Cultural lineage

Contemporary art commissioning

One of the through-lines connecting these venues — part of what each of them is known for, not just what's on this week.

2 venues in London working in this tradition

Venues

Chisenhale Gallery

64 Chisenhale Road

Chisenhale Gallery commissions ambitious new work from a single artist at a time, often their first major UK presentation. Its reputation rests on backing…

Matt's Gallery

6 Charles Clowes Walk

Founded in 1979, Matt's Gallery is one of London's longest-running artist-led spaces, built on commissioning ambitious, often site-specific new work rather…