London Art Biennale 2023

The London Art Biennale 2023 is completely free and open to the public

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Public Opening Hours:

Thursday 27th July10am – 7pm
Friday 28th July10am – 7pm
Saturday 29th July10am – 7pm
Sunday 30th July10am – 6pm
Walk-ins welcome | No booking required

The London Art Biennale presents 400 artists from all over the world, emerging and established, in a celebration of contemporary art

The Biennale is hosted at the historic Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road
Dates26th – 30th July 2023
Inauguration26th July 2023 | Invitation Only
Open to the Public27th – 30th July | Free Entry

The exhibition is free entry and takes place on the historic King’s Road in Chelsea offering a museum-quality award show, professionally curated to induce a stimulating, varied yet coherent experience for the viewer


The Chelsea Old Town Hall was designed by John Brydon in 1885, an architect who was realised significant projects including the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Memorial Hospital, the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath and the Government Offices, Great George Street, London


Awards & Prizes

Biennale artists will be awarded numerous recognitions that include £11,000 in cash prizes as well as other awards and opportunities


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Curated by international museum and gallery professionals

The Biennale takes place in Chelsea, where artists such as Augustus John and Alma Tadema established what is known as the true artistic centre of London.


Official Inauguration

The Official inauguration of the London Art Biennale 2023 will take place on Wednesday 26th July 2023 and is strictly by invitation only reserved for art collectors, critics, art professionals, the selected artists and their guests. The London Art Biennale is free and open to the public on all other days


Throughout the years, The London Art Biennale has committed significant efforts to charity. Original artworks by Andy Warhol, Pietro Annigoni, Jose Van Roy Dali, and a Fiat 500 have been donated with 100% of proceeds gifted to various charitable organisations such as the Rotary International’s “End Polio Now” Charity, the Salvation Army, London’s Air Ambulance, and Age UK.


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Fabio Capello, England National team manager and football legend, with Biennale curator Peter Gagliardi


Councillor Cllr Gerard Hargreaves, Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea inaugurates the Biennale 2021 and Biennale curator Roberto Gagliardi

Lady Sophie Windsor speaks at the London Art Biennale 2019

Lady Sophie Windsor inaugurates the Biennale 2019. The London Art Biennale 2019 was honoured by Lady Sophie Windsor who graciously introduced the exhibition and opened the vernissage. Lady Sophie, formally Lady Frederick Windsor, is a person of exceptional creativity, talent and artistic sensitivity who is the perfect ambassador of the Biennale; a celebration of contemporary art

Nicholas Bonham, dynasty family of auctioneers, and Robert Gagliardi during a London Art Biennale Charity Auction

Nicholas Bonham, dynasty family of auctioneers since 1793, and Robert Gagliardi during a London Art Biennale Charity Auction


Councillor Will Pascall, Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea at the Biennale 2019 with Biennale artist Kirsten Hoest

Councillor Will Pascall, Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea at the Biennale 2019 with Biennale artist Kirsten Hoest


Councillor Elizabeth Rutherford, Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea at the London Art Biennale in 2017

Councillor Elizabeth Rutherford, Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea at the London Art Biennale in 2017


Councillor Maighread Condon-Simmonds, Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea at the London Art Biennale 2015

Councillor Maighread Condon-Simmonds, Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea at the Biennale 2015


Councillor Christopher Buckmaster, Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea at the London Art Biennale 2013

Councillor Christopher Buckmaster, Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea at the Biennale 2013