Newport Street Gallery, located in Vauxhall, South London, is a striking contemporary art space founded by Damien Hirst to showcase works from his personal collection. Housed in a converted terrace of Grade II listed Victorian buildings—once used for theatre scenery production—the gallery was redesigned by Caruso St John Architects and awarded the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize in 2016. Since opening in 2015, it has presented exhibitions featuring artists such as Francis Bacon, Sarah Lucas, and Jeff Koons, alongside emerging talents and indigenous art from the Pacific Northwest. Admission is free, and the gallery includes a café and shop, offering an accessible and immersive cultural experience.
London United KingdomNewport Street Gallery is located at 1 Newport Street, London SE11 6AJ, in the Vauxhall area of South London. The gallery was created by contemporary artist Damien Hirst to display his personal art collection and to showcase exhibitions of interest to him. It is housed in a beautifully renovated Victorian scenery-painting studio building, a Grade II listed structure that spans 37,000 square feet with six exhibition spaces over two levels. The architectural conversion by Caruso St John Architects won the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize. The gallery offers a compelling cultural experience with free admission, an onsite café called Pharmacy2, and a gallery shop. It is easily accessible by public transport, with Vauxhall station just a 10-minute walk away, along with nearby bus stops. Visitors can also explore the vibrant Southbank Centre, Tate Modern, and other cultural highlights close by in this dynamic part of London.