London | Art Galleries & Design Museums

London | Art Galleries & Design Museums

Since the iconic Tate Modern arrived in 2000, the city and its visitors have shown an insatiable hunger for visual culture. The radical ICA & Whitechapel Gallery had paved the way decades earlier. But what else can you discover in the vibrant art scene of London? Here's the hand-picked selection of hidden-gem galleries you might have never heard of, as a perfect way to spend your Sunday or dive deep into the eclectic world of contemporary art. Whether you're a seasoned art lover or just curious, these spots will inspire & ignite your creative side. Let's discover!
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Glass storefront inside Piccadilly Circus tube station converted into one of the capital's most progressive art spaces by Antonia Marsh.
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Isokon Gallery
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The block of minimal space-efficient units with the in-house Isobar & garage-based gallery.
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Michael Anastassiades
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South London Gallery Fire Station
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The selection of of 45 emerging UK-based artists in this formerly 1867 fire station & later- a sausage factory.
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At the original venue across the road, don't miss Gabriel Orozco's brick-paved garden. A 15-min taxi ride from there, Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art. 

Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art
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Set in reborn Victorian baths with a strong community spirit.
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White Cube Gallery
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David Gill Gallery
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The art venue with iconic collectables such as Zaha Hadid's golden furniture, Campana brothers, abstract installation of 14 mirrors by Cuban sculptor Jorge Pardo & more
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