198 Contemporary Arts and Learning

198 Contemporary Arts and Learning is an art museum in Brixton that displays contemporary work through changing exhibitions, performances, and film screenings. The space hosts cultural events throughout the year, centering emerging artists and experimental approaches to creation.

The venue began in 1988 as a grassroots initiative focused on art access and community education. Over decades, it developed into an established space for contemporary visual arts and learning programs rooted in the local area.

The space celebrates artists from Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia, showing work that reflects the diversity of the city's communities. Visitors encounter perspectives and voices that shape contemporary British art but are often overlooked elsewhere.

The museum has step-free access with accessible restrooms and baby changing facilities for visitors with children. Parking is limited near the entrance, so it is practical to check ahead or use public transportation to reach the location.

Since its start, the institution has hosted over four hundred artistic projects, featuring artists such as Keith Piper and Hew Locke. This decades-long commitment to supporting experimental and independent voices has made it a significant venue in British contemporary art.