Degree Art Gallery

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Our philosophy centers on nurturing artists' development and ensuring sustainable career success, benefiting not only the artists themselves but also patrons and the broader art industry.

Since our inception in 2003, gallery directors Elinor Olisa and Isobel Beauchamp, supported by committed shareholders including Christopher M. A. Holder, Sir Kenneth Olisa, and Sir Will Adderley, have remained steadfast in their mission to identify and support the finest emerging talent. They continue to foster the next generation of artists with dedication and vision.

The gallery meticulously handpicks and promotes the most promising talent from our representative pool, earning numerous accolades and awards throughout our journey.

Many of our artists have moved on to prestigious galleries, such as Paraffin Gallery, Maddox Gallery, Marlborough Gallery, and White Cube, and have exhibited at leading art fairs including Frieze and Art Basel. We are ranked 7th in the Hiscox Online Art Retailer rankings, directly following Bonhams, Sotheby’s, and Christie’s.

After 12 transformative years in the East End on Vyner Street, E2, the gallery has relocated to two central London venues: the iconic Somerset House and Bankside Hotel, just a stone’s throw from Tate Modern.

As a core feature of our annual program, we operate a permanent Artists’ Residency at our studio space within the five-star Bankside Hotel (established in 2015), providing a unique opportunity for artists and visitors alike. Regular solo and group exhibitions, along with participation in both UK and international art fairs, extend the gallery’s talented roster further afield. Since 2006, the international Signature Art Prize has highlighted the innovative styles of student and recent graduate artists, celebrating their distinctive talents.

Location

London
Sophie Derrick
Sophie Derrick, born in 1984 in the UK, is a contemporary artist based in Wiltshire, England. She earned her BA Hons in Fine Art from Leeds University in 2008 and completed her MA Fine Art at Wimbledo …
Philip Hearsey
After formal training at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, Philip Hearsey continued exploring his more artistic interests, and he spent many years developing in different aspects of interiors, fur …
Ottelien Huckin
Ottelien Huckin, born in 1993 to Dutch and English parents, is a London-based fine artist celebrated for her intimate and sensual depictions of the female nude. She graduated from Edinburgh College of …
Michael Wallner
Michael Wallner is a London-based artist whose work reimagines the urban landscape through vibrant colour, precise line, and innovative use of material. Drawing on his own photography, he digitally tr …
Johannes Nielsen
Johannes Nielsen, born in 1979 in Falkenberg, Sweden, is a distinguished sculptor renowned for his evocative bronze works that explore the human form and abstract concepts. He began his formal art edu …
Holly Jones
Holly Jones is a contemporary sculptor and printmaker whose work explores aspects of humanity through bold colour, form, and texture. Central to her practice is the process of assemblage, the meticulo …
Ewa Podles
Ewa Podles is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice merges portraiture with abstraction, exploring the depth, beauty, and complexity of the female form. Trained in glass and ceramics at the WrocÅ‚a …
Charlotte Flemming
Charlotte Flemming is a Devon-based artist whose practice spans drawing and painting, united by her distinctive use of white ink and dip pen. She trained in Fine Art Illustration at City and Guilds of …
Samuel Ryde
Samuel Ryde is a London-based photographer with a passion for noticing the un-noticed objects and architecture of everyday human life. Through his lens, remarkable characters emerge from unremarkable …
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