Fitzrovia galleries & exhibitions: autumn 2025

Curated by Lydia Allain Chapman, The Artist’s Corner brings together Fitzrovia’s vibrant creative community under one roof. Inspired by Bober’s mural, which honours the women who shaped the local garment industry, the exhibition showcases works that explore identity, craftsmanship, and collective heritage.

The pop-up features works on paper, canvas, resin, and installation by rising artists including Taya De La Cruz, Melissa Hartley, Marie Louise Jones, and Bea Santos. Visitors can also experience Bober’s 2021/2019 series — a poignant visual diary from lockdown — and unique pieces like the ‘Leftovers Loveseat’, crafted from recycled oyster shells sourced from Fitzrovia’s restaurants.

The Artist’s Corner celebrates the creative diversity of Fitzrovia Quarter, where independent galleries and cultural institutions unite to showcase exceptional talent. From established names to rising voices, here’s what to explore this season across the neighbourhood.

1. Kamel Lazaar Foundation / IBRAAZ – 93 Mortimer Street

Opening its doors this October, IBRAAZ — founded by the Kamel Lazaar Foundation — introduces a major new cultural hub for Global Majority artists. Its debut exhibition, Parliament of Ghosts by acclaimed Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama (3 Oct 2025 – 15 Feb 2026), transforms the space into a monumental installation of reclaimed materials and layered histories. With its café and talk series, Ibraaz promises to be a landmark of creativity in Fitzrovia Quarter.

2. Gillian Jason Gallery – 19 Great Titchfield Street

Championing female-identifying artists, Gillian Jason Gallery presents A Warm Life Through Butter, a solo exhibition by Emily Ponsonby (11 September – 18 October 2025). Ponsonby’s vivid, intimate works explore emotion and identity through texture and tone — a fitting contribution to Fitzrovia’s dynamic art scene.

3. Eclectic Gallery – 16 Newman Street

Bold and contemporary, Eclectic Gallery bridges fine art and street culture. This autumn, it hosts a live painting and Q&A with artist Danny O’Connor at Madera, Treehouse Hotel (15 Oct). Expect expressive techniques, vivid compositions, and an evening celebrating the creative pulse of Fitzrovia.

★ Represented artists in The Artist’s Corner: Caio Locke’s work from Eclectic Gallery will also be showcased in The Artist’s Corner pop-up exhibition.

 

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7. Niru Ratnam Gallery – 71 Great Portland Street

Known for challenging and thought-provoking exhibitions, Niru Ratnam Gallery presents two standout shows this season:

•   ●  The Earth Laughs in Flowers by Adham Faramawy (12 Sept – 25 Oct), exploring queer ecology and cultural history through video and painting.
•   ●  In Passing (25 Sept – 29 Nov), a group exhibition examining resistance and transience in modern society.

The gallery will also appear at Frieze London, showcasing South Korean artist Eunjo Lee in the Focus section.

8. The Cartoon Museum — 63 Wells Street

A beloved Fitzrovia institution, The Cartoon Museum dives into imagination and nostalgia with The Future Was Then (4 Oct 2025 – 22 Mar 2026). The exhibition explores how comics of the past envisioned the future — a playful yet profound look at creativity across generations.

★ Represented artists for The Artist’s Corner: Alice Thompson and J’adore Nicholas.

9. Fitzrovia Chapel — 2 Pearson Square

An architectural and cultural gem, Fitzrovia Chapel offers a serene space for reflection through art. This autumn, it hosts a series of intimate exhibitions:

•   ●  Maria Kreyn (13–18 Oct)
•   ●  Robert Coutelas (28–31 Oct)
•   ●  Ben Edge (6–26 Nov), whose works also appear in The Artist’s Corner pop-up.

Each show celebrates craftsmanship and narrative within a setting of Byzantine-inspired beauty.

★ Represented artist for The Artist’s Corner: Ben Edge.

 

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13. Des Bains Gallery

Des Bains Gallery continues What is Less or More than a Touch? by Sebastián Espejo (until 18 Oct). The exhibition delves into intimacy, perception, and the subtleties of contact through minimalist visual language — a quiet yet powerful reflection on connection and sensitivity.

★ Represented artists in The Artist’s Corner: Lucia Farrow and Sebastián Espejo are among the featured artists from Des Bains represented in The Artist’s Corner pop-up gallery.

14. Hope 93 Gallery

At Hope 93, The Purpose of Light by Misan Harriman (11 Jul – 30 Oct) explores illumination as both metaphor and medium. Through large-scale photographic works, Harriman invites viewers to reflect on resilience, representation, and the beauty of being seen – a resonant complement to Fitzrovia’s season of creative storytelling.

15. Edel Assanti

Edel Assanti presents And Yet It Still Moves by Noémie Goudal (Opening 9 Oct, 6–8pm). Premiered at Centre Pompidou, the show brings together film, sculpture, and photography to explore the Earth as a constantly shifting entity. Goudal’s immersive installations transform geology into poetry, mirroring the Artist’s Corner themes of transformation and renewal.

 

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Beyond Fitzrovia’s established galleries, The Artist’s Corner celebrates a new wave of emerging talent — independent creators whose practice reflects the district’s spirit of experimentation, identity, and craftsmanship.

Each artist brings a unique voice to the pop-up showcase, transforming Fitzrovia Quarter into a dialogue between tradition and innovation.

• ★ Taya De La Cruz
• ★  Melissa Hartley
• ★  Marie Louise Jones
• ★  Beatriz Santos
• ★  Oliwia Bober
• ★  Bbblob
• ★  Lina Barouch
• ★  Harriet Wood
• ★  Matt Dosa

📍 The Artist’s Corner Pop-up

•   ●  Location: 55 Eastcastle Street, London W1W 7SE
•   ●  Date & time: 23–25 October 2025
•   ●  Free entry

Discover the full programme of galleries and events at fitzroviaquarter.co.uk or follow @FitzroviaQuarter via Instagram for updates, artist features, and behind-the-scenes insights.