Global Exhibition Highlights — November
- Anna Lilli Garai
- Nov 15
- 3 min read
As the year winds down, museums from New York to Hong Kong and Madrid open some of their most anticipated shows. From historic surveys to unexpected cross-cultural pairings, here are the exhibitions shaping the global art conversation this month.
New York — Studio Museum in Harlem / Tom Lloyd — Solo Exhibition
LOCATION: Studio Museum in Harlem
DATES: Opens November 15, 2025
THEME: A dedicated presentation of Tom Lloyd’s work
SCOPE: Six decades of electronic and kinetic pieces, shown together for the first time in years
The Studio Museum opens its new building with a major Tom Lloyd survey, a two-century rehang of the permanent collection, a large AIR alumni presentation, and an archival look at the museum’s own history. New commissions by Camille Norment and Christopher Myers are built into the space, while works by David Hammons and Glenn Ligon return. The expanded building — designed by Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson — adds larger galleries, new program spaces, and a rooftop by Studio Zewde.
Hong Kong — M+ / Robert Rauschenberg and Asia
LOCATION: M+ Museum, West Kowloon Cultural District
DATES: Opens November 22, 2025
THEME: Rauschenberg’s long, often overlooked connections with Asian artists and ideas
SCOPE : Includes collaborations, materials, and the ROCI chapters in China, India, Japan, and beyond
INFO: https://www.mplus.org.hk
M+ turns to Rauschenberg’s decades-long engagement with Asia — from his work with makers in China and India, to the ROCI exhibitions he staged across the region. Asian artists appear alongside him, reframing the centenary with a wider perspective on cultural exchange.
London — National Gallery / Wright of Derby: From the Shadows
LOCATION: National Gallery, Sunley Room
DATES: November 7, 2025 – May 10, 2026
THEME: Joseph Wright of Derby’s candlelit scenes and night studies
SCOPE: More than twenty paintings, drawings, and prints
A focused look at Joseph Wright of Derby’s candlelit scenes: scientific experiments, night studies, and the odd mix of awe and unease he was so good at. More than twenty works show how much he pulled out of darkness long before photography existed.
London — Caravaggio’s Cupid and the Swords of Lucknow
LOCATION: The Wallace Collection
DATES: Opens November 26, 2025
THEME: Caravaggio’s Cupid as Victor shown with Roman sculptures from the same historic collection
SCOPE : A focused three-work installation recreating how they appeared in Vincenzo Giustiniani’s 17th-century palace
Caravaggio’s Cupid as Victor appears in the UK for the first time, displayed with two Roman sculptures once owned by the same patron. A small, atmospheric installation that mirrors the work’s original context. Free entry.
London — Tate Britain / Turner and Constable
LOCATION: Tate Britain
DATES: November 27, 2025 – April 12, 2026
THEME: A joint anniversary show marking 250 years since both artists were born
SCOPE : Over 170 works comparing their approaches across the same period
INFO: https://www.tate.org.uk
Turner and Constable — rivals in their own lifetime — are presented side by side in a rare large-scale pairing. From storms and burning buildings to quiet riverbanks, the exhibition follows their different instincts for landscape and mood.
Madrid — Museo del Prado / Anton Raphael Mengs
LOCATION: Museo Nacional del Prado
DATES: November 25, 2025 – March 1, 2026
THEME: A full-scale retrospective of the Neoclassical painter
SCOPE: Around 150 works including major portraits, drawings, and fresco studies
The Prado mounts a major Mengs show with around 150 works, from large fresco studies to small pastels. It’s the most complete look at the Neoclassical painter in decades, built from both national holdings and international loans.
Singapore — Affordable Art Fair
LOCATION: F1 Pit Building, Singapore
DATES: November 13–16, 2025
THEME: Contemporary works priced below S$15,000
SCOPE: Over 95 galleries and thousands of pieces across painting, photography, and design.
The 18th edition of Singapore’s long-running fair brings 95 galleries and thousands of works under S$15,000. Workshops, first-time buyer guides, and a lot of approachable contemporary painting and photography.
Stockholm — Moderna Museet / Late Picasso
LOCATION: Moderna Museet
DATES: November 22, 2025 – April 5, 2026
THEME: Picasso’s late period, 1963–1972
SCOPE: Seventy paintings that show the pace and intensity of his final years
Moderna Museet turns to Picasso’s last decade — made between 1963 and 1972. Once considered minor, these works now feel strangely ahead of their time. About fifty paintings and thirty works on paper fill the show.
Macao — Macao International Art Biennale 2025
LOCATION: Various locations across Macao
DATES: Throughout November 2025
THEME: A citywide programme under the theme “Hey, what brings you here?”
SCOPE: Nearly 30 exhibitions across museums, public spaces, and historic sites
INFO: https://www.artmacao.mo
A full city takeover under the theme “Hey, what brings you here?” Almost thirty exhibitions spread across public spaces, pavilions, and historic buildings. Artists like Xu Bing, Ann Hamilton, and Gregor Schneider appear throughout the programme, which runs across multiple districts and institutions.
