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On the first Thursday of every month, Whitechapel Gallery celebrates the vibrancy of East London’s art community with curated recommendations for free exhibitions, music events, book launches, and more.

Explore galleries, artist-run spaces, and studios in our local area using our First Thursdays online listings to guide you. Alternatively, pick up a printed copy of the recommended programme from the Gallery foyer.

Get inspired – check out our latest Top 5 galleries and exhibitions, or follow one of our recommended Walking Routes to make the most out of your First Thursday.

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Sending My Love To You, Baby

Haricot Gallery is delighted to present Sending My Love To You, Baby, a joint exhibition between artists and friends Bernice Mulenga and Joy Yamusangie.

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Losing the Plot

Hypha Studios presents an exciting new exhibition in Hackney Downs

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Rocks Remember and Other Stories

Eagle Gallery / EMH Arts and Standpoint Gallery are delighted to present Denise de Cordova’s solo exhibition ‘Rocks Remember and Other Stories’.

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Chroma

This exhibition is set to showcase a collection of vivid, symbolic works inspired by Theunissen’s African roots and daily experiences.


Walking Routes

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November

Join this month’s walking route for an autumnal wander around East London. The path will take approximately one hour and twenty minutes. The first stop will be at Haricot Gallery for Sending My Love To You, Baby, the gallery is delighted...
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October

Join our recommended First Thursdays walking route tonight for three captivating free events from 6 to 9 pm in East London. This month’s itinerary will take approximately one hour. The first stop will be at Yamamoto Keiko Rochaix for The...
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September

First Thursdays is finally back with an exciting series of free events scheduled from 6 to 9 pm in East London. The walking route will be approximately one hour and fifty minutes long. The first stop will be at Chisenhale...

Exhibitions

Explore the current exhibitions at East London’s galleries, studios and artist run spaces.


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