Ten exhibitions in London not to be missed in 2016

2016 offers plenty of chances to get your culture fix, says David Ellis

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David Ellis @dvh_ellis29 December 2015

If you're like most other humans, you probably begin most years with the idea that you'll learn something new. The New Year arrives, and with it your annual promise to visit London's top museums.

Make 2016 the year you finally make good on your word: there are some exciting exhibitions opening across the capital, and some blockbuster names on display, from Annie Leibovitz to The Rolling Stones.

This New Year sees an increasing focus on the influences that have shaped our artistic trends, from the impact of gardens to the sway of the internet.

The gallery above details 10 must-see openings. Go – you might even learn something.

If you're looking for other ways to fill our your 2016, read our guides to the best new theatre of the new year, 10 films everyone will be talking about, and the biggest gigs descending on the capital.