# European museum art and fashion exhibitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-museum-art-and-fashion-exhibitions
> Updated: 2026-08-31T05:27:18.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

European museums are hosting various major art and fashion exhibitions throughout the late summer of 2026.

In London, the V&A is showcasing a landmark exhibition on Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli, highlighting her avant-garde haute couture through items like lobster-patterned dresses. Other London highlights include the British Museum’s ‘The Bayeux Tapestry’ and a solo exhibition of Colombian painter Emma Reyes at the White Cube, which focuses on Latin American heritage.

In Norway, the MUNCH museum is hosting an exhibition on Edvard Munch, while The National Museum is presenting ‘Don’t Be Afraid. An Exhibition about Death’, featuring works by artists such as Nan Goldin and Sandra Mujinga to explore cultural interpretations of the end of life.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: European cultural highlights feature art exhibitions in Oslo and London

Cultural highlights in Europe include a death-themed exhibition at The National Museum in Oslo and the first UK solo show of Colombian painter Emma Reyes at London's White Cube.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-cultural-highlights-feature-art-exhibitions-in-oslo-and-london

### 2026-08-14: European museums host major art and fashion exhibitions

Major European museums are hosting significant exhibitions, including a landmark Elsa Schiaparelli fashion showcase at London's V&A and an Edvard Munch exhibition at MUNCH in Oslo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-museums-host-major-art-and-fashion-exhibitions

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