This Valentine’s Day, immerse yourself in the world of art with these 7 exclusive art exhibitions that capture the essence of love, passion, and human connection. Whether you’re drawn to timeless masterpieces or contemporary installations, these global showcases offer a chance to explore creativity, history, and emotion. From intimate portrayals of romance to powerful expressions of cultural identity, each exhibition invites visitors to experience art in a deeply personal and meaningful way. Celebrate the day of love by discovering new perspectives, sparking inspiration, and embracing the transformative power of art.

In Scope

Date: Until February 22, 2025
Location: Hypha Gallery HQ, Euston, London

Curated by James Grossman, this art exhibition transforms the gallery into a ‘sculptural ecosystem.’ Featuring organic-inspired sculptures and installations that evolve, including algae-infused works, “In Scope” is a mesmerising blend of nature and contemporary art. A tranquil yet thought-provoking experience for art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

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Laura Buckley: Painting with Light

Date: February 10 – March 30, 2025
Location: Galway Arts Centre, Galway, Ireland

This posthumous retrospective of Laura Buckley, curated by Eamonn Maxwell, showcases the late Irish artist’s innovative multimedia works. Known for pushing technology to its limits, Buckley’s work fuses light, sensory stimulation, and glitch aesthetics. The exhibition features Attract/Repel (2016), a dynamic projection of a concertinaed mirror sculpture that juxtaposes serene imagery with more unsettling, abstract visuals. A deeply intimate and innovative experience, this show is a must-see for contemporary art lovers.

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Metcalfe Hall: Ami Kolkata Museum

Date: Open daily except Mondays and national holidays
Location: Metcalfe Hall, Kolkata

Housed in a stunning heritage building reflecting 19th-century British imperial architecture, the Ami Kolkata Museum offers a fascinating journey through Kolkata’s history and culture. With free entry and photography allowed, this exhibition captures the essence of the city through multimedia displays, historical artefacts, and engaging storytelling. A perfect spot for history buffs, culture enthusiasts, and art dates.

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Lubaina Himid

Date: Until April 27, 2025
Location: UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing, China

A trailblazer in the Black British art movement and a Turner Prize winner, Lubaina Himid brings her powerful storytelling to China for the first time. This exhibition features some of her most celebrated works, including “A Fashionable Marriage” (1986) and “Six Tailors” (2019), which explore themes of identity, race, and history. A compelling exhibition for those interested in socially engaged art.

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Machine Love: Video Game, AI and Contemporary Art

Date: February 13 – June 8, 2025
Location: Mori Art Museum, Tokyo

As Freddie Mercury once asked, ‘Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?’ Given the steady creep of artificial intelligence into our lives, where we are now is a bit of both. This is the idea behind Mori Art Museum’s international group exhibition Machine Love: Video Game, AI and Contemporary Art. The show brings together 13 artists who use machine learning and generative gaming systems to create hybrid landscapes and identities.

Featuring Anicka Yi’s algorithmic, biomorphic ‘paintings’ and Lu Yang’s videogame avatar navigating a Buddhist afterlife, the exhibition blurs the lines between human and machine. Highlights include Beeple’s video installation Human 1 (2021), featuring an astronaut in silver spandex wandering a barren landscape, and Sato Ryotaro’s Inorganic Friends (2023), where a corporate office teems with werewolves, ninjas, and wrestlers. This futuristic yet oddly familiar world is one you won’t want to miss.

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Cemile Sahin: ROAD RUNNER

Date: February 1 – March 5, 2025
Location: Esther Schipper, Berlin

Kurdish artist Cemile Sahin’s ROAD RUNNER explores themes of surveillance capitalism, the military-industrial complex, and postcolonialism. The centrepiece of this exhibition is a new film of the same title, telling the story of Bêrîtan, a girl fighting to free her sister from ‘digital captivity’ in a dystopian world ruled by killer drones. The immersive show also includes 16 striking inkjet-on-aluminium panels and a continuous text installation wrapping around the space. Combining drone footage, pastiche commercials, animation, and videogame-style storytelling, Sahin’s work forces viewers to confront the technological and political forces shaping our reality.

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Surface at Walled City

Date: Until February 23, 2025
Location: Anoop Singh ki Haveli, Achal Niwas, Lakshmi Niwas, Walled City, Jodhpur, India

Presented by the Sutrakala Foundation in association with JDH, Surface is a breathtaking exhibition that celebrates the rich heritage of Indian embroidery and embellishments. Curated by Mayank Mansingh Kaul, the exhibition showcases diverse textile traditions, including Parsi Gara, Punjabi Phulkari, Chamba Rumal, and works from Kutch and Karnataka. Featuring textures, drawings, paintings, installations, and sculptures, this monumental public art display transcends fashion and home decor to highlight the artistry of contemporary Indian textiles. Set against the historic backdrop of Jodhpur’s Walled City, this exhibition is a tribute to India’s timeless craftsmanship and cultural legacy.

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