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Whitechapel Gallery presents a new commission from Argentinian Lisbon-based artist Gabriel Chaile (b. 1985, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina).
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.
Veronica Ryan: Multiple Conversations is a major exhibition dedicated to the award-winning British artist Veronica Ryan (b.1956, Plymouth, Montserrat).
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.
The Whitechapel Gallery introduces a Café/Bar with longer opening hours and larger capacity at the front of the building on Whitechapel High Street run by caterers Leafi.
The Whitechapel Gallery has been awarded £256,700 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the continuation of the Skills for the Future Traineeship programme.
On 2 April 2014 British artist Howard Hodgkin was the first recipient of the Swarovski Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon at a glittering gala dinner at the Whitechapel Gallery. It honours the lifetime achievement of one of our greatest artists.
British artist Howard Hodgkin is announced today as the first artist to be given the Swarovski Whitechapel Gallery Art Icon
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