Located on the South Bank of the Thames, the Hayward Gallery showcases innovative and thought-provoking works by both established and emerging artists. With its iconic roof and brutalist architecture, the Hayward Gallery offers visitors a unique setting to explore a diverse range of contemporary art forms, from painting and sculpture to multimedia installations.
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What to see at the Hayward Gallery
The Hayward Gallery does not have its own permanent collection and, instead, hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions.
Current and planned exhibitions include:
Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere
The exhibition (18 June–1 September 2024) marks the first mid-career survey of New York-based, Bahamian artist Tavares Strachan (born in 1979), highlighting his inventive celebration of overlooked explorers and cultural figures. Through monumental sculptural commissions, large-scale collages, neon works and mixed-media installations, Strachan sheds light on hidden histories affected by bias. His narratives of erasure and remembrance address colonialism, racism, and the universal pursuit of belonging, offering audiences a journey of discovery and reflection. £18–19.
Visiting the Hayward Gallery
The Hayward Gallery is part of the Southbank Centre on the South Bank of the River Thames between Hungerford Bridge and Waterloo station.
The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday (it is closed on Mondays).
Admission to exhibitions is fairly expensive when compared to other art museums in London, although it is cheaper if you’re aged under 30. Unlike most other galleries, the Hayward Gallery does not offer discounted entry if you have a National Art Pass.
The Hayward Gallery Cafe is a nice spot for a drink and a light meal and its central location means that there are plenty of other places to eat and drink nearby.
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