If your life has been severely lacking a fix of art and culture due to the national closing of museums and art galleries, you are not alone! Fortunately, many renowned public institutions have taken to the digital realm. When you’re bored or have some free time, check out some of the virtual tours offered by 5 of the best London museums and art galleries.
By Team Savant
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Tate Modern
Currently closed to the public due to national restrictions, the Tate Modern offers a 360 virtual tour of the art gallery. Tate Modern boasts an impressive collection of British art, with international modern and contemporary art pieces. If modern art isn’t your style, Tate Modern’s art collection offers the chance to see the big name’s also: Monet, Picasso, Rothko and many more.
If you are an artist interested in hosting a temporary gallery at Tate Modern, feel free to submit an exhibit proposal to have your work shown amongst many other modern British artists.
The National Gallery
Experience the National Gallery located in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London through Google’s in-depth virtual tour! This art institution is home to European art, paintings from the famed Renaissance era, dating back to the mid-1300’s. The virtual tour offers access into the National Gallery’s 18 gallery rooms; the experience becomes even more integrated if you have VR goggles to enhance your viewing experience.
If you’re not interested in a virtual tour, tune in for films, features and online events hosted by the National Gallery.
The British Museum
The British Museum’s vast collection of works is “among the largest and most comprehensive in existence.” Its exhibits span over two million years’ worth of human history, art and culture. The renowned museum happens to be applauded for its art pieces in particular, some of which were collected during the era of the British empire, which include pieces from the great Masters of Art to modern artists.
Like other public institutions, the British Museum has opted to showcase its collection via digital platforms. You can go to their website and either visit the galleries via Google Street view, or you can visit the virtual galleries to see the works of Dürer and Michelangelo more personally.
Currently on display is the Oceania collection: an array of pieces collected from Australia, New Guinea and the vast array of islands across the South Pacific Ocean.
House of Fine Art Gallery
The House of Fine Art Gallery (or HOFA Gallery) has locations in London, Los Angeles, and Mykonos. The inclusive gallery includes works from artists across the entire globe: China, Korea, America, Italy, France, Argentina, Australia and many others. Their main priority as a gallery is to emphasize diversity and cultural relevancy through their unique selections of acclaimed paintings, sculptures, photographs and multidisciplinary art pieces.
HOFA offers digital renderings of Ilhwa Kim’s work, as well as Zhuang Hong Yi, Joseph Klibansky, Lyès, and many more talented artists on their online gallery.
The Courtauld Gallery of Art
Currently in the middle of a major transformation project, which began even before the pandemic crisis, the Courtauld offers a virtual tour of the museum. The tour offers a room-by-room look into the gallery, giving their audience in immersive experience into their vast collection of art. From the impressionist works of Renoir to the legacy of the Courtauld family, the Courtauld Gallery of Art promises a wide look into the Old World of art from around the globe.
If you are an artist interested in having your art displayed in London like the greats, there are consulting agencies like the Art Consultancy London who can offer excellent services in art procurement, curation and installation.