Hayward Gallery
Ernesto Neto, and The New Décor19th Jun – 5th Sep 2010
The Hayward Gallery is putting on a special exhibition of work by Ernesto Neto, who will transform the upper galleries and outdoor sculpture terraces with a number of new works. ‘The New Décor’ will survey some 30 contemporary artists whose work explores interior design as a means of engaging with contemporary culture.
The Hayward Gallery was designed by Hubert Bennett in 1968, and named after the leader of the GLC – Sir Isaac Hayward.
It is perhaps the grimmest of the Southbank Centre’s concrete catastrophes (one architect accused it of having a quite frightening ugliness
), but don’t let the depressing shell keep you from the inside – where you’ll find major art exhibitions by the world’s leading artists.
Art exhibitions at the Hayward
The Hayward Gallery focuses mainly on contemporary British art, but has ever-changing exhibitions by international artists. They feature a wide range of paintings, sculpture and photography. Admissions rates vary, depending on what’s on.
Facts and information
- Address:
- Hayward Gallery, Belvedere Road, Southbank,
London SE1 8XX
England - Telephone:
- Work +44 (0) 207 960 5226
- Bus route:
- 1 4 26 59 68 76 77 139 168 172 176 177 189 214 253 341 381 507 521 RV1 X68
- Train station:
- Embankment BK CR DS NR, Temple CR DS, Waterloo BK JB NR WC
- Opening times:
- 10–6 (Sat-Thu); 10–10 (Fri)
Hayward Gallery