About October Gallery
October Gallery is a striking venue with three unique spaces for hire in central London & supports an ongoing programme of events during the year, collaborating with many partners.
October Gallery Description
Founded in 1979, October Gallery was the first London gallery to exhibit innovative contemporary art from cultures around the world. It is a charitable trust which is supported by the sale of art, rental of event spaces and the active support of dedicated artists & friends around the world.
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The Gallery and Café are closed until 4th September. When we return, our new chef Irem Aksu will be in residence. Irem founded Topik, a successful food project and catering service, in 2015. Topik explores the diverse culinary roots of Istanbul and Anatolia. Before food became her main passion, Irem worked as a news reporter and a human rights campaigner. Whilst completing her MA in Cultural and Critical Studies in London, she started running pop-up food events. As well as completing work experience at Ottolenghi, Irem has worked at e5 Bakehouse for two years; where she cooked organic, locally sourced meals. Topik's menu offers clean and seasonal lunch dishes which capture the unspoken flavours from Turkey and beyond. Changes daily.
It's the last week to catch Rachid Koraïchi Les Maîtres du Temps (Masters of Time) before we close for summer! The Gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday 12:30-5:30pm. Read more about the exhibition here The Arab British Centre
Sanjo Festival NYC presents SAAWEE: a duo of Korean percussion and contemporary violin incorporating Korean Shaman Rhythm. Violinist Sita Chay and percussionist JiHye Kim will join together for an evening of music. Sita Chay is a violinist and composer who won the 2017 Latin Grammy Awards in the category "Best Mariachi Album" as a world-renowned violinist for the album "Flor de Toloache." Sita is the first and only Korean artist to win this award. Jihye Kim was awarded the Grand Prize at the KBS Korean Traditional Music Award as a member of the "Ensemble Sinawi" group in 2012 and is the leader of London-based band "Urban Sound."
Behind the scenes of Rachid Koraïchi’s new exhibition Les Maîtres du Temps (Masters of Time). The exhibition is now open until 28th July, 12:30 - 5:30pm Tuesday-Saturday. Don’t forgot to get your free ticket for the artist talk on Saturday 23rd June 2018 https://bit.ly/2sb5gFa
Rachid Koraïchi: Les Maîtres du Temps (Masters of Time) opens on 21st June and will run until 28th July 2018 at October Gallery. For more information on tomorrow's private view, email press@octobergallery.co.uk or send us a Facebook message!
Next week, Rachid Koraïchi's forthcoming exhibition at October gallery, titled Les Maîtres du temps (Masters of Time) will open. Rachid will be in conversation at the Gallery with Head of Special Projects Gerard Houghton to discuss his new body of works. A fantastic opportunity to hear from the 2011 Jameel Prize winning artist. Book your free ticket here now before they're gone! https://bit.ly/2sb5gFa
Join us this Saturday to see Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga's exhibition Fragile Responsibility. The show closes on 16th June, so don’t miss out! Image: Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga, Fragile 6, 2018. Acrylic and oil on canvas. Courtesy the Artist and October Gallery, London.
Join us for the trip of a life time - an illuminating evening in conversation with Michael Pollen, the bestselling author of some of our greatest thinking on human nature and nutrition. In mid-life, he turns his attention to one of the most intriguing stories of the 20th century - how psychedelics changed the western world and why they may yet hold the key to our mental health. Reserve your ticket here https://bit.ly/2H6YZjn
On 21st and 22nd June Nostalgia Cina – Flower Deity / Two Immortals - a Chinese Nuoh Mask Theatre will be presented by 上 默劇 Shang Orientheatre at October Gallery.
The performance will be given by Sun Li-Tsuei and Huang Wen-Hua. Sun Li-Tsuei founded Shang Orientheatre in 2000. This is an exciting chance to see Chinese culture brought in to modern times, transferring philosophy into contemporary physical theatre. Book your ticket here https://bit.ly/2IXPVPl
To celebrate Eddy Kamuanga's current exhibition, Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher will be presenting images and videos from three explorations of the Congo from the 1970's onwards. Some of these photographs will be included in their forthcoming book African Twilight, due to be published on 16th October, 2018. Join us at October on 12th June to learn more about how Beckwith and Fisher have made it their life's work to show the beauty of cultures all over Africa, documenting ceremonies and traditional practices that are rapidly disappearing https://bit.ly/2seRfas
Next month, Rachid Koraïchi's forthcoming exhibition at October gallery, titled Les Maîtres du temps (Masters of Time) will open. Rachid will be in conversation at the Gallery with Head of Special Projects Gerard Houghton to discuss his new body of works. A fantastic opportunity to hear from the 2011 Jameel Prize winning artist. Book your free ticket here https://bit.ly/2sb5gFa
Tomorrow at 3pm Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga will be in conversation at October Gallery, hear from a rising star of Contemporary African Art https://bit.ly/2EZ8RL0 #art #africanart #drc #congo #fragileresponsibility #contemporaryart
Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga, Fragile 2, 2018. From the Fragile Responsibility series. Image: the Artist and October Gallery, London.
Our current exhibition Portal closes on 5th May, be sure to check it out. And don't forget you can join us on the closing day to hear artist Robert Beer discuss the symbolism of wrathful Buddhist deities, reserve your free ticket here https://bit.ly/2K2UQPW
Get your ticket now! Next month Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga will be in conversation at October Gallery, hear from a rising star of Contemporary African Art https://bit.ly/2EZ8RL0 #art #africanart #drc #congo #fragileresponsibility #contemporaryart
Beyond Black Panther: afrofuturism takes flight at Museum of Contemporary Photography featuring Alexis Peskine. Check out The Guardian review of In Their Own Form https://bit.ly/2GMheuZ
Un endroit unique , atypique , précurseur , humble , sans chichi , on se sent en famille , l'objectif est atteint . Je reviendrais . Merci pour votre accueil , les amis de l'art , les amis de Julien . Bea
Such a great alternative to any commercial hotels. My own wish is to have more time to enjoy the neighbourhood and gallery/cafe. The room (No. 10) was perfect.
Promoting aslo great African artists works ..
I've been a few times to the gallery and it's great. The works are impressive. Master pieces really.
I visited twice and I loved the exhibitions and the ambient of the place, great space.
I love this place, so welcoming, nice exhibitions and the staff always very attentive. My kids truly enjoy experimenting the art activities happening every first Saturday each month.
I have been using the October Gallery (both Club Room & Theatre Room) to host events for a number of months now. My guests will always comment on the beauty, uniqueness and creativity of the space. I can highly recommend it for events of all types.
Friendly and very helpful staff. The rooms were clean.
First time I have been, as saw exhibition pic in the Guardian. Lovely staff, great venue hiden away, will keep an eye out for forthcoming exhibitions. Great
Excellent gallery and the food is deliiicious
Amazing refuge of magic radiating true inspirations...