Golden Thread Gallery Competitors

Championing the possibilities of new ideas in contemporary art since opening in 1970, Serpentine has presented pioneering exhibitions for almost half a century, showing a wide range of work from emerging practitioners to the most internationally recognised artists of our time, providing a place for them to experiment and an open platform for them to be seen and heard. Across two sites in Kensington Gardens, Serpentine South and Serpentine North present a year-round, open programme of exhibitions, including education, live events and technological innovation in the park and beyond. Proud to maintain free access for all visitors, thanks to its unique location, the galleries also reach an exceptionally broad audience and connect with the local community.

Whitechapel Gallery is a ground-breaking arts institution located in the heart of London’s East End – one of the most diverse and creative quarters in the world. Locally embedded and globally connected, the Gallery was founded in 1901 to enrich the cultural offer for the people of East London. Over the years, the Gallery has played host to some of the world’s most significant and visionary artists, showcasing art from across the globe, including China, Brazil and the Islamic world. We are equally committed to supporting local artists and communities, many of whom come from, or reflect, the many migrants that have made Whitechapel and its surrounding areas their home. We aim to make contemporary art accessible and exciting to the widest possible audiences through a bold, radical and distinctive programme that puts artists and ideas at the heart of everything we do. We are particularly committed to showing under-represented, under-served artists, especially women and people of colour, and to present provocative artworks that expand thinking around the key socio-political concerns of our time.

We’re building a new museum for London. In the meantime, visit us at Docklands 💙 The Museum of London tells the ever-changing story of this great world city and its people, from 450,000 BC to the present day. Our galleries, exhibitions, displays and activities seek to inspire a passion for London and provide a sense of the vibrancy that makes the city such a unique place. The museum at Docklands is open daily 10am – 5pm and is FREE to all, and you can explore the Museum of London with collections online – home to 80,000 objects with more being added.