They have free admission on Friday afternoons as of August 2026. This is museum is a must visit in…read morethe SOHO neighborhood of London. The exhibits really make you think.

One of my last days in London, and I could not leave without going to a photo gallery! Glad I did…read more There was a piece on the top floor by Bieke Depoorter that was really engaging. And another work about Thamesmead that was equally as interesting. The showings rotate, so it's really luck of the draw as to what you'll see. The gift shop is epic. They have so many books that I wanted to get, but alas, I am but a disabled traveller, unfit for carry large volumes across the pond. Most importantly, they sell all types of film in the shop. Film and even cameras. Who needs candy when you can lick the delicious toxic chemicals of celluloid?

I first came here for the Michael Craig Martin Private view which was some time ago. The difference…read morebetween going to a private view in the Gagosian and a private view in other galleries is there is no wine, I might have been a bit early but I didn't see a glass in sight. The space itself is great though, with one main large room and two smaller rooms to each side, I've been in the gallery in New York as well and it's a similar layout. The location could be better, situated in Britannia Street so the nearest tube station is Kings Cross.

Huzzah for UK Yelp! Finally! So I am going to Yelp a two year old show and gallery visit for my…read more400th review. Nyah. This gallery was the art highlight (and only art visit since I went with and for my two teenage sons who abhor art galleries/museums) of my very short trip to London two years ago. I came to see the Francis Bacon triptychs and was not disappointed. For an added bonus, Damien Hirst's works were being shown as well. The gallery is pretty nondescript from the outside located on a small side street near the Kings Cross Station. The front belies the large, well-lighted space inside. The Bacon works were positively glowing. This space seems nicer than the New York Gagosian but maybe I was just enamored by the Bacon paintings.

The Yayoi Kusama exhibition is taking place at present and the venue is perfect for it...albeit a…read morelittle hot on a warm day. The queues are pretty long on a weekend as it's only open on Saturday but worth the wait. Everything is super visual and pretty. Really nice experiences.

I visited this gallery to have a look at the Yayoi Kusama exhibition which is running until the…read more30th July. I arrived shortly before 10am (opening time) to be greeted with a long queue outside. Thankfully the line moved pretty quickly and I was soon inside. The staff did say that the exhibition is extremely popular on Saturdays so it is probably advisable to get there as close to opening time as possible. As the exhibition contains several mirrored rooms, which visitors can go in individually or in small groups, you do end up queueing again to get into each one, although the staff are very helpful and good at limiting the time to keeping things moving (you get 20 seconds in the pumpkin room and a minute in the others). The art itself is very cool, the mirrored rooms are excellent and each provides a very different experience (and some great photo opportunities!) The garden is really relaxing with a big pond containing another installation. If you do visit, make sure you go and have a look at the paintings and also the Rana Begum 'The Space Between' exhibition which is equally beautiful. I really enjoyed this gallery and exhibition and will definitely be keeping an eye on the listings for future exhibitions at Victoria Miro Gallery.

I have walked past this gallery many times, but I had never really taken the time to see what they…read morehad to offer. As I wet in I wasn't surprised, it is just not the kind of art I can truly appreciate and enjoy. However, I can understand why they might be very successful in more commercial arenas. Such as, taking up commissions to decorate the interiors of an office building, or art of government institutions, or banks, or any of the sort. I wouldn't personally pay £3,000 for a painting of the sea, which was what Rebecca Lardner proposed with her work 'Coastal Life'. Nevertheless, 'To the Limit' by James Blinkhorn touched on a more resonant matter; the sprawl of urbanisation, traffic, air pollution, some in black and one which were quite striking. The space it self is not big and you may get distracted from some black columns in the outside structure of the gallery, takes a bit away from the work. Even so, it never hurts to have a look at other people's art regardless of whether I personally like it or not, they must be doing something right if a gallery is willing to have their work for sale.

Great place to go when you have a spare moment whilst on Chiswick High Road. Always a great…read moreselection of art work on display and most pieces are reasonably priced. Staff are amazing, always offering Proseco, champagne and nibbles. Many a lunch break has been spent in the lemongrove and not a moment wasted

From hoity toity wine tastings to edgy art exhibitions, a handful of fun reasons have brough me out…read moreto this centrally located gallery. I'd be happy to return too. It's a spacious venue, steps from Leicester Square Tube Station (but still a bit removed from the fray). If you're looking for a place to put on a show or host an event, it's a good one to keep in mind. My last reason to pop round The Future Gallery was to check out the "Who's the Man" exhibition. Cool stuff: http://londonist.com/2010/06/preview_whos_the_man_the_future_gal.php

I've visited this central London space in various incarnations, all of which have worked out…read moreperfectly for the occasion. From press days to one-off events, it's a blank slate of a place that is a great option if you want to impress!

Just about everyone else has said it, but this is really an asset for London. Quirky indie films…read moreand an eclectic shop, plus a great small bar make this a wonderful venue. I'm always struck by the contrast between the entrance beneath the Neoclassical splendour of Carlton Terrace - about as Establishment as you can get - and the vaguely grungy industrial feel of the ICA as you go in. I've always found the staff to be friendly and helpful, though don't leave it to the last minute to pick up pre-booked tickets. It's the sort of place where patrons turn up in groups so you can find yourself in a frustrating queue, as someone ahead of you tries to remember their booking reference for eight people. But visit once and you'll become a fan.

The ICA holds some fond memories for me, i first encountered the white washed walled venue around 2…read moreyears ago when the first and currenlty the only 100% Grime club night was held. Just imagine Tempa T (Slew Dem crew) mcing around walls with art on them, amazing right? Since i have been there the first time i have visited the ICA (Institute Of Contempary Art) many a time for magazine launch parties and live poet shows which have been a really good experience. If your looking for a venue where you can brap, be all artsy and get cheap drinks all in one this is highly recommended, so if you see flyers with this venue on it, get there, nice atmosphere!

Squashed between businesses and very close to the street, Sesame has a new white look. Refursbished…read moreto look like another commercial gallery it has a number of artists from different geographical backgrounds. They focus mostly on painting and the works I've seen so far are truly colourful and interesting. Spread over three floors; I find it interesting to meet the artist for a chat.

This is a great little gallery located on Upper Street just a short walk from Angel Station…read more I've always been impressed with the shows put on here - from fairly notable London street artists to internationally acclaimed contemporary artists. The exhibitions usually highlight young paintings and most of what I've seen has had some sort of edge or underground feel to it.

What a fabulous, unexpected gem of art in Hampstead! A must see - tucked away in the silvan setting…read moreof Hampstead Heath!

If you are ever in Hampstead, take a short walk to the New End Gallery. Owned by Shamineh Ali Khan,…read morewho is delightful and very passionate about art without being overbearing. She goes that extra mile and cares about the customers happiness. This gallery is one of those hidden secrets. It also shows artists who are passionate about their work but haven't always hit the limelight, making their work very affordable.Emerging artists and established artists are all treated with the same passion.