Pallant House Gallery (Chichester)

Housing one of the finest collections of modern British art outside of London, Pallant House Gallery is situated in Chichester, close to the cathedral and main shopping centre. Coming myself from a larger city in which I am sure it would be difficult to see the work of a major artist, I was quite astounded to find the Pallant Gallery tucked away in a little side street, yet boasting the ownership of works by Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, Patrick Caulfield, Eduardo Paolozzi and Frank Auerbach amongst others. This is a gem of a gallery, and it is no surprise that it was awarded the Gulbenkian Prize for Museum of the Year in 2007. At the time of my visit the ...  Read the complete review

Pallant House in Chichester is well known by Chichester’s inhabitants and art students, and a rare gem of a gallery in the Hampshire/West Sussex area. It is hidden away in the small winding back streets of central Chichester, which are artifacts in themselves, by West Street in the shopping area. Surrounded by beautiful grande Victorian (and previous) houses, Pallant House blend in well, but is still distinguishable, with steps, pillars and sculptures, all of which add to the general atmosphere of the place. For West Sussex students admission is free, as for children, but other students and adults admission can be between £2 and £5 depending on the exhibition. I am ...  Read the complete review