Greetings Newman peeps! On this blog we hope to provide you with various links, information and photos for fun artistically minded things you can do while studying in England next year. To start out, let's look at just some of the plethora of art galleries that are found in the London metro area, just a trip on the Underground away!
(click on the heading to visit the museum site.)
[Guildhall Yard (off Gresham Street) London EC2V 5AE]
Many famous and much-loved pictures are once again on view for the public to see and enjoy in the new Guildhall Art Gallery which 
opened in 1999. The original gallery was burned down during a severe air raid in May 1941.
The new gallery displays about 250 works of art at a time, with a programme of temporary exhibitions exploring different themes and allowing many lesser-known pictures from the collection to come out of store.
opened in 1999. The original gallery was burned down during a severe air raid in May 1941.The new gallery displays about 250 works of art at a time, with a programme of temporary exhibitions exploring different themes and allowing many lesser-known pictures from the collection to come out of store.
[The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN]
Houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.
The National Gallery was established for the benefit of all. With a commitment to free admission, a cen
tral and accessible site, and extended opening hours the Gallery has ensured that its collection can be enjoyed by the widest public possible, and not become the exclusive preserve of the privileged. The Gallery continues to pursue a vigorous and socially inclusi
ve outreach programme, and caters to the needs of all groups in society.
The National Gallery was established for the benefit of all. With a commitment to free admission, a cen
tral and accessible site, and extended opening hours the Gallery has ensured that its collection can be enjoyed by the widest public possible, and not become the exclusive preserve of the privileged. The Gallery continues to pursue a vigorous and socially inclusi
ve outreach programme, and caters to the needs of all groups in society.
[Silk St, London, Greater London, EC2Y 8, UK]
“A building where there is always something rich and strange going on.”
The Barbican Centre is the largest multi-arts centre in Europe, featuring art, film, music, theatre, dance and education all under one roof and under one creative direction.
The Centre comprises the 1,949 seat Barbican Hall, the 1,166-seat Barbican Theatre, the 200-seat Pit theatre, 3 cinemas, the 1,393 m2 Barbican Art Gallery, a 2nd gallery; The Curve, 4,645m2 of foyers and public spaces, the Lakeside Terrace, a roof-top tropical conservatory, 7 conference suites, 2 trade exhibition halls, private function rooms and the 3 restaurants; Searcy’s, Waterside Café and Balcony Bistro.
The Centre comprises the 1,949 seat Barbican Hall, the 1,166-seat Barbican Theatre, the 200-seat Pit theatre, 3 cinemas, the 1,393 m2 Barbican Art Gallery, a 2nd gallery; The Curve, 4,645m2 of foyers and public spaces, the Lakeside Terrace, a roof-top tropical conservatory, 7 conference suites, 2 trade exhibition halls, private function rooms and the 3 restaurants; Searcy’s, Waterside Café and Balcony Bistro.
[16 - 18 Ramillies StreetLondonW1F 7LW]
The largest public gallery in London dedicated to photography. From the latest emerging talent, to historical archives and established 
artists - we are the place to see photography in all its forms.
artists - we are the place to see photography in all its forms.
Currently celebrating our 13th year of connecting fans with the art theylove, we at The Animation Art Gallery remain passionately committed toproviding our customers with a unique an
d irresistible shopping experience.We love what we do and we share your enthusiasm. Whether browsing or buyingyou're always welcome to swing by the store and stay for a chat.
d irresistible shopping experience.We love what we do and we share your enthusiasm. Whether browsing or buyingyou're always welcome to swing by the store and stay for a chat.
The Duke of York's HQ, Sloane Square, offers an ideal environment to view contemporary art, with very large well-proportioned rooms and high ceilings. The Gallery occupies the enti
re 70,000 sq ft building giving the gallery scope for a book shop, educational facilities and a café/bar. It is ideally located in a central London location on Kings Road, Chelsea. -->Free admission to all shows - including temporary, curated exhibitions, as part of the Saatchi Gallery’s aim to 
bring contemporary art to the widest audience possible - has been enabled through the Gallery’s corporate partnership with the leading contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury & Company.
re 70,000 sq ft building giving the gallery scope for a book shop, educational facilities and a café/bar. It is ideally located in a central London location on Kings Road, Chelsea. -->Free admission to all shows - including temporary, curated exhibitions, as part of the Saatchi Gallery’s aim to 
bring contemporary art to the widest audience possible - has been enabled through the Gallery’s corporate partnership with the leading contemporary art auction house Phillips de Pury & Company.
[Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 0RN]
Located in the Somerset House, The Courtlauld Galleries are a vibrant international centre for the study of the history of art and conservation and is also home to one of the finest small art museums in the world. The Courtauld Institute of Art is one of the worlds leading centres for the study of art history and conservation. Renowned for our
breadth of coverage, our teaching ranges from antiquity thr
ough to the contemporary. The gallery houses one of Britain's best-love collections, including famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, and offers an acclaimed programme of temorary exhibitions.
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