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Whitechapel Art Gallery (London)

 
Description: The Whitechapel Gallery, founded 1901, was one of the first publicly-funded galleries for temporary exhibitions in ... more
Whitechapel Art Gallery (London) ... London. Located on Whitechapel High Street, Tower Hamlets, the Gallery has a strong track record for education and outreach projects, now focused on the Whitechapel area's Asian population. It exhibits the work of contemporary artists, as well as organizing retrospective exhibitions and shows that are of interest to the local community. For the history of post-war British art, the most important exhibition to have been held at the Whitechapel Gallery was This is Tomorrow in 1956. Initiated by members of the Independent Group, the exhibition brought Pop Art to the general public as well as introducing some of the artists, concepts, designers and photographers that would define the Swinging Sixties.

Newest Review: ... An excellent well managed space, the Whitechapel is a venue for a temporary exhibitions. These often have a contemporary feel. Gary Hume exhibited there earlier this year to packed audiences. Sometimes there are group exhibitions. Check Time Out and see what's on. Close to Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations, The Whitechapel offers art lovers the perfect excuse to go to Brick Lane on ... more

 ... a Sunday morning and fill up on cheap and yummy bagels. There are good art supply shops nearby too. ...more

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Orac
Premium Review Whitechapel Art Gallery (London): Go East (87 words)
by - written on 21/06/00 (Useful, 43 readings)
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An excellent well managed space, the Whitechapel is a venue for a temporary exhibitions. These often have a contemporary feel. Gary Hume exhibited there earlier this year to packed audiences. Sometimes there are group exhibitions. Check Time Out and see what's on. Close to Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations, The Whitechapel offers art lovers the perfect excuse to go to Brick Lane on a Sunday morning and fill up on cheap and yummy bagels. There are good art supply shops nearby too. ...  Read the complete review

maz
Premium Review Superb East End Gallery (125 words)
by - written on 13/06/00 (Useful, 27 readings)
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This is one, similar to the Serpentine, which is usually missed out on the tourist route, which is a boon for London art fans. Situated near Aldgate East tube station, surrounded by budget trainer and sari shops, it feels like an unusual area for a gallery - most visitors to the city would only know Whitechapel for the Jack the Ripper connection. But just down the road is Brick Lane and Spitalfields market, so it can make an interesting part of a day out in the East End. It also has a slightly edgier feel to it than some of the more upmarket West End galleries, and has hosted some of the most interesting exhibitions in London during the past few years. Well worth a ...  Read the complete review

 

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