A Group Exhibition | Article | Visual Atelier 8

In October 2024, London’s Cadogan Gallery, a mainstay of the city’s art scene since 1980, has opened its new flagship gallery in Belgravia. This expansion comes over forty years after the gallery first opened, marking a significant milestone for one of London’s longest-standing contemporary art institutions. Located at 7-9 Harriet Street, this newly renovated space, designed by Studio Jake Lai, adds over 400 square meters across two floors, providing ample room for exhibitions and artist-focused events. The design, carefully crafted to meet artists’ needs while preserving the gallery’s identity, represents a strategic step forward for Cadogan Gallery, which has continuously supported both established and emerging artists.

The gallery’s expansion in Belgravia aligns with a recent opening in Milan, underscoring Cadogan Gallery’s ambitious growth and commitment to its artists. This new flagship supports larger and more complex exhibitions, offering a main exhibition area alongside additional gallery space downstairs. The layout also includes a viewing room and open-plan offices, enhancing both the display and operational facets of the gallery. Such expansion allows for simultaneous programming and the curation of groundbreaking projects, a nod to the gallery’s ethos of fostering artistic innovation and diversity.

Opening alongside the Frieze London art fair, the gallery’s inaugural exhibition, Cadogan Gallery, A Group Exhibition, features an extensive roster of international artists, including Elise Ansel, Kim Bartelt, Lawrence Calver, and Lorenzo Brinati, among others. This show, which opened in October 2024 and runs until February 2025, celebrates the gallery’s legacy and reflects its evolution, showcasing works by artists who have grown with Cadogan Gallery as well as fresh talents who represent the next generation of artistic voices. This mix of established and emerging artists exemplifies the gallery’s dedication to an artist-centered approach, placing the creative vision and growth of its roster at the heart of its development.

Freddie Burness, Cadogan Gallery’s Managing Director, emphasizes the importance of the new space in furthering the gallery’s mission to support and elevate artists. According to Burness, the expanded capabilities enable the gallery to explore new forms of artistic presentation, ensuring that the space evolves in tandem with its artists’ ambitions. London Gallery Director Katie Burness also highlights the gallery’s deep-rooted connection to the local community, with the gallery’s founder, Christopher Burness, having grown up in Cadogan Square. This heritage, combined with London’s rich artistic landscape, inspires Cadogan Gallery’s journey into Belgravia, allowing it to strengthen its established presence while engaging with the vibrant cultural pulse of London’s contemporary art scene.