Outdoor Art, London

Beuys' Acorns, Bloomberg Arcade

In the heart of the city's financial district a tiny forest is growing. Beuys' Acorns is a living installation of 52 young oak trees grown from acorns collected from artist Joseph Beuys' monumental 1982 artwork 7000 Oaks. The work of artistic duo Ackroyd & Harvey, the piece aims to bring a touch of nature to the concrete jungle and to highlight the plight of the environment.

Sculpture in the City, 2019

Sculpture in the City returns to the Square Mile for its 9th edition, brightening up that that part of London usually associated with bankers and glass-fronted buildings. This year's offering includes Salvatore Arancio’s strange rainbow columns and Patrick Tuttofuoco’s neon hands.

Serpentine Pavilion 2019

Junya Ishigami is the 19th architect selected to design the Serpentine Pavilion, with his structure to be on display from 20 June to 6 October. Ishigami is known for drawing inspiration from natural surroundings and the pavilion will show off his aptitude for seamlessly blending manmade design with natural topographies by creating a cave-like refuge which aims to offer a space for contemplation.

Colour Palace, Dulwich Pavilion 2019

A riot of colour is set to shake up the leafy pastures of Dulwich in June. London-based designer Yinka Ilori has teamed up with Pricegore architects to create Colour Palace, a 10 metre high cubic structure sporting a polychromatic facade. Raised on four massive red cylinders, visitors to the grounds of Dulwich Picture Gallery will be able relax under the structure or engage with a number of colour-filled events such as 'Neon Naked' – a fluorescent twist on live model painting.

Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on Nature, Kew Gardens

Discover Dale Chihuly’s incredible glass sculptures nestled in the botanical opulence of Kew Gardens. Chihuly's technically dazzling work is inspired by organic forms, the perfect fit for this, 'the most biodiverse place in the world.' You can also visit at night to experience these works illuminated.

Sculpture at Wisley 2019

If you feel like leaving the city behind for a while, RHS Garden Wisley is just outside the M25 in Surrey. From 30 May – 1 December the the Royal Horticultural Society will hold an exhibition of modern and contemporary sculpture in the splendid 240 acre garden. Works by six majors artists including Henry Moore and Tracey Emin will be included.

Lynn Chadwick, Little Girl, Little Girl II and Little Girl III, 1987. Photo Jonty Wilde

Frieze Sculpture, Regent's Park

Frieze Sculpture is set to return this year in the leafy idyll of Regent's park. Participating artists are yet to be announced, but expect to find the biggest names in sculpture on display for all to see, absolutely free.

Conrad Shawcross, Optic Labyrinth (Arrangement I), 2018, Victoria Miro, London, Frieze Sculpture 2018. Photo by Stephen White. Courtesy of Stephen White/Frieze.

Illuminated River, the River Thames

With the completed design to include up to 15 bridges, the Illuminated River Project will light up 2.5 miles of the River Thames when it is finished, making it the longest public art commission in the world. Each Bridge – from Albert Bridge to Tower Bridge – will be 'painted with light' by artist Leo Villareal and London architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands. The first phase will include London Bridge and the Millennium Bridge and the project will be in place for 10 years.

Overall View © Illuminated River, Leo Villareal Studio, 2018