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October Gallery

1978 establishments in EnglandArt galleries established in 1978Contemporary art galleries in LondonTourist attractions in the London Borough of CamdenUse British English from August 2015
OctoberGallery
OctoberGallery

The October Gallery is an art gallery based in central London, established in 1979.The October Gallery has shown the work of artists including El Anatsui, Rachid Koraïchi, Dominique Kouas, Romuald Hazoumè, Nnenna Okore, Laila Shawa and Kenji Yoshida. The gallery has promoted the Transvangarde movement and hosted talks, performances and seminars.

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October Gallery
Queen Square, London Bloomsbury (London Borough of Camden)

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