Feature

The Creative Space Series: gallery@oxo at Oxo Tower Wharf London

22 Jan 2025

by ArtRabbit. In Partnership with Coin Street

Explore gallery@oxo at Oxo Tower Wharf, a unique venue promoting creativity along London's cultural trail, ideal for art exhibitions and cultural events.

Even as digital and physical boundaries merge, there's a unique and irreplaceable value in experiencing art physically - directly and in the intended setting. While many artists and creatives share their work online, physical venues offer a unique opportunity for audiences to engage directly with artworks, providing an irreplaceable context and scale that digital platforms can often not replicate. But operating a gallery or project space in cities like London are prohibitively expensive. Without spaces to trial and showcase their ideas, artists, creators, and designers may find their work becoming stagnant or lack the exposure and ability to build an audience.

This editorial series seeks to explore unique venues across the United Kingdom that not only accommodate but actively foster the creativity of artists, designers, photographers, and cultural practitioners. We will feature everything from quirky venues to unusual spaces that are available for arts and culture events. These spaces offer both long-term rentals and temporary, pop-up opportunities. The focus here is on environments that allow creatives to experiment, gain exposure, and connect with both peers and audiences without the ongoing financial burden of maintaining a permanent gallery space.

Such spaces extend their value beyond the artists; they enrich the cultural fabric of their communities, attract visitors, and foster a spirit of collaboration and innovation. Moving away from a purely commercial perspective, we examine how these hubs function as crucial components in the cultural ecosystem, facilitating the professional presentation of creative works in interesting, inspiring and/or strategic settings.

Introducing gallery@oxo

Leading our series is gallery@oxo, a gem nestled within the iconic Oxo Tower Wharf on London’s South Bank. More than just a venue, this contemporary space has become an institution, known for its distinctive architectural style. With 1,500 square feet of exhibition area, gallery@oxo offers a canvas for art and cultural events, surrounded by stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and direct access to the bustling Thames walkway. The location is enhanced by its proximity to the OXO Tower Restaurant, cafés, bars, and thirty design studios and shops filled with innovative, contemporary designer-makers.

Positioned on the cultural trail that includes landmarks like the Tate Modern, Hayward Gallery, and Southbank Centre, gallery@oxo’s location is unmatched, enhancing its visibility and situating it at the heart of London’s art pilgrimage route.

What gallery@oxo Offers

The venue itself is a bright, airy haven that has hosted a diverse range of events, from photography exhibitions to design pop-ups. It has developed a reputation for showcasing innovation in art, architecture, and design. Booking gallery@oxo comes with the promise of substantial footfall and comprehensive promotional support. This includes access to their recurrent audience, campaigns across social media, public relations efforts, and digital poster placements, ensuring that each event reaches its potential audience.

Coin Street Oxo Exhibitions and Studios. Riverside view

How to Hire gallery@oxo

Artists, designers, photographers, brands, and cultural institutions can book gallery@oxo for their projects or events. For more information about gallery@oxo visit their website at coinstreet.org/space-and-venue-hire/galleryoxo.

gallery@oxo
Email: galleries@coinstreet.org
Telephone: 020 7021 1650

Stay tuned as we continue to explore more spaces that are available for art and cultural events and pop exhibitions.

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