SLG History
The origins of the South London Gallery lie in the South London Working Men's College, established by William Rossiter in 1868, which evolved into a Free Library and Art Gallery.
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With a vision to ‘bring art to the people of South London’, the South London Gallery (SLG) was established in the 19th century by philanthropist William Rossiter and today it is one of the capital’s leading contemporary visual art institutions. The SLG has an established reputation for its ground-breaking programme of contemporary art exhibitions, events and education projects for children, young people and adults.
Past Exhibitions & Events
The South London Gallery is a leading gallery showcasing the best in international contemporary art.
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Fire Station
Built in 1867, the former Peckham Road Fire Station is a striking example of Victorian domestic Gothic architecture.
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Contemporary Collection
Our contemporary collection includes self-portraits by a range of artists, works relating to the local area and the South London Gallery's exhibitions programme.
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Historic Collection
The South London Gallery’s historic art collection contains more than 5,000 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, coins and textiles.
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Archive and Local History
Discover more about people and places that have contributed to the rich and varied histories of the both the South London Gallery and the local area.
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