Art gallery
Whitechapel Gallery
589 locals recommend,
Why locals recommend it
When I moved to London from Glasgow in 2009 to pursue a music career, I lived near Brick Lane, and went to this gallery a lot. It’s very peaceful, shows new and innovative artists, and the gift shop is great. Visual art is always inspiring—seeing how people communicate through colours and textures the way I do through music. I’m a huge admirer of Frida Kahlo and the gallery introduced the then little-known Mexican painter to London audiences in 1982. I love this part of the gallery’s history and feel it has special meaning for me.
Location
77-82 Whitechapel High St
London, England
Tips from locals
one of the larger more established galleries in east london. regular opening times!
One of the highlights in the art scene. It had a fantastic collection and runs inspiring temporary exhibitions. It also has a fantastic restaurant.
A world class modern art gallery just around the corner...whaaaa? Highly recommended.
Founded in 1901 , The Whitechapel Gallery has been home to works by some of the most significant artists in history. From Jackson Pollock to Lucian Freud, David Hockney and even Picasso’s legendary Guernica, Whitechapel Gallery has seen it all. The space continues to exhibit some of the world’s most forward-thinking and thought-provoking artists.