Art Guide Hayward Gallery, London

Hayward Gallery, London

South Bank Centre, Belvedere Road, London , SE1 8XX (map)
Telephone: 020 7921 0600
Web site: www.hayward-gallery.org.uk
See also: London

Background information
The Hayward Gallery, a purpose built, modern art gallery, opened in 1968. It is considered a classic example of 'Brutalist architecture' the gallery plays a vital role in the visual arts in the UK and international as one of the largest and most versatile temporary art exhibition spaces in Britain, it has proved remarkably adaptable for presenting a wide range of ground-breaking exhibitions over 30 years. In addition to the London venue, the Hayward is responsible for National Touring Exhibitions (NTE) and the Arts Council Collection (ACC). The programme provides a contempory perspective on the art of our time and times past. It aims to bring an enquiring and critical edge to exhibitions which span history, cultures, artistic disciplines and media. Temporary exhibition gallery - no permanent collection.

General information
Facilities: Cafe, Shop, Parking, Disabled Access, Tours, Picnic Area, Lectures
Admission: 10.00-6.00 Every day and 10.00-8.00 Tuesday and Wednesday; Ł9 adults, Ł6 concessions
How to find us: On South Bank of the Thames, Belvedere Road, between the Royal Festival Hall and Royal National Theatre. Buses to Waterloo, request stop. BR- Waterloo, Charing Cross, Underground- Charing Cross, Embankment

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Visitors Forum

I was looking through "The 20th Cent. Art Book" by Phaidon Press, saw Tony Cragg's 1987 installation "Minster" and wanted find out more about him, and his thoughts that went into the "cluster of rusty spires" that appears to have been placed on a rooftop. I too like to collect "debris from society" and rearrange it into meaningful works. The industrial age here in Anchorage, Alaska is relatively young, and yet we will follow in Englands footsteps,rather than learn to make different choices. Our current governor wants to reap all the natural resources we have (timber, oil, etc) without any thought of the future effects. Thanks for your web site. Your museum sounds so wonderful, always changing, not collecting. I wish there was a way to reach Tony Cragg. Living positively in Alaska, Thalia

Thalia Wilkinson - 2003-03-09

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