Global History Exhibitions launching in 2025
United Kingdom:
- Salt Cosmologies
Dates: February 2025
Location: Somerset House, London
Details: Coinciding with the unveiling of the restored 'Salt Stair,' this exhibition by artists Himali Singh Soin and David Soin Tappeser delves into the historical significance of the salt tax, particularly its impact on India. theguardian.com
Europe:
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Silk Roads Exhibition
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Dates: Until February 23, 2025
Location: British Museum, London, UK
Details: This exhibition explores the intricate network of routes between 500-1000 AD that facilitated the exchange of goods, cultures, and religions across Eurasia. -
Ukrainian Art Showcase
timeout.com
Dates: Throughout 2025
Location: Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, Germany
Details: A showcase of European painting from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century, including 60 paintings from the Museum of Western and Eastern Art in Odesa, Ukraine.
Asia:
- Thomas Demand Exhibition
Dates: 2025
Location: Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
Details: A solo exhibition featuring the works of German artist Thomas Demand, known for his life-sized reconstructions of interiors and environments. christies.com
Australia:
- Dale Chihuly's 'Garden Cycle'
Dates: Until April 2025
Location: Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide
Details: An outdoor exhibition featuring 15 large-scale glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly, integrated into the natural landscape of the garden. timeout.com
United Arab Emirates:
- Sharjah Biennial 16: 'To Carry'
Dates: Until June 15, 2025
Location: Various venues, Sharjah
Details: Featuring 190 artists and over 80 new commissions, this biennial focuses on themes of history, trauma, and song across continents, emphasizing perspectives from the global south. ft.com
Please verify dates and details closer to your visit, as schedules may change.