September 17, 2009

Opera Gallery London

Take a cultural shopping break at this small Bond Street gallery. In addition to having a permanent collection of high-end contemporary art, sculptures and modern works, it also hosts visiting artists, showcasing everything from pop art to emerging Indian and Chinese names.

  Mayfair, Culture, Contemporary Art, Emerging Artists

September 8, 2009

20 Hoxton Square London

Dedicated to showcasing young and undiscovered talent, this East London gallery run by a trio of It boys is like a legitimate guerrilla art show.

  Hackney, Culture, Hipster, Scenesters

September 8, 2009

White Cube London

  Shoreditch, Culture, Contemporary Art, Emerging Artists

April 24, 2008

James Hyman Gallery London

Small and well-lit space showcases contemporary international and modern British art from the past 50 years.

  Mayfair, Culture, Artsy, Contemporary Art

September 13, 2007

Whitechapel Gallery London

There is no permanent collection at the famous East End gallery, but through the years temporary exhibitions have included Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, Gilbert & George and Lucien Freud. It is also credited with starting the pop art movement and hosts regular workshops and lectures.

  Whitechapel, Culture, Artsy, Exhibitions

June 28, 2007

Southbank Centre London

Artistic and cultural venues spread along the south bank of the River Thames. The complex comprises three main buildings — Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Hayward Art Gallery — and hosts everything from concerts to dance performances to educational events.

  Southbank, Culture, Live Music

September 7, 2006

The Roundhouse London

  Camden, Culture, Indie, Old School