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Exhibitions

Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking
19 June - 3 November 2024

The first exhibition of the Yoshida Japanese printmaking dynasty in the UK and Europe. Open 19 June - 3 November.

Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious
19 November 2024 - 26 May 2025

Opening 19 November 2024, it will be the first major retrospective of the British artist and designer, whose enchanting and original works will finally receive public recognition.

Displays

Looking for Leonardo: The Quest for a Renaissance Masterpiece
23 July 2024 - 26 January 2025
Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Join the quest to find this Renaissance master and follow his trail through the Dulwich Picture Gallery collection — navigating fakes, mistakes and surprises along the way.

Family events

Creative Tales: Storymaking through art and play
24 July - 28 August 2024
Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Explore storymaking through art and play, collaborate, create and play together.

Under 5s Explore: Mini Masterpieces
27 June - 26 September 2024
Thursday, 25 July 2024

Spark your child’s imagination through playful painting. Join these exploratory sessions for under 5s. Each session begins with a journey through the Gallery to discover the different people, places and animals in our paintings, followed by an art-making activity.

Art Sundays
30 June - 29 September 2024
Sunday, 28 July 2024

Get inspired to make art together as a family in these free monthly creative activities in the Art Studio.

Art and Play
2-17 August 2024
Friday, 2 August 2024

Explore the world of art and play in these outdoor sensory sessions exploring art, and nature and the world around us.

Family Festival: Generations of Play
Saturday, 10 August 2024

Join is for a Family Festival inspired by the work on display in Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking. Kids go FREE.

Lectures & talks

Curator's Talk: Yoshida
Friday, 19 July 2024

Join Dr Monika Hinkel, curator of Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking for an inspiring introduction to the exhibition.

Picture Description: Yoshida
Thursday, 8 August 2024

Picture Description talks are designed for our blind or visually impaired visitors. Delivered by our trained guides, each talk introduces paintings from the collection or exhibition followed by a group discussion.

Looking for Leonardo: A Renaissance Puzzle
Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Assistant Curator Lucy West examines the oldest paintings in Dulwich Picture Gallery’s collection.

Yoshida In Conversation: Yoshida Ayomi & Helen Hillyard
Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Artist Yoshida Ayomi and Dulwich Picture Gallery Curator, Helen Hillyard will explore the Yoshida family's connection to the Gallery and the concepts behind Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking.

Adult courses & workshops

Cheese and Wine in the Gardens
18 July - 1 August 2024
Thursday, 18 July 2024

Led by Heritage Cheese’s resident curd nerd and wine expert, we will be tasting five cheeses matched with five wines. Expect acnedotes, titbits, and laughter!

Yoga in the Gardens
7 July - 1 September 2024
Sunday, 4 August 2024

Join yoga teacher and sound healer Crystal for a soul nourishing outdoor experience. The morning will begin with gentle movement focused on stretching, relaxation and rejuvenation. Followed by a 60-minute energetically cleansing sound bath.

KANPAI Sake Masterclass
Wednesday, 4 September 2024

Welcome to the sake revolution! Brewed like a beer, enjoyed like a wine. KANPAI means “cheers” in Japanese. Join our sake masterclass, where KANPAI co-founder and Head Brewer, Tom, will share five of their premium sakes.

Life Drawing: Shibari with London Drawing
Friday, 13 September 2024

This intimate and immersive drawing experience responds to ‘Shibari’ an ancient Japanese artistic form of rope tying in which the life model will be engaged with floor-based Shibari ropes.

Sushi Making with Yuki Gomi
Saturday, 14 September 2024

From making perfect sushi rice every time, to excellent rolling technique, chef Yuki Gomi will lead you through the basics of making sushi for yourself.

Japanese Marbling and Bookbinding Workshop with Violeta Bravo
Saturday, 28 September 2024

Craft your own bound book and learn one of the oldest and most elegant methods of decorating paper.

After hours

Summer Late
Friday, 27 September 2024

Join us for the Summer Late coinciding with the Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking exhibition with DJ sets, creative workshops, a pop-up bar and much more.

Friends

Art Competition
2 April - 30 August 2024

In celebration of 70 years of friendship, Dulwich Picture Gallery is holding an art competition for its Friends. The theme is ‘What does Friendship mean to you?’

Seasonal Specials

HandleBards: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Sunday, 28 July 2024

Join the HandleBards at Dulwich Picture Gallery for a hilarious production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream complete with al fresco cocktails in the meadow.

Handlebards: A Comedy of Errors
Sunday, 8 September 2024

Join the Handlebards troupe at Dulwich Picture Gallery for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before.

Access Talks

BSL Talk: Yoshida
Thursday, 18 July 2024

This BSL talk led by John Wilson will look at highlights from our Yoshida exhibition.

Dementia Friendly Creative Conversations
4 July - 3 October 2024
Thursday, 1 August 2024

Guided by one of our dementia friendly guides, we invite you to take a closer look at paintings from our collection or the Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking exhibition and share your opinions, stories and impressions.

Music

Sara Trickey and Daniel Tong in Concert
Friday, 20 September 2024

Acclaimed duo, Sara Trickey and Daniel Tong, return to Dulwich Picture Gallery to perform a rich array of Classical music.

On Demand

Curator's Talk (On Demand)
24 April 2023 - 31 December 2024
Tuesday, 16 July 2024

Join Dr Lois Oliver, co-curator of Berthe Morisot: Shaping Impressionism, for an inspiring online introduction to the exhibition.

Online Curators' Talk: Rubens and Women
25 October 2023 - 31 December 2024
Tuesday, 16 July 2024

Join Ben van Beneden, co-curator of Rubens & Women, for an inspiring online introduction to the exhibition.

Online Curators' Talk: Soulscapes
20 March 2024 - 31 December 2025
Tuesday, 16 July 2024

Join Lisa Anderson, curator of Soulscapes for an inspiring introduction to the exhibition from the comfort of your device or screen.

In the Gardens

Li Li Ren, To Find a Way Home

A sculptural composition in five parts, whose shapes evoke sea creatures and underwater plant life.

Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Material (SG) IV

Material (SG) IV captures the idea of harnessing the wind, freezing it in time.

Bronze Oak Grove

Set within the greenery of the Gallery Gardens, Bronze Oak Grove by Rob and Nick and Carter is arranged in a circlular formation, the sculpted trees create space for people to spend time sitting, standing, and relaxing day to day.