291 Gallery, London

Situated in the former church of St. Augustines, Hackney Road, the 291 Gallery is a Victorian Neo-Gothic, Grade II listed building, which had been derelict for 30 years before being turned into a gallery/bar. It is named to pay homage to Alfred Stieglitz' legendary, avant garde 291 Gallery and 291 publication (1913 -1920) which were based on 5th Avenue in New York. 291 Gallery comprises of a large Main Hall, the smaller South Wing Gallery and a bar and a function space. It was established by Edwina Orr and opened to the public in late October 1998 and is one of the East End's most unique contemporary Public Art galleries offering a broad range of multi-disciplinary contemporary art practices, including visual art exhibitions, digital art events, live performances, video/film and music events.