Famous for its distinctive exhibitions, architecture & annual Pavilion commission. Every Saturday the Serpentine Gallery hosts talks and seminars with prominent artists, poets, curators and academics.
This newly expanded gallery is one of the most vibrant contemporary spaces in the country. Visit exhibitions by respected artists and afterwards grab a bite to eat at the Angela Hartnett restaurant.
TRAVEL FACT: This London gallery contains contemporary art, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985. Its open 7 days a week and is free to the public.
Exhibitions change monthly - so make sure you check their website to see what's on/coming up!
Calder's sculptures captures a balance and natural form from seemingly random shapes. In suspended animation it seems to embody the way patterns and structure can emerge from chaos. Check it out.
Make sure to enjoy the pieces, this gallery showcases some of the best up-and-coming artists from arround the world.
Pretty impressive display space. They have good photography shows here. Open Saturdays
The new and huge addition to the other two White Cubes of Mayfair and Shoreditch. Probably the most interesting, because of the space.
A personal and lovely space, be sure to sign up for the newsletter at the desk and sign the guestbook
Go there if you love art and architecture, since the building is amazing to walk through.
micahelameadow: Framed works by surrealist Leonora Carrington have recently been displayed. There are also regular lectures (on subjects you never knew existed), workshops, puppet shows and films
Always worth stopping by. The in-house Café is one of the calmest places around Oxford Street. Some exhibitions are free of charge and the shop has a large collection of photo books and retro cameras.
Over numerous sites, the Paul McCarthy exhibition is well worth a trip before it ends on the 14th Jan 2012
The South London Gallery is regarded as at the forefront of the contemporary art scene, and a platform for young artists and curators. Brunch in the garden café is an essential weekend boost.
This north London gallery is in somewhat of a hinterland (it’s nowhere near Camden) but is also well loved for its consistently good galleries. It's open late weekly on Wednesdays, 10am-9pm. Read more.
The Barbican Art Gallery is open 11am-10pm on Thursdays, with talks, screenings and other events. And it’s open till 8pm during the rest of the week, too (except Wed: 11am-6pm). Read more.
Lovely gallery. The tear sheets on the walls as you go up the stairs are awesome.
Great space near Camden, nice to see some world class work locally. The tour was facinating as well,.
The ICA was founded in 1947 as a ‘playground’ for contemporary artists, and moved here in 1968. It hosted Damien Hirst’s first solo show and the debut London gig of Franz Ferdinand.
Great collection of impressionist paintings. A day is not enough to see everything.
A hard space gallery rented directly to the likes of photographers and artists looking to put on their own agent-independent shows, this space used to be a former hat factory. Read more.
The Outsiders London is an absolute Soho institution. They sources emergent artists from all over the world. Perfect place to go if you want to discover street art!
Some fabulous shows with some outstanding talents. At the heart of a burgeoning artistic district in London - go and find it and get inspired. Read more.
A new gallery to develop contceptual relationships between the artist and their historical context
The SPACE complements Bloomberg’s existing partnerships with artists and arts organisations worldwide and with expansion plans for 2012, Bloomberg SPACE is looking to further this passion.
Worth the visit to the http://www.linyangchen.com/About/tube150/25891882_dvTTzt exhibition.
This is the world’s first purpose-built art gallery and is a treasure. Small but packed with great paintings, a fine cafe and a short walk away from Dulwich Park. Read more.
London: You have until November 3rd to check out Kate Moss images from Bryan Ferry's "Olympia" album. Click "More info" to learn more about the work. Read more.
Great to be at the official opening of the newly refurbished gallery. Looks amazing! Open Wed-Sun from 10-5. Do visit if you can.
Don't forget to visit the upstairs section of the gallery, most people do! Read more.
An impressive gallery with small, interesting exhibits and projects. Only two floors, the rooms are well-designed, giving visitors a large amount of white space to enjoy and walk through collections.
Victoria Miro's smaller sister gallery. As with their Wharf Road space, usually superb contemporary art - if on a smaller scale.
This Gallery hosts an array of artists who work with a variety of media. For lovers of Tacita Dean’s photography, a Bridget Smith film or a Callum Innes painting, there is something for everyone here.
An overwhelming collection of mostly beautiful art and artefacts. Gainsboroughs, Canalettos...and a restaurant. So definitely worth visiting ;)
Beautiful gallery. Have randomly popped in there 2x as I walked by. Friendly. Def will keep visiting and looking to buy something.
amazing place, perfect for cocktails and parties surrounded by art and spirit! loved it!
Always worth checking out their exhibitions, and the library is a good place if you want to find a quiet place to read.
"An innovative rush-hour haven on platform one of Hackney Downs station, with a library trolley outside and a reading room attached..." Read more.
Fantastic gallery - access is via a staircase inside the Tramshed restaurant.
This gallery is magnificent as well as sound. Come during later hours to enjoy the food, drink, and dance. We recommend the Bauhaus exhibit, which is one of the biggest in the UK in the past 40 years.
A short exhibition on Graphic Design. I loved some of the work on display and hopefully something more permanent will take it's place :)
When street art makes it in to a gallery... Make sure to check their exhibitions out if you're in the area... & even if you're not. They're that good! #streetart
A wonderful new place with exciting art, kind people and mellow music. Perfect for catch up with a friend or impressing the future business partner.
The Central St Martins illustrators proudly invite you to a showcase of work comprising of drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, animation and film. Read more.
Rotating exhibitions (no, not like that!) means that you're sure to find new and exciting art each month. Read more.
Go in he evening, the lights come to life and the bar downstairs comes to life. There's still life in Soho yet!
