Art gallery
Whitechapel Gallery
589 locals recommend,
Why locals recommend it
When I moved to London from Glasgow in 2009 to pursue a music career, I lived near Brick Lane, and went to this gallery a lot. It’s very peaceful, shows new and innovative artists, and the gift shop is great. Visual art is always inspiring—seeing how people communicate through colours and textures the way I do through music. I’m a huge admirer of Frida Kahlo and the gallery introduced the then little-known Mexican painter to London audiences in 1982. I love this part of the gallery’s history and feel it has special meaning for me.
Emeli
March 13, 2017
Tips from locals
Alice
August 7, 2021
one of the larger more established galleries in east london. regular opening times!
Georgia
January 23, 2020
One of the highlights in the art scene. It had a fantastic collection and runs inspiring temporary exhibitions. It also has a fantastic restaurant.
Dinero
April 15, 2019
Always interesting free exhibitions on
Tom
March 10, 2019
A world class modern art gallery just around the corner...whaaaa? Highly recommended.
Kelly
February 5, 2019
Founded in 1901 , The Whitechapel Gallery has been home to works by some of the most significant artists in history. From Jackson Pollock to Lucian Freud, David Hockney and even Picasso’s legendary Guernica, Whitechapel Gallery has seen it all. The space continues to exhibit some of the world’s most forward-thinking and thought-provoking artists.
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Location
77-82 Whitechapel High St
London, England