Press releases

Gabriel Chaile: Archaeology of Memory

Whitechapel Gallery presents a new commission from Argentinian Lisbon-based artist Gabriel Chaile (b. 1985, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina).

Posted in | 27 Jan 2026

Senga Nengudi: Performance Works 1972-1982

Whitechapel Gallery presents a rare archival exhibition of the work of pioneering artist and educator Senga Nengudi (b.1943, Chicago, USA). Featuring photographic works, archival materials and films of key performance pieces, the exhibition offers audiences unique insights into Nengudi’s work and practice.

Posted in | 15 Jan 2026

Veronica Ryan: Multiple Conversations

Veronica Ryan: Multiple Conversations is a major exhibition dedicated to the award-winning British artist Veronica Ryan (b.1956, Plymouth, Montserrat).

Posted in | 27 Nov 2025

Forward Programme 2026-2027

2026 marks Whitechapel Gallery’s 125th anniversary, providing a unique opportunity to celebrate the Gallery’s groundbreaking history, while setting out a bold new direction for the future.

Posted in | 11 Nov 2025

Corin Sworn wins the Max Mara Art Prize for Women in collaboration with Whitechapel Gallery

20 May-19 July 2015

Iwona Blazwick, OBE, former Director of the Whitechapel Gallery announced Corin Sworn as the fifth winner of the prestigious Max Mara Art Prize for Women at a ceremony at the Italian Embassy on 23 January 2014.

Posted in | 23 Jan 2014

New Curator announced for the Whitechapel Gallery 

The Whitechapel Gallery announced today that Omar Kholeif is appointed Curator.

Posted in | 04 Dec 2013

Collecting Contemporary Art Course

1 October - 19 October 2013

The Whitechapel Gallery’s Collecting Contemporary Art Course provides art enthusiasts with an essential guide to collecting contemporary art including high-profile talks, trips to artist studios and a behind-the-scenes tour of a world-famous auction house.

Posted in | 01 Oct 2013