Tabish Khan
@londonartcritic.bsky.social
Freelance art critic, writer & speaker:
Visual Arts Editor @Londonist.com
Weekly #TopPicks & occasional columns @ FAD Magazine
Trustee @ ArtCan, ING Discerning Eye, City & Guilds of London Art School
Want to work with me? More info via: www.tabish-khan.com
Visual Arts Editor @Londonist.com
Weekly #TopPicks & occasional columns @ FAD Magazine
Trustee @ ArtCan, ING Discerning Eye, City & Guilds of London Art School
Want to work with me? More info via: www.tabish-khan.com
What a privilege to be interviewed for Voice Magazine, in my role as a Voice advocate. We talk about my career, the highs and lows, and my role as a trustee for City & Guilds of London Art School. Read the full interview via buff.ly/BaHtTtF #LondonArtCritic #Interview
December 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
What a privilege to be interviewed for Voice Magazine, in my role as a Voice advocate. We talk about my career, the highs and lows, and my role as a trustee for City & Guilds of London Art School. Read the full interview via buff.ly/BaHtTtF #LondonArtCritic #Interview
What a pleasure to be invited to Close Gallery in Somerset for its latest exhibition Rock Paper Scissors (until 17th Jan, free). The previous show, ‘After Nature’, is on at Proposition Studios in London (until 14th Feb, free). Learn more in our podcast: buff.ly/4gnTTUU #LondonArtCritic
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
What a pleasure to be invited to Close Gallery in Somerset for its latest exhibition Rock Paper Scissors (until 17th Jan, free). The previous show, ‘After Nature’, is on at Proposition Studios in London (until 14th Feb, free). Learn more in our podcast: buff.ly/4gnTTUU #LondonArtCritic
Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum always impresses (ticketed, until 31st May), and this year is no exception. Read more about this exhibition and lots more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic >> buff.ly/HGiR6O5 #LondonArtCritic
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum always impresses (ticketed, until 31st May), and this year is no exception. Read more about this exhibition and lots more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic >> buff.ly/HGiR6O5 #LondonArtCritic
It was great to catch the paintings of Pheobe Leech at JD Malat Gallery (now closed). Incorporating elements of her brother & herself, Phoebe explores the transition from boy- to manhood in these psychological works. She’s also a graduate from City & Guilds of London Art School, where I’m a trustee.
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It was great to catch the paintings of Pheobe Leech at JD Malat Gallery (now closed). Incorporating elements of her brother & herself, Phoebe explores the transition from boy- to manhood in these psychological works. She’s also a graduate from City & Guilds of London Art School, where I’m a trustee.
The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025 at the National Portrait Gallery (ticketed, until 8th February) features some powerful photographs - read about the show and lots more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic: buff.ly/grFDjB3 #LondonArtCritic
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025 at the National Portrait Gallery (ticketed, until 8th February) features some powerful photographs - read about the show and lots more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic: buff.ly/grFDjB3 #LondonArtCritic
Sprueth Magers is getting playful with photography (until 31st January, free) with dozens of works showing photography & film used as playful media. Read more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic >> buff.ly/HGiR6O5 #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sprueth Magers is getting playful with photography (until 31st January, free) with dozens of works showing photography & film used as playful media. Read more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic >> buff.ly/HGiR6O5 #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Candice Lin: g/hosti is on show at The Whitechapel Gallery until 11th January. Free to visit >> buff.ly/l64hERi #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Candice Lin: g/hosti is on show at The Whitechapel Gallery until 11th January. Free to visit >> buff.ly/l64hERi #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
Giving Others A Voice in my latest #KeepingTabs newsletter >> londonisturbanpalette.substack.com/p/keeping-ta... via @londonist.com #UrbanPalette #Newsletter
December 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Giving Others A Voice in my latest #KeepingTabs newsletter >> londonisturbanpalette.substack.com/p/keeping-ta... via @londonist.com #UrbanPalette #Newsletter
Tala Madani’s exhibition at Pilar Corrias (until 17th January, free) has a mum made out of faecal matter falling down some stairs and making a mess... Read more about this & more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic >> buff.ly/5FeEUrT #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Tala Madani’s exhibition at Pilar Corrias (until 17th January, free) has a mum made out of faecal matter falling down some stairs and making a mess... Read more about this & more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic >> buff.ly/5FeEUrT #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
2026 marks 100 years of Leighton House as a museum...They have a major programme lined up to celebrate; one part already in place is paper sculptures by Annemarieke Kloosterhof for ‘Ghost Objects’ (until 1st March, included with ticketed entry). Read more: buff.ly/5FeEUrT #LondonArtCritic
December 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
2026 marks 100 years of Leighton House as a museum...They have a major programme lined up to celebrate; one part already in place is paper sculptures by Annemarieke Kloosterhof for ‘Ghost Objects’ (until 1st March, included with ticketed entry). Read more: buff.ly/5FeEUrT #LondonArtCritic
Humour and playfulness abound in Mayfair at the moment, including at Pace Gallery’s ‘Monument to the Important’ (until 14th February, free). Read about this show & more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic >> buff.ly/5FeEUrT #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Humour and playfulness abound in Mayfair at the moment, including at Pace Gallery’s ‘Monument to the Important’ (until 14th February, free). Read about this show & more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic >> buff.ly/5FeEUrT #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Lucy Raven: Rounds is on show at Barbican, The Curve until 4th January, free to visit >> buff.ly/l64hERi #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Lucy Raven: Rounds is on show at Barbican, The Curve until 4th January, free to visit >> buff.ly/l64hERi #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
Thank you to @bartsnorthwing.bsky.social & YPA London for a tour of the Hogarth Stair and the Great Hall, which have reopened after a year of repair, restoration, and conservation. It’s free to visit and open Mondays, Tuesdays and the first Sunday of every month, and I highly recommend a visit.
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thank you to @bartsnorthwing.bsky.social & YPA London for a tour of the Hogarth Stair and the Great Hall, which have reopened after a year of repair, restoration, and conservation. It’s free to visit and open Mondays, Tuesdays and the first Sunday of every month, and I highly recommend a visit.
I recently visited the 'Seeds of Hate and Hope' exhibition at the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich, part of the ‘Can we stop killing each other?’ season. Read my full review for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy now >> buff.ly/VZpTnKz #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I recently visited the 'Seeds of Hate and Hope' exhibition at the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich, part of the ‘Can we stop killing each other?’ season. Read my full review for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy now >> buff.ly/VZpTnKz #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
Would you pay £1m for a pile of old rope? That’s the question David Shrigley is asking in his latest exhibition at Stephen Friedman Gallery (until 20th Dec, free). Read more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic >> buff.ly/5FeEUrT #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Would you pay £1m for a pile of old rope? That’s the question David Shrigley is asking in his latest exhibition at Stephen Friedman Gallery (until 20th Dec, free). Read more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic >> buff.ly/5FeEUrT #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
There's a Stairway to Hogarth and more in my latest #KeepingTabs newsletter >> londonisturbanpalette.substack.com/p/keeping-ta... #LondonArtCritic @londonist.com #UrbanPalette
December 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
There's a Stairway to Hogarth and more in my latest #KeepingTabs newsletter >> londonisturbanpalette.substack.com/p/keeping-ta... #LondonArtCritic @londonist.com #UrbanPalette
When I go to a major museum or art gallery, I want an exhibition with conceptual weight or an interesting idea to go with the beautiful objects. Dirty Looks at Barbican gets this spot on (until 25th January, ticketed). Read more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic: buff.ly/5FeEUrT
December 8, 2025 at 11:39 AM
When I go to a major museum or art gallery, I want an exhibition with conceptual weight or an interesting idea to go with the beautiful objects. Dirty Looks at Barbican gets this spot on (until 25th January, ticketed). Read more in my latest Diary of a London Art Critic: buff.ly/5FeEUrT
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Paradigm Shift is on show at 180 Studios until 21st December, ticketed >> fadmagazine.com/2025/11/28/t... #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions #VideoArt
December 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Paradigm Shift is on show at 180 Studios until 21st December, ticketed >> fadmagazine.com/2025/11/28/t... #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions #VideoArt
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Arch Hades: We’re All Just Passing Through is on show at 8 Berkeley Square until 21st December. Free to visit >> fadmagazine.com/2025/11/28/t... #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Arch Hades: We’re All Just Passing Through is on show at 8 Berkeley Square until 21st December. Free to visit >> fadmagazine.com/2025/11/28/t... #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
One of my #TopPicks for @Londonist.com - Turner and Constable is on display at Tate Britain until 12th April 2026. Ticketed at £24 >> buff.ly/d2CeXF5 #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
One of my #TopPicks for @Londonist.com - Turner and Constable is on display at Tate Britain until 12th April 2026. Ticketed at £24 >> buff.ly/d2CeXF5 #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
The Wallace Collection displays five swords that reveal the splendour of 18th- & 19th-century Lucknow, India, a flourishing centre of power, artistry & cultural exchange. On display until 22nd March, free to visit: buff.ly/2L7qPG0 #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Wallace Collection displays five swords that reveal the splendour of 18th- & 19th-century Lucknow, India, a flourishing centre of power, artistry & cultural exchange. On display until 22nd March, free to visit: buff.ly/2L7qPG0 #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
One of my #TopPicks for @Londonist.com - Caravaggio's Cupid is on display at The Wallace Collection until 12th April 2026, free to visit >> buff.ly/d2CeXF5 #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
One of my #TopPicks for @Londonist.com - Caravaggio's Cupid is on display at The Wallace Collection until 12th April 2026, free to visit >> buff.ly/d2CeXF5 #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Noemie Goudal: The Story of Fixity is on show at Borough Yards until 21st December. Free to visit >> buff.ly/7GU9Onn #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Noemie Goudal: The Story of Fixity is on show at Borough Yards until 21st December. Free to visit >> buff.ly/7GU9Onn #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Mircea Teleaga: Paradise is on show at LBF Contemporary until 18th December. Free to visit >> buff.ly/7GU9Onn #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
One of my #TopPicks for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy - Mircea Teleaga: Paradise is on show at LBF Contemporary until 18th December. Free to visit >> buff.ly/7GU9Onn #LondonArtCritic #LondonExhibitions
My first visit to Goodwood Art Foundation was for the three-artist exhibition 'Erasure' - read my full review for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy now >> buff.ly/mRFxglo #LondonArtCritic #TabsTopArt
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
My first visit to Goodwood Art Foundation was for the three-artist exhibition 'Erasure' - read my full review for @fadmagazine.com.web.brid.gy now >> buff.ly/mRFxglo #LondonArtCritic #TabsTopArt