Museums · London
October Gallery
In or near Covent Garden.
October Gallery — art gallery in London, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The October Gallery is located in Camden, London, with the postcode WC1N 3AQ. The nearest railway station is Russell Square, which is 0.3 km away. Entry is free, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
October Gallery is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1979. Wikidata describes it as: "art gallery in London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5208°, -0.1218°.
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Summary from the official site
October Gallery is a contemporary art space in Bloomsbury, London, dedicated to showcasing international artists, particularly from Africa and the diaspora. The gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions, talks, and events, promoting cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration.
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From the Wikipedia article
October Gallery is an art gallery in central London, England, established in 1979. It is notable for promoting the work of artists of the "Transvangarde" or trans-cultural avant-garde movement. The gallery also hosts talks, performances and seminars. Among notable contemporary international artists whose work has been shown at October Gallery are Aubrey Williams, El Anatsui, James Barnor, Sokari Douglas Camp, Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga, Naomi Gakunga, Ablade Glover, Owusu-Ankomah, Romuald Hazoumè, and Rachid Koraïchi.
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Background
History
Established in 1979, October Gallery has promoted the art and artists of the "Transvangarde" – "a concept based on the idea that the true cutting edge is the coming together of the cross-cultural avant-garde"— giving a platform to international artists and experimental literature, including artwork by such significant literary figures as William Burroughs, J. G. Ballard and Lawrence Durrell. The gallery has exhibited the work of artists from more than 65 different countries, and from regions including Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Oceania. James Barnor, Sokari Douglas Camp, Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga, Naomi Gakunga, Ablade Glover, Owusu-Ankomah, Romuald…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5208, -0.1218
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC1N 3AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Phone
- + 44 (0)20 7242 7367
- Established
- 1979
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Tu-Sa 12:30-17:30
- Official site
- www.octobergallery.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7076994 (CC0)
- wikipedia: October Gallery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: OctoberGallery.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is October Gallery?
- October Gallery is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC1N 3AQ), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is October Gallery?
- October Gallery — art gallery in London, UK.
- How do I get to October Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC1N 3AQ.
- When was October Gallery built?
- Built or established in 1979.
- Is October Gallery free to visit?
- Yes, October Gallery is free to enter.
- How do I get to October Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC1N 3AQ.