Whitechapel Gallery
galleryContemporary art gallery offering around 3,600 square metres of exhibition and hireable event spaces, including airy studios, brick-exposed galleries and a purpose-built auditorium; known for major modern and contemporary exhibitions and learning programmes. The gallery operates as a registered charity and hosts private and corporate events as well as public programmes.
Upcoming Events (21)
Spring Season Opening
Join the Spring Season Opening at Whitechapel Gallery for a fresh display of contemporary works from emerging artists, immersive installations, and opening-night talks inside the iconic East London venue, a must-see debut for the season.
Veronica Ryan: Multiple Conversations
Explore Veronica Ryan's 'Multiple Conversations' at Whitechapel Gallery, a contemporary art exhibition in London exploring memory and form. Free admission, Apr 1–Jun 14, 2026, in an intimate indoor gallery setting.
Gabriel Chaile: Archaeology of Memory
Experience Gabriel Chaile's Archaeology of Memory, a major contemporary art exhibition at Whitechapel Gallery from April 1 to September 6, 2026. Immersive sculptural works explore memory, identity, and colonial histories in a vibrant London venue.
Senga Nengudi: Performance Works 1972-1982
A focused Whitechapel Gallery exhibition of Senga Nengudi's performance-based sculpture from 1972–1982, presenting rarely exhibited works that fuse body, abstraction, and textile forms in a vivid London gallery context.
Art Futures: The Value of Culture
Join Whitechapel Gallery for Art Futures: The Value of Culture, a thought-provoking discussion on how contemporary art reframes culture's value, with curators and artists exploring the future of art in society.
Highlight Tours
Take a guided walk through Whitechapel Gallery's current exhibitions in a curated Highlights Tour, with a gallery guide sharing context, themes and standout works in the historic East London space.
Duchamp & Sons x Maz Murray
Open contemporary art exhibition 'Duchamp & Sons x Maz Murray' at Whitechapel Gallery in London, pairing Duchamp-inspired works with Maz Murray's practice for a thought-provoking gallery experience.
Candice Lin: g/hosti
Explore Candice Lin's immersive g/hosti at Whitechapel Gallery, a contemporary art exhibition in London that blends sculpture and installation to probe cultural memory and transnational exchange.
Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey
Free solo exhibition by Joy Gregory at Whitechapel Gallery, London, exploring identity, representation, and memory through multimedia works, video, and color-rich installation in a contemporary urban setting.
Joy Gregory: Fierce and Fearless
Explore Joy Gregory's Fierce and Fearless at Whitechapel Gallery, a contemporary art exhibition pairing bold photography with conceptual works that challenge memory and identity in a London gallery setting.
Xenia: Welcome Workshop
Join Xenia: Welcome Workshop at Whitechapel Gallery for a hands-on introduction to contemporary art in a vibrant gallery setting; a friendly, instructor-led session inviting curious visitors to explore techniques and ideas.
Duchamp & Sons Film Launch
An intimate film launch at Whitechapel Gallery spotlighting Duchamp & Sons, pairing a curated screening with contemporary art context in a historic East London space; a refined, artsy cinema night.
Highlight Tours
Join a guided Highlight Tour at Whitechapel Gallery to explore current exhibitions and standout works, with insider context and fresh perspectives inside this vibrant contemporary art space.
Duchamp & Sons Film Launch
Premiere-style screening of Duchamp & Sons at Whitechapel Gallery, offering an intimate look at Duchamp's legacy through archival footage and contemporary analysis in a world-famous London art space.
Duchamp & Sons x Maz Murray
A joint art exhibition at Whitechapel Gallery titled Duchamp & Sons x Maz Murray, inviting visitors to explore contemporary reinterpretations of Duchamp's legacy through collaboration with Maz Murray in a distinctive London gallery space.
Xenia: Welcome Workshop
Experience Xenia: Welcome Workshop at Whitechapel Gallery, a welcoming, hands-on introduction to contemporary art. Explore materials and methods in a guided studio session inside the gallery, kicking off the Xenia program with creative momentum.
Relaxed Hours: Joy Gregory
Experience Joy Gregory's photography in a relaxed, conversational setting at Whitechapel Gallery. Relaxed Hours offers intimate viewing of contemporary works, with easy dialogue in a welcoming, gallery-friendly atmosphere.
Relaxed Hours: Joy Gregory
A photography-focused exhibition by Joy Gregory at Whitechapel Gallery, inviting visitors to a relaxed viewing hour to explore provocative contemporary works within the gallery's welcoming spaces in central London.
Candice Lin: g/hosti
Candice Lin's g/hosti at Whitechapel Gallery presents a contemporary art exhibition blending sculpture and installation to explore ritual, memory, and cross-cultural histories in an immersive London space.
Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey
Discover Joy Gregory's Catching Flies with Honey at Whitechapel Gallery, a compelling contemporary art exhibition that blends photography and installation to explore memory, gender, and history in a striking urban setting.
Joy Gregory: Fierce and Fearless
Explore Joy Gregory's Fierce and Fearless at Whitechapel Gallery, a compelling contemporary photography exhibition that probes identity, memory, and resilience through striking portraits in East London's historic venue.