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The Civic Gallery

A platform to showcase local artistic and creative talent, The Civic Gallery is as an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work to the public in the Civic Reception of Kensington Town Hall.

 

What to see and do in Kensington and Chelsea

See and do

So much to see and do - visit major museums and galleries, lesser known hidden gems, theatres and other entertainment venues, parks and gardens, places of interest, libraries, sports and recreation, find sculpture on public display, discover the history of the borough, commemorative blue plaques of famous former residents and notable filming locations.

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Saatchi Gallery

Founded in 1985 to bring contemporary art to as wide an audience as possible by providing an innovative platform for emerging artists to show their work. The Gallery has hosted 15 out of the top 20 most visited exhibitions in London over the last five years, and has more followers on social media than any other museum in the world. Entry to all Saatchi Gallery’s exhibitions is free.

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Shopping

Shopping

Our shopping centres range from international destinations to smaller, more quirky local centres and street markets.

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Eat and drink

Where to Stay

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Michael Hoppen Gallery

<div class='contentField'><p><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-themecolor: text1;">One of the foremost collections of photography available to buy in Europe. </span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.michaelhoppengallery.com/">Read more</a></div>

Saatchi Gallery

<div class='contentField'><p>Founded in 1985 to bring contemporary art to as wide an audience as possible by providing an innovative platform for emerging artists to show their work. The Gallery has hosted 15 out of the top 20 most visited exhibitions in London over the last five years, and has more followers on social media than any other museum in the world. Entry to all Saatchi Gallery’s exhibitions is free.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Duke of York's HQ, King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4RY</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://www.saatchigallery.com/">Read more</a></div>

Graffik Gallery

<div class='contentField'><p><span lang="">Specialising in street art.</span></p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>284 Portobello Rd, London W10 5TE</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://graffikgallery.co.uk/">Read more</a></div>

Mosaic Rooms

<div class='contentField'><p>Art gallery and <a href="http://mosaicrooms.wpengine.com/category/shop/">bookshop</a>&nbsp;supporting and promoting contemporary Arab culture in London.</p> <p>Image © Andy Stagg</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Tower House, 226 Cromwell Rd, Kensington, London SW5 0SW</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://mosaicrooms.org/">Read more</a></div>

Royal Society of Sculptors

<div class='contentField'><p>Provides exhibitions, artists’ talks and creative workshops.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Dora House, 108 Old Brompton Rd, London SW7 3RA</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="https://sculptors.org.uk/royal-society-sculptors">Read more</a></div>

Westbank Gallery

<div class='contentField'><p>Contemporary art gallery, bar, event space, nightclub.</p> </div><div class='contentField'><p>Notting Hill, 3-5 Thorpe Cl, London W10 5XL</p> </div><div class='contentField'><a href="http://londonwestbank.com/">Read more</a></div>