This is a great gallery space located at the back of the Old Truman Brewery. You reach it via a…read moreshop, bar and cafe' lined alley right off Brick Lane. It's a big, open, industrial space that is particularly suited to photography exhibitions. It can be cold in there during winter, but well worth checking it out.

This is a fantastic little art gallery which shows exciting art by contemporary artists such as…read more DFace, Mr Jago, Meryl O'Donoghue and many other great up and coming and established artists. The gallery space itself is quite small. The staff are very friendly and always wiling to help. Private views are usually on a Thursday night here. It's located just off Brick Lane. check it out the next time you are in the East End.

This is the first gallery I went to as a new resident to London - and, as a total street/guerrilla…read moreart enthusiast, I was really impressed. The gallery is in East London's bustling Brick Lane, sitting quite contentedly in a dank, graffiti-covered alley that on gallery opening nights is filled with hip-looking young folk (many who are also surreptitiously brandishing paste-up materials and paint pens, bent on tagging every open space when no one is looking). The night I went here was the RSVP preview of Stolen Space's "Wild Fantasies" show, which features several posters of the "Dont Panic" tradition - many of which were created by our generation's most well-known street artists, from D*Face to Banksy to Shepard Fairey of OBEY/Obama poster fame. Free drinks abounded and the place was packed to the rafters. Overall, it's obvious that this gallery has a true appreciation for the ethos and philosophy behind street art - many of its founders are street artists themselves. Squabbles about the rammifications of the commercialization of street art aside, this is a reputable spot to sample the work of respected urban/street artists with a political, street-originated bent. A tip: be sure to grab a Don't Panic promo package on your way out. They're free and distributed around the city, but this gallery is the source. They're filled with flyers and posters for London street/nightlife events coming up.

If you are cursing because you are in London on the wrong days to visit Brick Lane for the market,…read morethen don't despair, there's still reason to visit. Brick Lane and the surrounding streets are a hot spot for graffiti/street art. Every major name is likely to be represented, though you never know what you will find. Some last for ages, some get washed off or over-written, but there's always something new coming up. It's not just the lane itself: wander down some of the side streets. The smaller alleys are also worth exploring, but be aware that they may be smelly! You'll also find that many of the Indian restaurants etc are open during the week. Of course, it's easier to get a good look at the art and maybe take some photos when the streets aren't full of Sunday crowds. Please look at the photos: these are only a small fraction of what can be seen. There's actually some pretty major stuff I didn't get pics of as dusk was setting in.

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This space is great! The windows in the front are huge and really invite you inside. The space is…read moredeep and not narrow at all with a lot of natural light from the large windows in the front. Plus, the high ceilings and window in the back add to the feeling of space. The best thing about this gallery, however, is the downstairs bit. It duplicates the ground floor feeling of space and light but with no natural light at all. And, they've put the bar down there so during an opening, when you usually can't get people to go down the stairs to save your life, that's where the party's at. Husband wants to open a gallery of his own and if he does this would be the one I'd like him to emulate. Great vibe from the neighbourhood and artist owned (co-op of 100 artists); can't get better than that.

Espacio is one of my favourite places in London. It has an ever-changing array of artworks, from…read morePaintings, to Sculptures, to Found Object Art, to convincing 6'foot Aussie guys to wear makeup on International Womens' Day as Concept Art. It has a really welcoming vibe, the artists are always there for First Thursdays, and they often have to push us out the door so that they can close up when we visit them!

Hello everyone My name is Laleh and I'm an artist based in…read moreTEHRAN/IRAN , live and work in Tehran. I've just had an exhibition ( works on paper) with The Brick Lane Gallery . As a first experience of display in London town and as a professional artist in my country , I can tell this location was good enough to start new chapter of my job in UK . some of my works found new home and I am really happy about it .For someone who lives so far in a country who has a difficult rules and different approach to modern art , I guess Brick lane was a right choice . Especial thanks to friendly staff and director of the gallery . October 2017

Not worth it. One of my paintings went missing in my return…read moreshipment. Gallery made no attempt to help me locate my image or compensate my loss. I now only have a print of the original.

Nice gallery, friendly reception, close to the station, not too expensive, nice little gift shopread more

Staff closes the gallery 30m early every time I have visited on my way home from work.read more

One of the best art spaces on Redchurch Street - and it's run by a property firm! It'a good…read moreexample of developers making the most of acquired properties prior to refurbishment. Who knows how long this massive space will be used for art exhibitions and events before being turned into retail opportunities and luxury flats - but until then, let's enjoy one of the most exciting galleries around.

This is an awesome gallery. Nice stone floors and walls and the floor space kind of twists and…read moreturns. I went to the Spectra Exchibition and it is amazing. Highly recommend. Lots of color and really incredible ways of using and showing it in paintings, a string exhibit and video.

Dropped in here semi-recently and kept forgetting to write a review. They were very friendly and…read morehelpful. I'm not very knowledgable on art, and so I just buy what I like. This place had reasonably priced items by smaller artists that made it very approachable. I bought a piece for like 400, which in the scheme of something hanging on your walls for decades isn't too bad. I visited a bunch of other galleries that were stuffy and had very expensive stuff. This gallery has a lot of things that regular, "non-art", people would buy and hang on their wall. I researched a few of the artists in there and they all seemed like fairly new artists that were getting their feet wet, so it feels good to support them.

I spent a Saturday mooching a long Columbia Road with a friend and I'd forgotten that there is so…read moremuch down there to see even when the market isn't on. Nelly Duff is one of those places you'll want to stop on by. If you like street art and are looking for something from some very talented up and coming artists, this will be the place to get it. Starting from £100 you can purchase some fabulous prints, they even frame them for you! I love it so much because it really is affordable art. They have a keen eye as to what's on trend right now so you get some of the best up and coming names on display. It's also great for iconic London prints, postcards and small Christmas presents. If you know a Londoner and you are struggling to by them a gift, this shop can help.

This is quite a cool place for pop-up events. You can set up different rooms with curtains. Only…read morecon is that it might be hard to find for your guests. It looks quite hip and trendy though.

I was at a blues dancing event that went on all through Sunday night, and atmospherically this…read morevenue was perfection! Unfortunately the room was lit from lights on the floor, which at times caused problems because it was so dark and then suddenly there was a light shining in your eyes! But it looked cool. Regrettably, it didn't feel cool - that place got hot hot hot and there was no ventilation, so it wasn't long before the walls and floor (a bit dangerous!) were wet. I know that fans were offered, they were just too loud and would have hindered the enjoyment of the music. It was great that it was bring your own bottle, and there was a tap that was used to fill water buckets up so we didn't get dehydrated. There was also a little section that was used as a cloakroom. The toilets were interesting: 3 stalls - one was out of order, one didn't have a lock and the other was fine. These were multi-gender. There was a little sink and soap to wash your hands. It was great that we had the venue all night, leaving at 6am, and I would definitely recommend the venue for arty/ alternative events - particularly if they are not as active as a dance festival all-night party!

When you are in the City (Square Mile) of London, be sure to think about stopping in the wonderful…read moreGuildhall Art Gallery. This is a free art museum so all you need is the time. There are many British paintings but the largest collection is from the Victorian era ... yes there are lots of Pre-Raphaelites. The 18th Century American painter John Singleton Copley is represented by his huge masterpiece 'Defeat of the Floating batteries at Gibraltar.' And at the lowest lever level of the museum are the discovered ruins of the great Roman amphitheatre in Londinium. Everything is displayed nicely and the Guildhall Art Gallery staff are especially friendly. Don't miss it!

This gallery is a diamond in the rough. I had no idea this place even existed *bows head in shame*…read more I went online to find free art galleries in London and was lead to this place. Best. Find .Ever! Hallelujah! They have free guide tours on specific times and days - It is so worth checking out. The tour guide was incredibly informative with the history and knowledge of the artist behind each paintings. There was a group of us who was shown around the gallery (it is huge!) and our heads were filled with so much incredible information about the history of London. The highlight of the gallery is the last remains of amphitheatre which is down by the basement. For someone who has a passion for history, this place blew me away. It is certainly worth checking out!