Frestonian Gallery undoubtedly takes its name from the Independent Republic of Frestonia, a…read moresquatters community who took over this bit of nomansland in the 70s. Fast forward a few decades and head quarter towers are replacing the low-rise warehouses and other nondescript buildings. Frestonian Gallery is the latest addition to a growing number of cultural venues in the area. Based in the building of the original People's Hall, I discovered the gallery when they were showing a photographic exhibition of the 70s community. I have been back a couple of times since and enjoy the programme of exhibitions that tend to combine well established with lesser known artists. The gallery and neighbouring Griffin and Unit 1 are helping put this neglected West London neighbourhood on the art map, and it's just a short walk from Westfield if you need a break from the shopping mall ...

The Fountain gallery is an asset to Bridge Road. We need somewhere like this. Although it is a…read moresmall shop it is amazingly effective. The premise is that it is a cooperative art gallery. It is collectively run by 18 artists who showcase their work here on alternate times. The Fountain Gallery also have guest artists. Usually each artist is allocated a certain period of time in which to showcase their work. I believe that the times are not fixed. Most artists seem to take it over for about a month. During this time they oversee the gallery, so customers can come and talk to the artists about their work. The art comes in a mixture of forms. Generally it is painted work, most in watercolours, sometimes there are photographers who exhibit their work. Occasionally there are potters. Although the gallery closes at 6, I have often walked past and seen open evenings, it is worth phoning ahead to find out what is on.

If you're a fan of accessible art and like making new discoveries this is a lovely little gallery…read morethat warrants a regular visit. It's a co-operative of many artists so the exhibitions change frequently and, as a bonus, are run by the artists themselves. Come here to enjoy the art in relaxing surroundings, perhaps with a glass of wine to enhance your pleasure. Talk to the artist and buy anything from a postcard to a limited-edition print or even a full-blown oil painting or sculpture. If you want to turn yourself into a work of art you can sometimes buy, or commission, a pretty piece of original jewellery too.

This gallery is like a sigh, like a wonderfully brisk fresh breath of air... so calm and…read moretranquil... yet offering up art that wakes you up and makes you contemplative. They always have an artist exhibition going with some really beautiful pieces on offer - all contemporary artists... mainly British, but some stellar international talent as well. I love coming in here to simply admire the latest show that they have on their walls. It's a fantastic gallery with a really great ethos - to promote the work of modern-day artists who have a striking aesthetic that gives you slight pause. Right now, there are some invigorating landscape pieces on display by a lovely London artist, Gill Rocca... lots of snowy paths that fade into infinity and dark trees that mesmerize in a sapphire twilight - captivating and absolutely refreshing.

Daisy Cook's paintings at this great gallery feel like a holiday. They are Iceland but could be…read moreany beach or coast, real or imaginary. The colours are peaceful. Northcote always have intelligent art. They also have amazing catalogues and I always keep mine. Northcote Gallery has another smaller gallery just over the river in Battersea which is also really lovely and friendly. Restless Earth by Daisy Cook is my favourite exhibition so far but I also really enjoyed Debi O'Hehir who does amazing scuplture of horses. the gallery also has an amazing staircase leading to a roof terrace. The light is fantastic in Northcote Gallery. I love it.

... and who would have thought that I'd set up office at The Muse. So here I am working for a…read morebunch of people who put on a retrospective exhibition of 60s pop artist Larry Smart. While most artists on the gallery programme are contemporary, this show has been an exciting trip down memory lane. And if you look closely you still find some references to Notting Hill's colourful past. I've been on guided walks following in the footsteps of Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles and Hawkwind and everything comes together nicely in this little show at The Muse. I write this review listening to an amazing soundtrack put together by Jeff Dexter and surrounded by psychedelic mandalas and iconic portraits of Dylan, Hendrix and Lennon - retro heaven! And with the Grain Store right next door for my daily dose of veggie lunches and hippie hangout Alchemy still going strong a few doors to the other side, the 60s seem to come alive again. And did you know that this address is the birthplace of both Whole Earth Foods and Green & Blacks? Well, neither did I. Back to art, though. And after Larry Smart there will be a group show of the latest group of resident artists. There are also regular sound art, music and film nights. Definitely worth it looking beyond the market stalls set up outside during the weekends.

I had a really great time last time I came here on a bank holiday Monday…read more.. Walking back after a few drinks at the Walmer Castle and Beach Blanket Babylon, we headed down Portobello Rd and this gallery (which is also a bar) was open and having an impromptu party! Woop! My friend knew some people including the lovely bartender, so we 'popped in for a drink' - which led to another, and another, and another... yikes, Tuesday was not fun at work.... On this visit there was an exhibition on by a Korean artist. There was a lot of neon and it was easy on the eye. The lovely Italian lady in charge made me a delicious cocktail with fresh raspberries (before I switched to old faithful g&t's). All drinks were nice and strong, and average in price. The dj was playing a lot of awesome Trojan reggae and the vibe was totally relaxed and fun, with everyone dancing and mingling. The big front window is actually a sliding door, and it was completely open as it was a nice warm evening. This made it a) welcoming for passers-by to pop in and join our party and b) enticing for us to take our dancing outside onto the pavement! Great little venue and very fun! I don't know how often they are open for parties, but it's definitely worth dropping in if you are in the area and they are open...

This shop has a pin-up girl silk scarf for 70.00. It has these tastefully topless girls on playing…read morecards. I would have bought it were it not for the price. Lord knows. The modern art in this shop is also really appealing. I liked this one vase that was white and looked like an old ladies hat where you stick the flowers in little pots. I think this shop makes affordable art but I can afford nothing except a crap poster from Woolworths in the closing down sale. It was Little Britain but you know, the budget is just "so high class".

A really nice shop for both buying prints and getting frames made…read more They have tasteful posters and prints, some famous, many British, some local to Ealing. I picked up one of Hoxton artist Jon Carmichael's dog prints there, as well as an ultraviolet photo of Ealing's Walpole Park from Alex Arnaoudov. We've had a couple of custom frames made here, and they came out very nicely. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Came here last week to see the Haroon Mirza installation and as usual the gallery did not…read moredisappoint . The gallery promotes young artists and always puts on a fantastic show . love the fact its a converted church ,kind of feels like you were sent back in time to look at the future !

There is something very special about this space, you just have to go yourself to discover what I…read moremean. As a small gallery it is somewhat overlooked, but the fact that it is less crowded means you really can enjoy the work without distraction. It is home to the the Zabludowicz Collection, which focuses on contemporary art from the late 20th and 21st centuries; and the emphasis here is on exhibitions that work with the chapel space itself. Currently you can go to see Ken Wilder's 'Framing Spectatorship' - sculptural installations that reference Renaissance paintings establishing concrete ties to their location. Although entry to the gallery is free, the £5 annual membership is donated towards the interaction programme and provides discounts for the bookshop and invitation to private events. There's a wonderful cafe serving sandwiches (£2.15 - £3.50) and hot drinks up to £2.

I love this family run gallery. Even though it is small it seems very special the moment you walk…read morein as you are greeted by usually Jake who is a very pleasant helpful young man. They have all sorts of art work from such artists as Kerry Darlington whos work I love (first award winning resin artist). Jake and co can also arrange to have home visits if you would like to see the piece of art you are interested in looks like in your home. You can also buy frames and some statues/ornaments from the gallery. So if you are looking for a peace of art and would like to deal with someone who is very nice and knowledgeable then go along to this little treasure.

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

The gallery itself is a work of art and worth a look alone. The work here is totally original and…read morecomplex, I don't think there is anything like this style of art anywhere else. It was a lucky find down a street I wouldn't normally use. I'm saving my pennies for the Butterfly one. This gallery is a little bit cool and the owner is quite quirky and good for a chat if you pop in. Its new and I hope it enjoys the success that it rightly deserves.