Paint, Play, Perceive: Art Week at London’s Most Curious Museum
This summer, Twist Museum invites young creators, colour-lovers, and curious minds to step into a world where art meets imagination during Art Week, part of our Curious Minds Festival 2025.
Happening in the heart of Oxford Street, Twist is no ordinary London museum. It’s an illusion museum built on the power of perception, where lines blur between what’s real and what’s imagined. And during Art Week, it becomes a canvas for creativity, play and self-expression. Expect a week-long celebration of interactive installations, collaborative artworks, hands-on workshops, and mind-bending ways to look at the world around you.
Whether you’re painting with bread and charcoal, channelling your inner Picasso, or building optical illusions, Art Week is the perfect summer escape for kids and families looking for unique things to do in London.
🎨 Curious Art Facts: London’s Creative Side
Before you pick up a paintbrush, here are some fun and surprising facts about famous London artists that prove curiosity and creativity go hand-in-hand:
🖌️ Banksy may be anonymous — but his work is legally protected.
The elusive street artist has turned London’s alleyways and walls into political statements and pop culture masterpieces. Some of his graffiti has been preserved behind glass to prevent it from being painted over!
🧠 Bridget Riley tricked the eye – and changed art forever.
Born in Norwood, South London, Riley became a pioneer of Op Art, using geometric patterns to create movement and depth. Her work plays with perception – not unlike the immersive installations at Twist.
💫 David Hockney created some of his most famous pieces on an iPad.
Though best known for his California pools and bold colours, Hockney’s later work embraced digital tools. In true Twist fashion, he blurred the line between classic technique and new technology.
🖼️ Turner painted with light long before it was cool.
J.M.W. Turner, often called “the painter of light,” used sweeping skies and atmospheric effects that were revolutionary in his day. His work, much of it housed at Tate Britain, still inspires immersive and experiential artists today.
🎭 Grayson Perry mixes art, identity and storytelling in wild and wonderful ways.
From ceramics to tapestries, Perry’s work blends personal history and societal critique – always colourful, always curious.
🖌️ What to Expect at Art Week
Throughout the week, Twist will host a series of interactive art workshops where kids can experiment with illusion-based design painting. Led by inspiring creatives, these sessions invite children to explore how art isn’t just what we see — it’s how we see it.
At Twilight Thursdays, let the illusions spark your imagination as you sketch, smudge, and create with charcoal & bread — yes, really! Perfect for curious beginners or confident creatives. 7th August | 7:00pm & 8:30pm
Combine that with the full Twist experience — a journey through perception-shifting rooms and visual illusions — and you’ve got one of the top immersive experiences in town. Whether you’re a local looking for inspiration or a visitor exploring the best museums in London, Art Week is a must-visit London attraction this summer.
🎟️ Ready to get creative?
Art Week runs 4th-10th August as part of the Curious Minds Festival 2025. Book your visit today and discover how imagination and illusion collide at one of the most unique London museums.
