The Purpose of Light, Misan Harriman’s landmark photographic exhibition, bears witness to significant moments, not with judgment or ideology, but with a deep and unflinching empathy for the human condition. Featuring 110 unique photographs, this exhibition is a call not for division, but for togetherness.

Underground museum. Interior design by Sam Jacobs Studio. Design concept influenced by cartoon and comic narrative techniques.

Sam Jacob Studio, 2019

Loughborough Pearson's red brick building is unimposing from the outside, but inside is a riot of Gothic Revival design. Golden mosaics reveal the character of the Grade II* listed chapel, built as part of the Middlesex Hospital.

J. L. Pearson, 1891

Architecture studio Klaud leads a tour of the Soho Photography Quarter and The Photographers’ Gallery’s refurbished ground floor, redesigned to connect with this new public space, which features a 45m ‘Artfrieze’ at the heart of a curated public art programme. They are joined by Clare Grafik, Head of Exhibitions at The Photographers’ Gallery, who will present this year’s public space commission.

Klaud (formerly ALA), 2021

Ibraaz is a London-based cultural institution for art, culture and ideas from the Global Majority. Bringing together artists, thinkers, and communities through exhibitions, film, debate, publishing, and multidisciplinary programming, Ibraaz creates a brave space where culture fosters exchange, pluralism, and shared humanity.

, 2025

London is the world's first National Park City, and our visitors centre at 80 Mortimer Street is the entry point to hundreds of places to visit and things to do across a greener, healthier and wilder London.

The University of Westminster was one of the first polytechnics in the UK – established in 1838, to educate the working people of London, regardless of background and financial status. Housed in the building is the Regent Street Cinema, widely regarded as the ‘birthplace of British cinema’, with the first public premiere of film in the UK by the Lumière Brothers using the Cinématographe in 1896.

James Thompson, 1848

The recently restored Grade II listed Marshall Street Baths were constructed in the Roman Renaissance style and feature elaborate brick and stonework, marble-lined halls and a stunning barrel vaulted roof. Features a restoration of the marble-lined swimming pool which is an exemplar of 1930s architecture.

AWS & KMB Cross, 1928

An original walking trail set to a celebratory soundtrack: uncovering lively tales of secret doors, latest crazes and 300 years of entertaining Soho - from Georgian masquerades to the beat of the present day. A collaboration between the Museum of Soho and site-responsive, immersive theatre makers Gideon Reeling, blending digital tech with performance

First ever purpose-built broadcast centre in UK, and a jewel of Art Deco design with original artworks by sculptor Eric Gill. Remodelled and extended in 2006/2013 by architects MacCormac Jamieson and Prichard/Sheppard Robson.

G Val Myer, 1932

The West End Open House Neighbourhood Festival kicks off with a celebratory musical and dance performance in Soho Square Gardens, reflecting the festival theme of "Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner!", celebrating the many communities that have come to live and work in the West End and and made London their home.

Richard Frith, 1680