Zabludowicz Collection, London, UK
176, Prince of Wales Road, London
History
Inaugurated in 2007, the Zabludowicz Collection’s London project space presents exhibitions of collection works and new commissions by artists linked to the collection. Its varied programme includes group and solo exhibitions, commissions, residencies, the Zabludowicz Collection Curatorial Open and Testing Ground, an annual initiative for higher education in the arts and curating. It also has an active publishing arm and dynamic programme of free public events, ranging from talks and performances by artists and academics to community-based festivals and youth and adult education. All events and exhibitions are free and open to all.
History of the building
The former Methodist chapel that houses the collection was built between 1867 and 1871, in the Corinthian style. For nearly a century, it was the main place of worship for the Methodist community in north London. In 1963, the building was taken over by the London Drama School, which pioneered the Russian branch of method acting in the UK.
In 2004, when The London Drama Centre moved to new premises in Clerkenwell the building fell into disrepair. It was purchased by the Zabludowicz Collection in 2005 and was restored with a minimum of interference into its natural fabric by Allford Hall Monaghan and Morris. It reopened to the public in September 2007 as the London home of the Zabludowicz Collection. In 2010 the foyer was redesigned by Michael Marriott.
Featured News
RSS FeedParticipants needed for a project by artist Emma Smith at the Zabludowicz Collection
14 June 2013PUBLIC CALL OUT Participants needed for a one night event by artist Emma Smith at the Zabludowicz Collection, London.
Works by Varda Caivano from the Zabludowicz Collection in Venice Biennale
05 June 2013Works by Varda Caivano from the Zabludowicz Collection in The Encyclopedic Palace, Massimiliano Gioni's Venice Biennale exhibition
Elizabeth Neilson and Antti Laitinen in conversation at the ICA London
04 June 2013Artist Antti Laitinen, Elizabeth Neilson, Director of Zabludowicz Collection, and Harri Laakso, a co-curator of the Finnish Pavilion at this year's Venice Biennale - in conversation
