Must-See Art Exhibitions in 2025

Anselm Kiefer - “Tell Me Where the Flowers Are” Van Gogh Museum & Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam | March 7 - June 9, 2025 This groundbreaking exhibition explores the influence of Vincent van Gogh on Anselm Kiefer’s work. The Van Gogh Museum will present Van Gogh’s masterpieces alongside new works by Kiefer, while the Stedelijk Museum will host a major retrospective, including a monumental 78-foot painting. The exhibition’s title, inspired by a pacifist song, underscores Kiefer’s recurring themes of war and historical memory. After Amsterdam, the show moves to London’s Royal Academy (June 28 - October 26). Tracey Emin - “Sex and Solitude” Palazzo Strozzi, Florence | March 16 - July 20, 2025 Tracey Emin’s first major Italian retrospective presents her raw and intimate exploration of womanhood, pain, and love. Spanning drawing, painting, sculpture, video, and installation, the exhibition, curated by Arturo Galansino, highlights Emin’s deeply personal artistic language and emotional transparency. Artemisia Gentileschi Musée Jacquemart-André, Paris | March 19 - August 3, 2025 This landmark exhibition celebrates Artemisia Gentileschi, a pioneering 17th-century artist. Featuring 40 works—including rarely seen pieces—the show explores her bold realism, Caravaggesque influences, and powerful portrayals of women. Key highlights include Self-Portrait as a Lute Player and Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes. Yoshitomo Nara Hayward Gallery, London | June 10 - August 31, 2025 Yoshitomo Nara’s first major UK institutional show presents over 150 works, from paintings and sculptures to ceramics and installations. Known for his seemingly innocent yet rebellious childlike figures, Nara’s art merges pop culture, punk influences, and themes of resistance and isolation. “Five Friends” - Rauschenberg, Twombly, Cunningham, Cage & Johns Museum Brandhorst, Munich | April 10 - August 17, 2025 Exploring the creative bond between five legendary artists, this exhibition showcases paintings, stage props, scores, and archival materials, highlighting how their artistic collaboration shaped post-war art. The show will travel to Museum Ludwig in Cologne (October 3, 2025–January 11, 2026). Man Ray Retrospective Palazzo Reale, Milan | September 2025 A comprehensive retrospective on Man Ray, featuring over 150 works from the Lucien Treillard collection. The exhibition traces his avant-garde photography, “rayographs,” and experiments in fashion, celebrating his influence on 20th-century visual culture.