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The 10 Best Art Galleries in Southwark, England
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. Eames Fine Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom
Eames Fine Art is now almost as synonymous with Bermondsey art as White Cube as the premier cultural destinations in Bermondsey Street, also a Mecca for fine dining having attracted moth-like Jose Pissarro and Dame Angela Hartnett amongst other culinary luminaries. In addition to the original gallery at No. 58 towards the top end of the street there’s now a Print Room almost opposite White Cube not to mention a studio stock room only the latter currently closed in this time of health emergency. I was lucky enough to catch one of the last days of the exhibition in the print room of exquisitely crafted and vibrantly coloured monoprints by the talented Sophie Layton whom I had the pleasure of meeting at the gallery itself. I spotted names on browsers including Amanda Danicic, Harvey Daniels (whom Sophie told me was her teacher at Brighton) and Henri Matisse (who teaches and edifies us all). Just down the road in the gallery I caught the start of an exhibition of prints by Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore. It’s one of the largest exhibitions I’ve seen of Hepworth prints outside the Hepworth in Wakefield. With names such as Opposing Forms, Moonplay and Olympus they seem to invoke Greek Gods and elemental forces in equal measure. Henry Moore’s human figures seem much more prosaic and vulnerable by comparison. My personal favourites are the small yellow and black seated figures from the late 1960s unsurprising already sold.
2. Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery
3. London Glassblowing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
British glassworks shop.
Reviewed By curlytail55 - Cleethorpes, United Kingdom
We passed by after our visit to White Cube Gallery on the same street. Free to enter, we watched 3 men working as a tight-knit team, creating a large glass object. The finished work on display and for sale is world-beating. It is superb and beautiful.
4. Jimmy Cauty's Model Village
5. Menier Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
The Menier Gallery offers a dramatic space to view and exhibit works of contemporary art and design. The gallery is situated within the historic Menier Chocolate Factory, minutes from London Bridge, Borough Market and Tate Modern. The gallery is located at the heart of one of London's artistic hubs, and attracts many visitors, including art lovers, theatregoers, local residents and tourists.
6. White Cube Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By LondonFet
One of the real 'Hidden Gems' in London. I am lucky enough to work close by so never miss any exhibition.You wont love everything but there has always been something of interest. Current exhibition is Anselm Kiefer..and the sheer scale of them makes you go wow.....
7. Bermondsey Project Space
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
A vibrant, not-for-profit creative platform promoting the fusion of art, photography and culture. Founded in 2015, Bermondsey Project Space is based in the vibrant Bermondsey Street, London. Exhibitions, events and out-reach educational projects combine the power of the world famous OLYMPUS brand with the UK-wide reach of STATE F22 magazine, one of UK’s most innovative art & photography magazines.
8. Science Gallery London
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4.0 based on 37 reviews
Science Gallery London is a free to visit gallery which connects art, science and health to drive innovation in the heart of the city. Our programme brings together scientific researchers, students, local communities and artists in surprising and innovative ways. We present three themed seasons every year, incorporating exhibitions, events, performances, live experiments, open discussions and festivals, all with scientific engagement at their core. Science Gallery London is part of King's College London and of the Global Science Gallery Network. Each Science Gallery will provide its home city with a platform for live research and experimentation – exposing local communities to unexpected and surprising exhibitions and inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers.
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
Located in the fast-changing area of London Bridge, slightly dominated by the Shard and other new buildings, the Science Gallery holds exhibitions and related events with which it invites visitors to interact, focused on challenging issues in society, such as Anxiety and Gender - the subject of its last two exhibitions. It is also focused on a younger audience, so much use is made of digital and video media, with which younger people are more engaged that people of my generation may be. The Gallery brings to gether science, art and research around its themes and, appropriately given its location at one of King's College London's main biomedical campuses and Guy's Hospital, often has a medical-related theme, with the involvement of researchers at the university and service users at the related hospitals. Go to one of the free exhibitions: engage, interact, be challenged and ask the student guides to explain the exhibits to you. There is also a large cafe which is a popular place for people to meet over coffee (though soft drinks are very expensive) and a small shop. The Gallery connects with the newly-landscaped Guy's Quadrangle outside, surrounded by 18th century buildings including Guy's Chapel. As the Gallery develops its programme, it would be good to see it make more use of this outdoor space.
9. The Underdog
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
