Goldsmiths CCA Opens New Exhibition Space in London
So, back on September 8, 2018, the Goldsmiths Center for Contemporary Art in London launched a brand new exhibition space that covers 930 square meters. This project got a boost from several well-known alumni like Damien Hirst and Steve McQueen, whose pieces were auctioned at Christie's. Galleries such as Sadie Coles and Pilar Corrias also pitched in. The renovation of the old Victorian bathhouse was handled by the architecture firm Assemble, which won the Turner Prize in 2015. Sarah McCrory has been overseeing the space since January 2017, which includes eight galleries. The opening features work from Mika Rottenberg, with future exhibitions lined up for Kris Lemsalu and a posthumous display of Alexis Hunter.
Key facts
- Goldsmiths CCA opened a new 930 sqm exhibition space on September 8, 2018.
- Alumni including Damien Hirst and Steve McQueen donated works auctioned at Christie's to fund the space.
- The renovation of a former Victorian public bathhouse was done by Assemble, 2015 Turner Prize winners.
- The space has eight galleries and is directed by Sarah McCrory.
- Inaugural exhibition features Mika Rottenberg with new works commissioned by Kunsthaus Bregenz and MAMbo.
- Future exhibitions include Kris Lemsalu (Nov 23, 2018 – Feb 3, 2019), Alexis Hunter, and Chicago Imagists (March 2019).
- Supporting galleries include Sadie Coles, Pilar Corrias, Lisson, and Thomas Dane.
- The project was accelerated by using a semi-abandoned campus area.
Entities
Artists
- Damien Hirst
- Steve McQueen
- Bridget Riley
- Sarah Lucas
- Gillian Wearing
- Yinka Shonibare
- Glenn Brown
- Michael Landy
- Michael Craig-Martin
- Mika Rottenberg
- Kris Lemsalu
- Alexis Hunter
- Chicago Imagists
Institutions
- Goldsmiths Center for Contemporary Art
- Christie's
- Sadie Coles HQ
- Pilar Corrias Gallery
- Lisson Gallery
- Thomas Dane Gallery
- Assemble
- Kunsthaus Bregenz
- Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna (MAMbo)
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom