Established in 1994, the Zabludowicz Collection is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to contemporary art, providing a platform for international exhibitions, events and artists’ residencies. Renowned for its experimental, edge-cutting, and immersive exhibitions, as well as progressive programming, the Collection has introduced many international artists to UK audiences. Privately funded, the Collection’s goal has always been to make artworks accessible to a broad audience.
Anita and Poju Zabludowicz, the founders of the gallery, said: “When we set up a project space for the Zabludowicz Collection over 15 years ago, our goal was to create a supportive environment for artists, to share our collection as widely as possible, and to provide a free, diverse programme for the benefit of the public. This has included a host of free exhibitions, commissions, and professional development programmes for artists and curators, complemented by a broad spectrum of events, from curator tours and panel discussions to live performances and family workshops.”
Installation view All Crescendo, No Reward at Zabludowicz Collection, London, 2023. Photo: Damian Griffiths. Courtesy the artists and Zabludowicz Collection.
Over the years, Zabludowicz Collection has hosted over 100 free exhibitions, 640 free events, and welcomed over 250,000 visitors to their London address at 176 Prince of Wales Road. The space has also showcased many talented artists, from Rina Banerjee’s commissioned installation - An Archaeology - for its opening exhibition in 2007, to Ryan Trecartin / Lizzie Fitch, Donna Huanca, LuYang, and Matt Copson’s All Crescendo, No Reward, for the final exhibition.
Anita Zabludowicz reflected: “Zabludowicz Collection has become known for giving a platform to unknown artists and producing immersive, risk-taking exhibitions in London. As we reach 30 years of the Collection, we want to ensure that we can offer as many people as possible the chance to engage with the artists of the future, by supporting their work and loaning our collection to institutions around the world.”
In response to the evolving institutional programming scene, which is becoming more inclusive of artists in the early stages of their careers, more and more opportunities and spaces are becoming available. Zabludowicz Collection plans to focus on increasing artwork loans, enhancing its digital presence, and developing its residency programme in Sarvisalo, Finland, with improved facilities in 2024. “We look forward to developing new partnerships with institutions and independent curators, as well as continuing and building upon our commissions, professional development opportunities and residencies for artists,” adds Anita Zabludowicz.
With over 8,000 artworks by 600 artists, the Collection will continue to grow and thrive without a physical venue, and the team will work to expand public engagement through free loans to projects worldwide.
Cover image: Zabludowicz Collection, London, 2022. Photo: David Bebber. / Zabludowicz Collection, London, 2021. Photo Tim Bowditch.
