Artlyst London Gallery Weekend 2024 recommendations

Prepare for a whirlwind art extravaganza as London Gallery Weekend rolls into town! This year's edition boasts 130 participating galleries, each flinging open doors with free admission. It's all about building community among galleries and artists while making contemporary art accessible to everyone.

 

The brainchild of a post-COVID-19 revival effort, London Gallery Weekend was launched to breathe life back into the art market and boost cultural tourism. And it worked like a charm! Now in its fourth year, this event has expanded its scope and ambition, drawing in more galleries and a growing international crowd. Expect a jam-packed schedule featuring exhibitions, insightful talks, guided tours, and special events with top-notch artists, curators, and critics.

 

This weekend-long bonanza kicks off from Friday, 31 May to Sunday, 2 June 2024, showcasing the very best of London's vibrant and varied gallery scene. Each day is dedicated to a different area: Central London on Friday, South London on Saturday, and the East End on Sunday. So, whether you're an art lover or just curious, there's plenty to see and do.

 

Mark your calendars - galleries will be open from 11 am to 6 pm on Friday and Saturday and from 12 pm to 5 pm on Sunday. With over 70 free events, including public art and performances, this is your chance to dive deep into London's dynamic art world. Admission is free, so grab your friends and make a weekend of it!

 

Take advantage of this highlight of the capital's cultural calendar. London Gallery Weekend is your ticket to exploring the city's most exciting contemporary art and connecting with a community as passionate about art as you are.

 

Fani Parali: “Children of the Future” Cooke Latham Gallery, through 2 June

 

Fani Parali’s “Children of the Future” at Cooke Latham Gallery invites you into a whimsical, thought-provoking realm. Designed for children, this exhibition critiques technological progress with paintings, sculptures, and a “lip-synched opera” performance. It’s an imaginative, critical look at technology’s potential future for the next generation.

May 29, 2024