Bristol's 10 Contemporary Art Galleries You Should Visit
Bristol is a city that is culturally alive and possesses a thriving contemporary art scene. Dotted along street corners or throughout the dockyards are various galleries and exhibition spaces hosting a myriad of established and underground artists. From massive international galleries to tiny little shop spaces, here is a selection of some of the best contemporary art spaces in Bristol.
View
View is one of the largest independent galleries in the South West and is split into zones over two floors, allowing it to incorporate a mixture of media including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics and a room dedicated to video installations. The regularly changing exhibitions give returning visitors something vibrant and exciting to mull over whilst the gallery itself tries to create a relaxed and informal atmosphere that allows people to view art in their own way. Their online shop also means that the artwork is available to purchase after each exhibition.
View Art Gallery, 159-161 Hotwell Road, Bristol, United Kingdom, +44 5603 116753
1. Arnolfini
Art Gallery, Bookstore, Store
Weapon of Choice
Weapon of Choice started out as a monthly hip hop and graffiti night, where local artists were invited to perform in front of a live audience. In 2009 they opened up an art gallery to showcase the best and most sought-after graffiti, street art, and illustrations from artists in Bristol. Since then, they have established themselves as one of the best and most unique galleries in the city. With spaces such as this pushing graffiti forward, an art form that was once defined by its illegal nature is now hovering on the fringes of mainstream acceptance.
Weapon of Choice, 8B Park Street, Bristol, United Kingdom, +44 117 929 1865
2. Spike Island
Art Gallery
3. Here
Art Gallery, Pop-up Store, Store
4. Soma
Art Gallery, Shop