Art Lovers' Trail in King’s Cross, London, London, England

The art scene in King’s Cross is quite unique, with several art spaces and a great selection of public art.

This part of London has been transformed in recent years from a somewhat dodgy area into a fun and trendy hub with plenty of things to do.

Its redevelopment project is quite remarkable. These days it’s one of the must-see places on a trip to London.

You can easily spend an afternoon in King’s Cross exploring all kinds of art: massive public installations, sculptures in hidden corners, gorgeous immersive art shows, the latest contemporary art, and surprising pop-up exhibitions.

In this guide, you’ll find the main spots art lovers should visit around King’s Cross, my personal favourites, and ideas for self-guided tours.

Lightroom, the captivating new venue in Kings Cross, is a platform for immersive art with cutting-edge digital projection and audio technologies.

There are projections on every wall, including the floor, and you want to be constantly looking around, up and down, as things are changing at every moment.

You can experience the show standing up, sitting down, or even lying down on the carpet (as I saw some people did).

I saw David Hockney’s exhibition Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) at Lightroom. It’s a well thought-out, impressive, and engaging show. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).