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The Borough Road Gallery is an art gallery located at London South Bank University. You can find it on Borough Road in south London, England.

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Entrance to the Borough Road Gallery at 103 Borough Road in London.
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The painter David Bomberg, whose pictures feature in the Borough Road Gallery.

This gallery celebrates the famous artist David Bomberg. He used to teach at the Borough Polytechnic, which is now London South Bank University. The gallery proudly displays his art and works by other artists from a group called the Borough Group.

About the Gallery's Collection

The Borough Road Gallery is home to many artworks. It includes the Sarah Rose Collection, which features about 150 pieces. These artworks are by David Bomberg and other artists who were part of the Borough Group.

The gallery first opened its doors in June 2012. The UK Heritage Lottery Fund helped pay for it. This fund helps protect and share important parts of Britain's heritage.

Featured Artists at the Gallery

The gallery showcases art from several talented artists. Many of them were students or colleagues of David Bomberg. Their works help tell the story of the Borough Group.

Some of the artists whose works you can see include:

  • David Bomberg (1890–1957)
  • Dennis Creffield (born 1931)
  • Cliff Holden (born 1919)
  • Thomas Holden (born 1957)
  • Edna Mann (1926–1985)
  • Dorothy Mead (1928–1975)
  • Miles Richmond (1922–2008)

See also

  • Borough Group
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