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1. Whitechapel Gallery, London

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Whitechapel Gallery has long been committed to bringing art to the people of London. Since opening in 1901, it has become a contemporary art icon, having premiered work from some the history's greatest artists.

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2. Universal Works, London

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Universal Works is a contemporary clothing brand based in Nottingham, England. The brand's store in London's fashionable Soho district stocks a variety of premium clothes and clothing accessories.

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3. Sister Jane Cafe, London

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A stylish cafe hidden in Sister Jane’s showroom. A gem with a modern 70s aesthetic and live DJs from time to time. The food and cocktails are as enticing as the decor ✨.

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4. Victoria Miro, London

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Victoria Miro is a British contemporary art gallery run by its namesake director. The space represents a variety of established and emerging artists. Be warned, the entrance of the gallery can be easily mistaken for an apartment.

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5. Hayward Gallery, London

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A gallery 🖼️ known for its contemporary art shows, exhibitions, and brutalist architecture. It has featured work by legendary textile artist Louise Bourgeois 🕷️, Igshaan Adams 🇿🇦, and the LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈 community and its artists.

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6. White Cube, London, London

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London iteration of White Cube - a global collection of art galleries that exhibit some of the world's most acclaimed contemporary artists. Here, the artistic use of the space and sizing leaves a memorable impact.

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7. Blue Shop Gallery, London

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Intimate South London gallery showing emerging contemporary art with a fast rotation of pop-ups and exhibitions. The unpretentious space operates as an active neighborhood hub, running regular artist talks and hands-on workshops.

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8. HOFA Gallery (House of Fine Art), London

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Contemporary Mayfair gallery showing physical painting and sculpture alongside digital and new media art. Monthly international exhibitions cycle through the spacious room under a large glass ceiling.

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9. Huxley-Parlour, London

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Mayfair gallery spread across two spaces with a heavy emphasis on 20th-century photography. Shows mix archival giants like Vivian Maier with new painting and sculpture.

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10. Sims Reed Gallery, London

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Modernist gallery featuring print works by iconic and emerging artists.

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11. Saatchi Yates, London

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Massive, bright contemporary art gallery running large-scale exhibitions across two floors in St. James's. The open ground level shows emerging talent, while the lower floor holds established blue-chip works.

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12. Waddington Custot, London

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Cork Street gallery focused on modern masters and monumental sculpture. Clean lines by architect John Pawson frame 20th-century heavyweights and contemporary names.

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13. Flowers Gallery, London

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Long-standing contemporary art gallery spanning two bright floors on Mayfair’s Cork Street. Rotating exhibitions highlight international artists and estates through a steady mix of modern painting and photography.

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14. Cristea Roberts Gallery, London

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Pall Mall gallery focused on contemporary prints and works on paper. Calm, considered rooms give editions by artists like Bridget Riley and Josef Albers room to breathe.

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15. Hauser & Wirth, London

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Mayfair contemporary art gallery operating from a 1922 banking hall. Rich timber paneling lines two massive, column-free rooms holding large-scale modern installations, with an art bookshop leading into the south gallery.

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16. Annely Juda Fine Art, London

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Spacious, two-story Mayfair gallery exhibiting 20th-century avant-garde movements and major contemporary art. Natural light from ceiling windows fills the open rooms, catching everything from historical Bauhaus pieces to David Hockney.

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17. Timothy Taylor, London

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Five-story Georgian townhouse showing post-war and contemporary art across light-filled rooms. The roster leans heavily on expressive painting and major historical surveys.

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18. Serpentine South Gallery, London

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Converted Kensington Gardens tea pavilion showing a steady rotation of free contemporary art. Intimate indoor gallery rooms run year-round, while a new temporary architectural pavilion takes over the front lawn each summer.

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19. Ginny on Frederick, London

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Tiny contemporary gallery squeezed into a former sandwich shop near Smithfield Market. Experimental shows often play directly off the tiled walls and tight physical quarters.

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20. Hang-Up Gallery, London

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Independent Hoxton gallery on Regent's Canal, dealing in Banksy prints and blue-chip contemporary art. The appointment-only space has five-meter ceilings and bright natural light for quiet, private viewings.

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21. Maureen Paley, London

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Contemporary art gallery set in industrial spaces across Bethnal Green and Shoreditch. Clean, modern rooms show work from major international artists and anchor the East End gallery circuit.

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22. Rose Easton, London

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Graffiti-covered industrial doors in Bethnal Green lead up to a shapeshifting contemporary art space. The compact room is frequently rebuilt or carpeted to suit ambitious, immersive shows.

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