Belmacz: Pub in Mayfair, London

Belmacz is an art venue in W1K, and its programme leans towards conceptual and contemporary work. The artists it shows tend to question how art is made and what it is for. Some pieces ask how images and objects earn their meaning. Others look at the systems behind them, from data to living things. That kind of programming suits people who like to slow down. You will get more out of it if you read the wall text and take your time with each room. It is less about ticking off a list and more about sitting with an idea. It works for a first visit and for a second one. The work tends to reward a return trip, because the questions do not settle after one look.