Established: 1979
October Gallery opened in Bloomsbury, London, in 1979 and quickly established itself as a pioneer in showcasing contemporary art from around the world. Within this context, it has been instrumental in nurturing and shaping the careers of many artists including El Anatsui, Rachid Koraïchi, and Romuald Hazoumè. In its forty years of existence, October Gallery has continuously provided an innovative platform for contemporary artists, presenting works which are provocative, riveting and continuously fuelling current art discourse.
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Rafael Trelles in Conversation with Gerard Houghton
3-4.30pm
October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, WC1N 3AL
part of Rafael Trelles: Caliban
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Thu 8 Oct - Sat 21 Nov 2026
24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, WC1N 3AL, London
Tue-Sat 12.30-5.30pm
addressing historical and modern slavery, migration, and the brutal realities of postcolonial Africa, the internationally renowned artist’s iconic masks made of repurposed plastic containers reflect on the precarious nature of the world we inhabit
London
Thu 26 Nov 2026 - Sat 16 Jan 2027
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24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, WC1N 3AL, London
Tue-Sat 12.30-5.30pm
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