M C Escher Exhibition

at Somerset House

Friday 4 September 2026

 Strand, London WC2R 1LA

11.30am to 1.00pm

After captivating over 20 million visitors worldwide, 'M. C. Escher - The Exhibition' finally arrives in London! Admire over 150 original works by Maurits Cornelis Escher, the master of optical illusions and impossible constructions. Experience a fascinating world of mind-bending perspectives and surreal imagery, brought to life through installations, videos, and interactive learning features that make his art engaging and fun. Born in 1898 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, M. C. Escher developed a unique visual language that blended art, mathematics, geometry, and logic to challenge perception itself. Renowned for his surreal imagery, visual paradoxes, and infinite patterns, he became an icon not only among mathematicians and scientists but also with the wider public, captivated by the striking power of his work. His creations form a remarkable meeting point between scientific rigour and poetic imagination, leaving a lasting influence on design, graphic arts, and visual communication. Please join us for this self-guided captivating exhibition in Somerset House!

Places: 12

Cost: £26.00

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