Home Reimagined art exhibition
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters' 2025 exhibition is on at Mall Galleries. See some 300 oil paintings by leading artists, depicting their take on the theme of home
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters' annual exhibition, this year on the theme of home, is on at Mall Galleries in central London until 13 December. See diverse works showing the skills of contemporary painters, ranging from still lifes to abstracts. Pictured above: Pink Peonies by Linda Alexander, £2,750. All works are for sale, see/buy them online too
Painting the home has long been an enduring theme in the history of oil painting - from Vermeer’s depictions of Dutch domestic life, to Edward Hopper’s intriguing portrayals of figures in rooms and windows, to Cézanne’s explorations of domestic still lifes. And the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) this year asks visitors to its annual exhibition to explore how today’s artists capture the theme of home. Works capture the beauty of our homes and how they shape comfort, identity and family life.
The exhibition is an artistic showcase and an inspiring resource. Oil painting’s ability to render warmth, texture and light makes it uniquely suited to capturing the diverse character and mood of domestic spaces. 'Home is more than four walls; it’s where we find comfort, identity and memory,' says Adebanji Alade, President of the ROI. 'Through their brushstrokes and the artists’ unique viewpoint, their paintings open doors to spaces both familiar and imagined, celebrating what makes our homes so unique.'
Entrance fee: £6.00, free for ROI members and under 25s. Concessions available.
