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The art community has always had a good eye for unloved or underused space, especially in London. While previous decades saw galleries flourish in 1980s Notting Hill, then Shoreditch in the 1990s, now Soho and Fitzrovia are home to small spaces and independent dealers representing diverse artists.
It’s a commercially sensible move as it means collectors can easily visit the upmarket galleries of Mayfair, as well as checking out up and comers in the Soho spaces. It’s also a bonus for the window shopper who just wants to experience new art in interesting spaces.
