Local Spotlight #16 - Islington Art Galleries
We love days spent wondering the streets of Islington, and one of our favourite activities is gallery hunting. Discover our top 3 art galleries here in Islington, all walking distance from Prime Backpackers.
1.Crafts Council Gallery
The Crafts Council Gallery in London is a new public space dedicated to craft. The Gallery presents a programme of exhibitions and events throughout the year that tell the many stories of crafting. It’s a welcoming and inclusive space that has been designed with collaboration in mind, offering something for anyone with an interest in craft or are just curious to discover more.
2. Pangolin London
Pangolin London are sculpture specialists and are one of London's few galleries dedicated to exhibiting simply this. Witness magnificent and thought provoking sculptures in King’s Cross, which exhibits sculpture not only in the gallery but also throughout the public spaces and along the canal-side. They are also keen to showcase both established and emerging artists within there gallery.
3. James Freeman Gallery
James Freeman Gallery is a contemporary art gallery. “Established in 2003, the gallery explores contemporary approaches to historicism, presenting artists who combine current tendencies with art-historical references and research.” In particular, the gallery aims to present artists who do this in a way that is both aesthetically powerful and technically accomplished. Wonderful artworks are what we look for, works that engage the eye, the heart and the mind.
Book your stay with us and get set for autumnal days wondering the streets of Islington.