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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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Spillâge

Standpoint is pleased to present Spillâge, a group exhibition curated by HAZE projects.

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Baroque-O-Vision Redux

New Art Projects is delighted to present the first UK exhibition by sculptor Bill Albertini: Baroque-O-Vision Redux, a site-specific installation at the gallery.

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The National Gallery Project

We are delighted to announce The National Gallery Project, the first solo exhibition by Ken Kiff at Hales London.


Walking Routes

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April

First Thursdays is back! The first stop is at Hales for The National Gallery Project, a solo exhibition by Ken Kiff (b. 1935, Dagenham, Essex — d. 2001, London, UK) . Kiff’s first show at the gallery centres on works directly connected to...
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March

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 long. The first stop will be at 10 Greatorex Street for...
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February

First Thursdays is finally back with an exciting series of free events scheduled from 6 to 9 pm! There are three recommendations for tonight: a music night at Nunnery Gallery with Gusty Ferro and Joseph Ijoyemi, an annual group show...

Exhibitions

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


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