Art critic Tabish Khan selects five must-see exhibitions closing before the end of 2025. Highlights include "Paradigm Shift" at 180 Studios, featuring video works by Pipilotti Rist, Gillian Wearing, Arthur Jafa, and Cao Fei; Alison Wing Yin Poon's "A Constructed Home" at Tache, exploring Malayan-Chinese heritage through lacquered vases and ceramics; Noemie Goudal's "The Story of Fixity" at Borough Yards, a layered projection installation by Artangel; Mircea Teleaga's "Paradise" at LBF Contemporary, with glowing surreal landscapes; and Arch Hades' "We're all just passing through" at 8 Berkeley Square, blending poetry and sculpture.
This roundup matters because it provides a curated guide to significant contemporary art shows in London during the final weeks of 2025, helping audiences prioritize visits before exhibitions close. The selection spans diverse media—video art, installation, painting, and poetry—and highlights emerging and established artists, as well as notable venues like 180 Studios and Artangel, reflecting current trends in immersive and cross-disciplinary practice.