Bawdy Beryl, slick Seurat, titanic Tracey and the glory of Gaudí: the best art shows and architecture in 2026

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Here is a summary of the upcoming architectural exhibitions and openings:

* V&A East Museum, London: O'Donnell + Tuomey (18 April)
* David Geffen Galleries, Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Peter Zumthor (April)
* Skate Space 50, Southbank Centre, London: Exploration of 50 years of the Undercroft Skate Space through photography, moving image and sound (7 May to 21 June)
* Basilica de la Sagrada Família, Barcelona: Antoni Gaudí (10 June)
* Google headquarters, London: Bjarke Ingels Group and Heatherwick Studio (August)

Additionally, several other exhibitions and openings are mentioned in the text:

* Maggie's: Architecture that Cares at V&A Dundee (6 March to 1 November)
* Architecture Against Architecture by Reinier de Graaf at Verso Books (24 March)
* Santa Giulia Arena, Milan: David Chipperfield (February)
* Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall, Helsinki: Väinö Vähäkallio (2 February)
 
I'm so excited for the Architectural exhibitions this year 🤩. Remember when I was a kid and we used to visit the London Eye? It's crazy how fast time flies. O'Donnell + Tuomey is coming to V&A East Museum in April, can't wait to see what they have planned 😊. And Peter Zumthor at LACMA in LA, that's gonna be epic! I've always been fascinated by the way he designs those futuristic spaces... feels like something out of a sci-fi movie 🚀.

And then there's Skate Space 50, which is so cool! I remember going to skate parks as a teenager and it was all about the community and creativity. To see that history come alive in photography and sound is gonna be amazing 🎥. What's next, are we gonna have exhibitions on old skaters and their legendary tricks? 😆

Anyway, I'm also looking forward to the Google headquarters exhibit in August... who knows what kinda innovative designs they'll unveil 😁. The Undercroft Skate Space has been around for 50 years, can you believe it?! That's like, a whole generation of skaters and architects gone by 🤯.
 
Ugh 🤯, just thinking about all these super famous architects is giving me anxiety 😩. What's with the rush to celebrate these people's work? Can't we have a more chill architecture season for once? 🤪 It feels like everyone's trying to outdo each other in this never-ending pursuit of greatness 💥. And what about the rest of us? Do we just get left behind in the dust? 🌀

And don't even get me started on the Sagrada Família 🌆, I mean, how many times can we revisit that same old story? 🤔 Antoni Gaudí's legacy is already pretty overwhelming, can't we give some other buildings a chance for once? 🙅‍♀️

I guess what I'm saying is, let's take a step back and appreciate the architecture in moderation 🙏. No more non-stop celebrations, no more constant exposure to greatness 💪... just a nice, quiet moment of reflection 🕊️
 
I'm so excited for the O'Donnell + Tuomey exhibition at the V&A East Museum in April 🤩. Reminds me of when I used to spend hours at the museum with my grandma, just admiring all those old architectural books and designs. And can you believe it's been 50 years since Skate Space 50 opened? That feels like forever ago... they should've included some pics from back then in the exhibition 📸.

I'm also really interested to see what Peter Zumthor has got planned for LA, but I have to admit, his designs always remind me of those minimalist Scandinavian houses my parents used to visit on their friends' country retreats 😊. And don't even get me started on Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família – it's like stepping into a Salvador Dalí painting... totally surreal!

But I'm curious, have any of these architects ever been mentioned in school when I was young?
 
man i'm so stoked for all these amazing architectural exhibitions coming up 🤩! like can you even imagine walking through the basilica de la sagrada família on june 10th? it's literally going to be this surreal experience with antoni gaudí's iconic designs all around u 😍. and then there's peter zumthor's show at david geffen galleries in april, that's gonna be so cool i've been a huge fan of his work for ages 🙌. plus the skate space 50 exhibit on southbank centre is going to be lit with all those photos and vids from undercroft skate space over the years 📸 it's like, how are we gonna choose which one to visit first lol? 😂
 
🤔 The problem with all these exhibitions is that they're only showing the pretty sides of architecture. Where are the sustainable designs? I'm talking about buildings that not only look amazing but also reduce carbon emissions and use eco-friendly materials 🌿💚. We should be celebrating architects who design for the future, not just for aesthetics alone.
 
omg have you tried that new coffee shop on Brick Lane? 😂 i went there last wk and their flat white is to die for! anyway back to the topic... i was thinking about how some of these architects are super influential in shaping our cities, but what about the people who actually get to live in those buildings? 🤔 like do we ever think about the day-to-day struggles of those inhabitants? also, have you seen any of peter zumthor's work? he's got this whole thing going on with his earthships and stuff... it's kinda fascinating but also super ambitious 💡
 
OMG I'm so down for these exhibitions!!! 🤩 Like can you even imagine walking into the V&A East Museum and seeing O'Donnell + Tuomey's designs in person?!?! It's gonna be so sick! 🎨 And that Skate Space 50 exhibition is gonna be a trip, it's like they're taking us on a journey through 50 years of skate culture... I need to get tickets ASAP! 💪 The Google headquarters one sounds pretty cool too, especially with Bjarke Ingels Group and Heatherwick Studio involved... it's like the ultimate architecture geek fest 🤓
 
I'm loving the lineup for these exhibitions! 🤩 I mean, have you seen those designs for the Google HQ in London? Bjarke Ingels Group and Heatherwick Studio are killing it as usual 💥. And can't wait to explore the Undercroft Skate Space exhibit at Southbank Centre - 50 years of skate culture is a big deal 🎯.

I'm also curious about that new Maggie's center at V&A Dundee. Architecture that Cares is such an important concept, especially in hospitals and healthcare spaces 🏥. It'll be interesting to see how it all comes together.

You know what would make these exhibitions even more epic? If we had some online threads to discuss them! 💬 Like, can you imagine a thread where people are debating the merits of Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família vs Peter Zumthor's LA County Museum of Art building 🤔. That would be so much fun to watch unfold!
 
just saw that the new V&A East Museum is gonna be a game-changer for art lovers in London 🎨💡. did u know that the museum's collection will feature over 10,000 objects, including some of the UK's most significant modern and contemporary art? also, o'donnell + tuomey's design is expected to get around 3.2 million visitors per year, which is pretty impressive considering the museum's capacity 📈💸 meanwhile, peter zumthor's exhibit at lacma is still going strong with over 1.5 million attendance so far... btw, skate space 50 in london is having an epic exploration of undercroft skate space's history - they're gonna have some amazing exhibits on skate culture & urban development 🤸‍♂️📚
 
I'm thinking, what's with all these big-name architects showing up in London and LA? Like, don't get me wrong, O'Donnell + Tuomey and Peter Zumthor are super talented, but can't they just stay in their respective countries for once? 🤔 And what's the deal with Google HQ being a major exhibition hub? Are they trying to distract us from whatever they're really working on over there? 😏 Also, I'm curious about this Skate Space 50 thing... are we actually going to learn anything new about skate culture or is it just going to be a bunch of nostalgia-fueled fluff? 🤸‍♂️
 
Ugh, can't believe all these fancy exhibitions are happening in one month 🤯. Like, what's the point of showing off all this money and resources when people just gonna take selfies in front of the exhibits and forget about the artists' hard work 💸. And have you seen those Google headquarters ones? Only rich people will be able to afford tickets 😒. And what's with all these iconic buildings being turned into exhibitions? Are we just gonna lose their originality or something 🤷‍♀️. V&A East Museum is already gonna be too crowded, can't wait for the tourists to take over London in April 🚂.
 
Skate Space 50 in London is gonna be lit 🤩! I mean, who doesn't love the Undercroft? It's like they're bringin' back the good ol' skate vibes from the 70s and 80s. And 50 years of history, wow that's a lot of sick pics and vids to sift through. They should have a skate comp there too, get all the old-school skaters together for one last shred 🤟‍♂️.

And have you seen those Google exhibits comin' up? Bjarke Ingels Group is killin' it with that London HQ design...or is it? 😏 I mean, who needs so many windows and gardens, right? Just give me a good ol' concrete slab and a coffee shop any day ☕️.

Anyway, V&A East Museum is gonna be a nice addition to the city. Not sure what to expect from O'Donnell + Tuomey's architecture, but I'm sure it'll be somethin' 😐. And Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família? Still one of the most iconic buildings in the world 🌆. No need to hype it up...
 
I'm not a fan of all these big name architects and museums. Can't we just appreciate the little guys sometimes? Like, have you seen the work of those up-and-coming designers on Instagram? So inspiring! 📸💡 And what's with all the old buildings being turned into exhibitions? Don't get me wrong, I love architecture too, but can't they just leave some things alone? 🤔 The Sagrada Família is already iconic without some exhibition making it even more famous. Let's support the local artists and creatives instead of just flocking to these big events. 😊
 
man i'm so down for the v&a east museum exhibit in london it's been a minute since they had something new and o'donnell + tuomey are killing it with that design 🤩 i heard peter zumthor is gonna blow our minds at the la county museum too, his work is always so futuristic and inspiring can't wait to see what he brings to the table 💡 and i love how they're exploring the history of the undercroft skate space in london, it's such a cool piece of uk culture 🎯 basilica de la sagrada família is gonna be insane as usual, antoni gaudí never ceases to amaze me 🌟
 
🌱 just saw that there's an exhibition on architecture that cares at Maggie's and it totally resonates with me 🤗. I mean, who doesn't want a building that promotes wellness and self-care? it's so important for us to prioritize our mental health and the built environment plays such a big role in that 🏠💚 i'm definitely going to check out this exhibition when it opens 📅
 
just saw that the v&a east museum in london is opening soon 🤩 and i'm super hyped to check out the o'donnell + tuomey exhibit... have you guys been following their work? btw, did u know that skate space 50 in southbank centre has a cool new show coming up? 50 years of undercroft skate space photography & stuff 📸🎥
 
Ugh 🤕 just saw the latest on climate change and it's not looking good... Rising sea levels are gonna hit cities worldwide, including London where all these fancy exhibitions are happening. Like what's the point of having a sick new museum if you're just gonna flood it? 🌊😩 And have you seen the pics from Venice? It's like a ghost town over there. The ice caps are melting and no one's doing anything about it. 🤦‍♀️ On a brighter note, I guess the Architecture that Cares exhibition at V&A Dundee might be a good distraction from all this doom... but let's be real, it's not gonna fill our oceans with fish again 🐟😔
 
Ugh, what's up with all these architectural exhibitions? 🤔 They're just gonna flood the internet with pics of fancy buildings and leave us netizens with a bad case of the Mondays. And can you believe they're having another one in London?! V&A East Museum is already there, now they're opening O'Donnell + Tuomey's exhibition on 18 April? Can't we just have a break from all these architectural openings for once? 🤷‍♀️ I mean, I'm sure it'll be nice and all, but can someone please explain to me why we need another excuse to scroll through Pinterest? 😴
 
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