Borough Road Gallery facts for kids
The Borough Road Gallery is a special art gallery located at London South Bank University in south London, England. It's a place where you can discover amazing artworks, especially those by a famous artist named David Bomberg and his students.
Discovering the Gallery
The Borough Road Gallery is dedicated to showing the art of David Bomberg and a group of artists he taught. This group was called the Borough Group. Bomberg was a teacher at the Borough Polytechnic, which is now London South Bank University. The gallery helps keep his artistic ideas and the work of his students alive.
What You Can See
The gallery is home to the Sarah Rose Collection. This collection includes about 150 artworks by David Bomberg and other artists from the Borough Group. It's a fantastic way to see how these artists explored different styles and ideas in their paintings.
When Did It Open?
The Borough Road Gallery first opened its doors in June 2012. It was made possible with help from the UK Heritage Lottery Fund, which supports projects that celebrate Britain's heritage.
Featured Artists
Besides David Bomberg (who lived from 1890 to 1957), the gallery features works by other talented artists. These include:
- Dennis Creffield (born 1931)
- Cliff Holden (born 1919)
- Thomas Holden (born 1957)
- Edna Mann (1926–1985)
- Dorothy Mead (1928–1975)
- Miles Richmond (1922–2008)
Each of these artists has a unique style, and seeing their work together helps you understand the art movement they were part of.
