As 2019 draws to a close and the promise of fresh discoveries beckons us into 2020, we take a moment to look back at the exhibitions that dazzled us this year. Here is our selection of the shows that we're still talking about, and the one that you can still catch – if you're quick.
Witty, insightful and sometimes dark, Cindy Sherman's exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery was arguably the biggest hit of the summer. And we absolutely loved it.
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Diane Arbus captured the lives of those living on the fringes, the sideshow and circus acts, the drag queens and contortionists, and treated them no differently than the well-to-do couples strolling through Central Park. We were captivated by this exhibition.
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What does it mean to be British? What does it mean to be human, for that matter? Documentary photographer Martin Parr has dedicated his career to finding out and we couldn't get enough of the results.
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This exhibition tells the story of 12 women who were instrumental in the success of the Pre-Raphaelites. Hitherto unseen paintings, manuscripts and photographs from collections across the world bring to light the overlooked role these women played in the development of one of Britain's most famous artistic movements.
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Born in Korea, Nam June Paik (1932 –2006) became one of the leading international lights of electronic art in the 20th century. This exhibition celebrates his extraordinary achievements.
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Everyone has heard of Tutankhamun, the boy king, whose tomb was discovered by archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922. Now you can get to know him better in this show-stopping exhibition.
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This is an epic exhibition, befitting an epic tale. The story of Troy is one of love, tragedy and heroism and it has influenced art for millennia. This show delves into Homer's most influential work and how it has impacted art through the ages.
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Dora Maar (1907–1997) was a French-born photographer and painter with an eye for the unusual. Tate Modern's retrospective delves into her visionary art and her extraordinary life.
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As one of Britain's most famous cultural figures, William Blake is known as a prolific poet, a radical political thinker and a technically innovative visual artist. This momentous exhibition spans his entire career and is one for Blake experts and casual fans alike.
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The Design Museum's packed exhibition exploring one of cinema's most iconic auteurs saw film fans flock to see this show. Stanley Kubrick's dark and surreal worlds were brought to life through film posters, memorabilia and design. And the critics loved it.
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They don't come any bigger than Leonardo da Vinci. Packed with drawings from the entirety of the master's career, this stunning exhibition was a real crowd-pleaser.
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Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson is one of the most prominent contemporary artists working today. This immersive exhibition continues to draw in the crowds until 5 January.
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This magical exhibition of Tim Walker's designs was so popular, that the V&A extended the run to 8 March. We loved this exhibition for its theatricality and imagination.
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Bridget Riley's op-art paintings move in front of your very eyes. This exhibition has been hailed for its boldness and scale. On until 26, it is one not to be missed.
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