What to See
‘ Yoshitomo Nara ‘
Yoshitomo Nara’s googly-eyed girls will be at the Hayward Gallery from June 10 until Aug. 31, part of the Japanese artist’s first solo exhibition at a public art gallery in the U.K. The show features more than 150 of the artist’s works, including installations of houses in charming disarray and signature portraits of young, punk girls sticking it to The Man. The show explores how Nara’s personal life informs his work, and highlights his canny ability to blend childlike innocence with political rebellion.
‘Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style’ at the Design Museum
The Design Museum is taking a deep dive into the cultural, technological, social and environmental significance of water and swimming with a show that runs until Aug. 17. Featuring more th