Summer art exhibitions
The best exhibitions to catch around the country this summer
The Ruth Borchard Collection, British Self- Portraits in the Twentieth Century. Kings Place Gallery, 90 York Way, London (0207 520 1485; www.kingsplace.co.uk) 24th July until 11th September
In the Mix II, an exhibition of sculpture, prints and drawings. 24th July – 6th September. Tues-Sat 10.00am-6.00pm. Pangolin London, King’s Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG.
In the Picture: From 30 July to 27 September at the Foundling Museum to address the issue of disabled children growing up with virtually no role models in literature. “In the picture” has now produced a vibrant exhibition of works by children’s book illustrators, showing young characters with a variety of conditions. 020 7841 3614
Strom at the arts: Summer exhibition, running from 17 July to 18 September. Displaying over 40 artists and including a varied and eclectic selection of fine paintings, prints, sculpture and photography. This takes place at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ. 07736241762
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