Christmas Tree at CHELSEA space - stacked benches designed by Gary Woodley for CHELSEA space in 2010 and a mirrorball from the exhibition Neal White: Fieldworks in the Museum of the Void (2009)

It has been another great year for CHELSEA space, thank you to everyone who has exhibited, visited, participated or contributed, we are grateful for your … More To Follow: Read The Full Text Here

CHELSEA space #61 - Leslie Foxcroft: ‘Corners’

Our 61st exhibition, Leslie Foxcroft: Corners, is now in its final week. This elegantly poised minimal installation helps us reflect not only on the excellent work of this highly respected artist but also on the architecture that it inhabits.

Leslie Foxcroft ‘Defining’ 2015

The material language of MDF, screws and washers is unembellished and clear and Foxcroft’s title - Corners - is equally … More To Follow: Read The Full Text Here

Hana Noorali, Bruce McLean and Lynton Talbot installing ‘Act 1′ of our 5th year anniversary celebrations ‘Should I Stay Or Sould I Go’ in 2010

On March 4th 2005 we opened our doors for the private view of an exhibition by Gary Woodley. It was our first show and we are now 10 years old!

Thank you to everyone who has visited, exhibited, performed or worked … More To Follow: Read The Full Text Here

poster for Benedict Drew’s Dyslexic Shanty

Benedict Drew performing Dyslexic Shanty at the Triangle Space at Chelsea

2014 ended for CHELSEA space with the popular exhibition Bob Cobbing:Bill Jubobe and a spectacular finale in the form of an especially commissioned performance by Benedict Drew on Thursday 18th December.

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collections manager David Garnett preparing objects from the ILEA/Camberwell Collections for the new CHELSEA space exhibition ‘A Good Design?’

Instead of a quiet summer the period following the exhibition Markets featuring Charlotte Prodger and The Block was extremely busy and very productive.

installation view of ‘Icons of Process Carlyle Reedy’ … More To Follow: Read The Full Text Here

Roger Ackling at CHELSEA space in 2011

CHELSEA space was very sad to hear that the artist Roger Ackling passed away on Thursday 5th June 2014.

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Roger made a very memorable solo exhibition at CHELSEA space in 2011 entitled Down To Earth

Down To Earth

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Director of Tate Modern, Chris Dercon, in CHELSEA space’s Almost Bliss installation

Our show Almost Bliss: Notes on Derek Jarman’s Blue finally came to an end, the blue vinyl was removed from the windows and the strange effects of the blue gels vanished in the daylight. The commemorations of the life and work of the late Derek Jarman continue throughout the year with international film screenings and exhibitions but the finale of the London season of events marking the 20th anniversary … More To Follow: Read The Full Text Here

Study Day poster including image of Derek Jarman's painting 'Avebury Series no 4' 1973 from Northampton Museums and Art Gallery

Our exhibition Almost Bliss: Notes On Derek Jarman’s Blue has been very well received and our Jarman Study Day on 14th February was a big success.

Neil Tennant, Karen Di Franco, and Phillip Hoare at the Derek Jarman Study Day

Consisting of a diverse range of talks, screenings, performances, and panel discussions the … More To Follow: Read The Full Text Here

cover for Derek Jarman's 'Bliss' notebook. Estate of Derek Jarman courtesy K.Collins

As we prepare for our first exhibition of 2014, Almost Bliss: Notes on Derek Jarman’s Blue, CHELSEA space would like to say thank you to everyone who made 2013 another great year in our exhibition history.

CHELSEA space #48: second reflection / symmetrical contents STURTEVANT and SECONDEDITIONS

We started last year with second reflection / symmetrical contents STURTEVANT and SECONDEDITIONS which turned … More To Follow: Read The Full Text Here

Strike 03.12.13

Because of the strike action organized by the UNISON, UCU and Unite unions it will not be possible for CHELSEA space to open on 3rd December. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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However, CHELSEA space will be open again tomorrow, Wednesday 4th December, as usual from 11am - 5pm.

Then from 6 - 7.30pm Wednesday 3rd December Nigel Bents, Lecturer in Graphic Design, Chelsea College of Arts, will … More To Follow: Read The Full Text Here