October Gallery, Contemporary art gallery in Bloomsbury, England
October Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Bloomsbury housed in a Grade II listed building with two exhibition spaces. The building also includes a theatre, a club room, and an outdoor courtyard planted with diverse species.
Founded in 1979, the gallery has introduced countless international artists from outside Europe to the British art scene over the following decades. This role as a bridge between different artistic traditions continues to define its work today.
The gallery shows works by artists from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America who explore global perspectives and connect different cultures. These exhibitions shape how visitors understand artistic practices beyond Western traditions.
The gallery sits about six minutes from Russell Square and Holborn underground stations and offers wheelchair access throughout. Visitors will find regular exhibitions and events scheduled throughout the year.
The building houses a professional recording studio and a Bechstein Grand Piano, allowing music performances and other events alongside art exhibitions. This combination makes it possible to experience art forms that visitors would rarely encounter together.
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