Gasworks is a contemporary art organisation based near
The Oval
The Oval, currently named for sponsorship reasons as the Kia Oval, is an international cricket ground in Kennington, located in the borough of Lambeth, in south London. The Oval has been the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club sinc ...
cricket ground in
Kennington
Kennington is a district in south London, England. It is mainly within the London Borough of Lambeth, running along the boundary with the London Borough of Southwark, a boundary which can be discerned from the early medieval period between th ...
,
South East London, which comprises a
gallery and 13 artist
studio
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The word ''studio'' is derived from the , from , from ''studere'', meaning to study or zeal.
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The studio of any artist, esp ...
s as well offering
residencies, international
fellow
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ships and educational projects.
Artist residency
The gallery is part of
The Triangle Network, an international network or residencies and workshops offering artists the opportunity develop their practice stimulated by a climate of international exchange and dialogue.
Some studios are rented to London-based artists and some are reserved for an International Residency Programme for non-UK based artists.
Gasworks residencies encourage exchange of ideas between practitioners, instigating experimentation with new concepts and new materials.
Since 1994, Gasworks Residency Programme has worked with artists from countries worldwide, with
Chris Ofili,
Yinka Shonibare,
Song Dong
Song Dong (, born 1966) is a Chinese contemporary artist, active in sculpture, Installation art, installations, performance, photography and video. He has been involved in many solo and group exhibitions around the world, covering a range of them ...
and
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye (born 1977) is a British painter and writer of Ghanaian heritage. She is best known for her portraits of imaginary subjects, or ones derived from found objects, which are painted in muted colours. Her work has contributed to ...
among its alumni.
[Gareth Harris (27 November 2023)]
Gasworks contemporary art centre in London appoints Robert Leckie as new director
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Gasworks residencies include an education and outreach programme, with some residencies dedicated to working with local community groups. Residencies culminate in Open Studios with occasional projects developed in collaboration with the exhibition programme.
Exhibitions
Gasworks hosts up to four exhibitions a year and profiles emerging or mid-career international or UK artists who have limited previous exposure in London. The exhibitions are complemented by a programme of education and off-site activities.
Directors
* 2005–2023: Alessio Antoniolli
* 2024–: Robert Leckie
References
External links
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The Oval
Contemporary art galleries in London
Buildings and structures in the London Borough of Lambeth
Tourist attractions in the London Borough of Lambeth
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