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M. C. Escher - The Exhibition



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M. C. Escher - The Exhibition

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.

Highlights
🎨 Discover the works of M. C. Escher, master of optical illusions and impossible constructions
🧩 Enter a fascinating universe that challenges the laws of perspective
✈️ Explore detailed works inspired by his travels in Italy, rich in realism
🌟 Be captivated by one of the world’s greatest graphic artists
🎧 Enhance your visit with guided tours or audio guides at your own pace
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General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
Duration: approximately 1 hour
📍 Location: Embankment Galleries, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome!
Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible; however, some interactive elements are not accessible for people with reduced mobility
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Description
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. Get your tickets now for M. C. Escher – The Exhibition in London!

User reviews

4.0 /5
based on 239 reviews
  • Very good, beautiful balance of his story his work and experiential stuff.
  • Excellent Exhibition, loved the interaction, the audioguide and the incredible art.
  • Well put together, great space, very thoughtful and thought provoking, thank you
  • Well laid out & the audio & video room were stunning. The exhibition is extraordinary and highly recommend.
  • Great exhibition and very helpful staff. We went ona wet opening weekend and it was really crowded but everyone was considerate and you did have time to stand with each piece for as long as you wanted.
  • The work of Escher is spellbinding, it didn't disappoint up close. The exhibition was well curated and the installations where you could "enter" one of Escher prints were cool. Bach's soundtrack was inspired, I did feel I was a "strange loop" to quote Douglas Hofstadter.
  • What a fabulous exhibition, and the interactive elements were great too.
  • A stunning visual experience from an Artist who deserves a lot more credit and recognition for his contribution to thoughtful art.
  • Brilliant, one of my favourite artists, great to see more works than all the usual famous works, plus the audio visuals. Highly recommended.
  • Absolutely superb. I absolutely loved this exhibition, loads of artwork to see and really interesting accompanying signage, but also not too much. Loved the interactive parts, I wasn’t expecting the mirror room, and really liked the bit at the end where you can put yourself in his paintings! Little details like the silver balls everywhere just added to the experience, and a huge shout out to the lovely staff. Especially the guy who came to chat to me near the beginning! As a solo visitor it made me feel very welcome and was lovely to discuss my thoughts. Highly recommend
  • Great exhibition and overall experience. Be sure to get the audio guide for a deeper dive
  • The lay-out of the exhibition was excellent, great interaction with the staff and in awe of Eschar’s work. I think I may go again before it finishes!
  • A great selection of pictures. Both well recognised, and lesser known. Well worth a visit.
  • Beautiful exhibit. Exceptional graphic artistry. Great incorporation of the staircase to get to the exhibit. Overall very immersive. Overcrowded at start of exhibit. Requires better crowd management as a lot of reading required

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Embankment Galleries, SOMERSET HOUSE, Strand, WC2R 1LA, WC2R 1LA

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Somerset House

Embankment Galleries, SOMERSET HOUSE, Strand, WC2R 1LA, WC2R 1LA

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