Whitechapel Gallery, Art museum in London, England
The Whitechapel Gallery is a public art gallery designed by Charles Harrison Townsend on the north side of Whitechapel High Street, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Founded in 1901 as one of the first publicly funded galleries for temporary exhibitions in London, it has a long track record for education and outreach projects, now focused on the Whitechapel area's deprived population.
Presenting a program of exhibitions, artists’ commissions, collection displays, historic archives, education resources, inspiring art courses, dining room and bookshop, the Gallery is unlike any other in the city.
The gallery does not house a permanent collection, but hosts regular contemporary art exhibitions which are often free to enter.
It is known for its seminal role in the careers of many of the twentieth century’s most significant artists, including David Hockney, Mark Rothko and Nan Goldin.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Inception: 1901
Architectural style: Art Nouveau
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 11:00-18:00; Thursday 11:00-21:00; Friday-Sunday 11:00-18:00
Website: whitechapelgallery.org
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