South London Gallery
London Learn more about what's on at South London Gallery and the artists shaping its programme.South London Gallery (SLG) is a publicly funded contemporary art gallery on Peckham Road in Camberwell, South London, UK. Founded in 1891 by philanthropist William Rossiter, the gallery is recognised for its programme of exhibitions, film, performance, and education projects.
The gallery’s main site at 65 Peckham Road occupies its original 19th-century location, expanded over time to include additional galleries, education spaces, a garden, and a café. In 2018, SLG opened the Fire Station at 82 Peckham Road, a Grade II listed former fire station. The site also includes the Art Block, a dedicated space for children and families on the nearby Sceaux Gardens estate and a garden designed by artists. The gallery is easily combined with exploring the wider Peckham and Camberwell neighbourhoods, which are known for their lively arts and cultural scenes.
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What is South London Gallery known for?
South London Gallery is known for its free, publicly accessible contemporary art programme, combining innovative exhibitions, live events, and long-term education and community projects. Established in 1891 to bring art to the people of south London, the gallery is recognised today as one of London’s leading contemporary visual art institutions, with a strong reputation for working closely with local communities while maintaining an international outlook.
What kind of art can I see at South London Gallery?
At South London Gallery, visitors encounter a wide range of contemporary art, including installation, sculpture, painting, moving image, performance, and socially engaged projects. Exhibitions often feature solo presentations and curated group shows by both emerging and established artists from the UK and abroad, with many projects commissioned specifically for SLG’s spaces and shaped by its interest in experimental and context-responsive practice.
Where is South London Gallery located?
South London Gallery is located on Peckham Road in Camberwell, south London, in the London Borough of Southwark. The main gallery is housed at 65 Peckham Road, with the Fire Station annexe opposite at 82 Peckham Road, a short distance from Peckham Rye and Camberwell Green and accessible by several bus routes linking to central London and nearby rail and Overground stations.
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