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For over a century the Whitechapel Gallery has premiered world-class artists from modern masters such as Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Frida Kahlo to contemporaries such as Sophie Calle, Lucian Freud, Gilbert & George and Mark Wallinger.
With beautiful galleries, exhibitions, artist commissions, collection displays, historic archives, education resources, inspiring art courses, dining room and bookshop, the Gallery is open all year round, so there is always something free to see.
The Gallery is a touchstone for contemporary art internationally, plays a central role in London’s cultural landscape and is pivotal to the continued growth of the world’s most vibrant contemporary art quarter.
With beautiful galleries, exhibitions, artist commissions, collection displays, historic archives, education resources, inspiring art courses, dining room and bookshop, the Gallery is open all year round, so there is always something free to see.
The Gallery is a touchstone for contemporary art internationally, plays a central role in London’s cultural landscape and is pivotal to the continued growth of the world’s most vibrant contemporary art quarter.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, London
Employees
51-200
Phone
+44 20 7522 7888
Founded date
1901
Mentions in press and media 9
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| Oct 20, 2026 | Why the Whitechapel Gallery is a top contender for a Toast the City award | The Toast the City Awards are mere days away – we ask if Whitechapel Gallery has what it takes to bring home a coveted Slice of Toast. The Whitechapel Gallery is one of the undisputed cultural heavyweights of the Square Mile. Having opened ... |
| May 1, 2026 | What’s on in London in May | May in London is bursting with energy, and Central London Alliance’s go-to guide is here to help you make the most of it. From hands-on workshops and thrilling sporting events to activities the whole city can enjoy, this is your monthly rou... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Toast the City: What will be crowned Best Cultural Experience? | The Toast the City Awards are here to celebrate the very best in hospitality of placemaking in the Square Mile. On the eve of the big night, we are highlighting each of the 138 finalists who have beaten off competition from more than 2,000 ... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | St Paul’s on bringing art into the Cathedral: ‘It was Marmite. Some worshippers said they’d leave’ | This evening earmarks the inaugural Toast the City awards – the first ever ceremony celebrating Square Mile culture – and as City AM staffers bunk off work to smarten up, the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral is bestowing us with his good wishes.... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | What’s On in London in October 2025 | As the leaves turn a golden hue, London in October is a city of stunning autumnal beauty and vibrant events. Explore the fiery foliage in the royal parks, get into the spooky spirit with a ghost tour or a Halloween party at a museum, attend... |
| Jul 1, 2020 | London’s Major Museums And Galleries Reopen With Timed Visits And Social Distancing | Installation view of Andy Warhol Exhibition, Tate Modern, 2020.Photography © Tate, 2020 |
| Aug 9, 2016 | Arab Photo and Video Art Gets Showcased at London's Whitechapel Gallery | Yto Barrada, Rue la Liberte, 2000, pigmented inject print. All images courtesy of Whitechapel Gallery. As Arab art collections go, the independent Barjeel Art Foundation might be one of the most extensive. The United Arab Emirates-based org... |
| Sep 14, 2012 | Publicly Available Data Gets Transformed Into Art At The Art Meets Tech Hackathon In London | The hackathon: the cornerstone of any nutritious art-tech meetup. We’ve indulged in putting on a few of them ourselves, and today if you’re in London you can attend Art Meets Tech, which takes place at the Mozilla offices (101 St. Martins L... |
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FAQ about Whitechapel Gallery
When was Whitechapel Gallery founded?
Whitechapel Gallery was founded in 1901.
What has the press written about Whitechapel Gallery?
Parsers VC has collected 9 articles mentioning Whitechapel Gallery, among them “Why the Whitechapel Gallery is a top contender for a Toast the City award” (Oct 20, 2026) and “What’s on in London in May” (May 1, 2026).
Is Whitechapel Gallery still active?
Yes, Whitechapel Gallery is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 23, 2026.