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The Hayward Gallery has been the originator or host of influential exhibitions since 1968. It mounts temporary exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. The gallery, named after the late Sir Isaac Hayward, the former leader of the London County Council, is also responsible for National Touring exhibitions and for the Arts Council Collection, which it manages on behalf of the Arts Council of England. The building itself has been much derided over the years as an ugly concrete block typical of the sixties. It has been largely left as it was created by the GLC Department of Architecture as part of the South Bank Arts Centre, led by Geoffrey Horsefall, with Hubert Bennett as the principal designer. A group of young architects including Dennis Crompton, Warren Chalk and Ron Herron executed the design. Now that it is one of the few remaining buildings of this style it has been embraced as one of our idiosyncratic national buildings.The Hayward Gallery events
David Shrigley: Brain ActivityDavid Shrigley: Brain ActivityQuick witted with a dry sense of humour, David Shrigley has all the components needed to create an amusing and quirky art exhibition. Despite being trained in fine art, the Glasgow based artist deliberately opts for crude and child like pieces which in spite of appearing to be spontaneous doodles, are actually honed with precision to ensure his wor15th February 2012Sunday 13th May 2012
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Quick witted with a dry sense of humour, David Shrigley has all the components needed to create an amusing and quirky art exhibition. Despite being trained in fine art, the Glasgow based artist deliberately opts for crude and child like pieces which in spite of appearing to be spontaneous doodles, are actually honed with precision to ensure his wor... More about this event
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
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London > Attractions > Museums
Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Hayward Gallery
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London > Attractions > Sights
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from The Hayward Gallery
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Hayward Gallery
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Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Hayward Gallery
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Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Hayward Gallery
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London > Shopping > Books
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22 Cornwall Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from The Hayward Gallery
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Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Hayward Gallery
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from The Hayward Gallery
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