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Whether you’re looking for on-the-rise artists or the Western world\u2019s most esteemed Old Masters, London\u2019s art trail never disappoints. Its landmark museums and galleries are strangers to no-one \u2013 but swap a day at the Tate for a clutch of lesser-known galleries, to experience the city\u2019s creative flair from a cutting-edge, and often far less crowded angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pedro Reyes at the Lisson Gallery, 27 Bell Street, London. Image courtesy of Lisson Gallery\/Pedro Reyes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Lisson Gallery<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Since its opening in 1967, Lisson Gallery has brought celebrated artists to the forefront of London\u2019s art scene, with Anish Kapoor, Lee Ufan, Ai Weiwei and Richard Deacon just some of the internationally-acclaimed names to have made their mark within its clean, all-white interiors. Perfectly placed between Edgware Road station and Regent\u2019s Park, it\u2019s a must-visit for anyone making their rounds of Marylebone\u2019s upscale boutiques and landmark museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 67 Lisson St, Marylebone, London NW1 5DA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wander east of the capital\u2019s hip-and-happening Shoreditch to find this small gem of a gallery, hidden away in a warehouse-style building so discreet and nondescript, that anyone searching for it would almost certainly walk right past its door. A moment\u2019s walk from Bethnal Green station and garden, its red-brick fa\u00e7ade conceals fascinating interiors, however, as it shows off the ground-breaking multimedia works of contemporary artists, including Turner prize winners Wolfgang Tillmans and Gillian Wearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 21 Herald St, London E2 6JT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dulwich Picture Gallery, London. Image courtesy of Dulwich Picture Gallery\/Adam Scott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Dulwich Picture Gallery<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1811, this quaint Dulwich hub is the world\u2019s first purpose-built art gallery that houses more than 600 paintings to date. From the works of Rembrandt, Canaletto, Rubens and Fragonard across its permanent collection, to its fascinating themed exhibitions, talks and community-led learning programmes, it\u2019s an institution within its local community and a landmark destination for fine art-lovers \u2013 yet retains its under-the-radar status, particularly by way of its location, tucked away near Dulwich Park in leafy southeast London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Gallery Rd, London SE21 7AD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victoria Miro<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Spread across a former furniture factory in Hoxton and a classic red-brick building behind Sotheby\u2019s in Mayfair, Victoria Miro is perhaps best known amongst modern art fanatics for housing the playfully dotted sculptures of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Since its conception in the 1980s, it has also been graced by the works of Grayson Perry, Isaac Julien, Idris Khan, and more international names boasting varied portfolios of paintings, sculptures, photography and cinematic installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 16 Wharf Rd, Hoxton, London N1 7RW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018Leaving the Theatre\u2019 by Carlo Carra (1910) at the Estorick Collection, London. Image courtesy of Estorick Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Estorick Collection<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A London go-to for acquainting yourself with modern Italian art at its finest, the Estorick Collection opened in 1998 within the walls of a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, to exhibit Futurist artwork alongside figurative art and sculptures from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Its carefully curated exhibitions are thoughtful and exemplary, with famous names such as Modigliani, Emilio Greco and Marcello Geppetti displaying the influence and power of Italian art and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 39A Canonbury Square, London N1 2AN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hauser & Wirth<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Though it has no fewer than nine venues across the world, set in everything from an impressive Gstaad chalet to a converted Somerset farm, Hauser & Wirth remains an independent gallery offering a refreshing take on contemporary art. Located in a sought-after central London location \u2013 the prestigious Savile Row \u2013 it presents the works of both emerging and established talent, with an impressive roster that includes Paul McCarthy, Fausto Melotti and Fabio Mauri. Expect spectacular diversity across the board \u2013 from the themes explored, to the mediums showcased, to the many origins and stories of its international artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 23 Savile Row, Mayfair, London W1S 2ET<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018Loie Hollowell: Dominant \/ Recessive\u2019 at Pace Gallery, London. Image courtesy of Pace Gallery\/Damian Griffiths<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Pace Gallery<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Situated between Piccadilly Circus and Green Park tube stations, Pace Gallery enjoys a central location in a wing of the Royal Academy of Arts. Founded in Boston in 1960, you\u2019ll find its venues across New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Seoul, Palo Alto and Geneva \u2013 making it rather well-known amongst seasoned art followers, yet unknown enough for you to enjoy a relatively crowd-free day of art-viewing in the Big Smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 6 Burlington Gardens, Mayfair, London W1S 3ET<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Crypt Gallery<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A goose bump-inducing site of historic wonder, the Crypt of St Pancras Paris Church has been used throughout its 200-year-old history as a burial site and air raid shelter, before its most recent transformation into a gallery space \u2013 leading the way for imaginative art venues in central London. Wander its vaulted underground pathways to explore its thought-provoking programme of 21st-century art exhibitions and immersive dance performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London NW1 2BA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018A Coin in Nine Hands \u2013 Part 1\u2019 (2017) at Large Glass, London. Image courtesy of Large Glass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Large Glass Gallery<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Open Wednesday to Saturday, this Caledonian Road hotspot offers a unique and innovative approach to its curation of contemporary art, with photography, sculpture and abstract paintings all featuring highly across its all-grey walls. Named after and inspired by the mind of Marcel Duchamp, it has housed the works of American visionary Sol LeWitt, Italian artist Guido Guidi and more, across a series of thoughtful thematic exhibitions since its opening in 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: 392 Caledonian Rd, London N1 1DN<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t