Guildhall Art Gallery

City of London

Art that looks back, and often talks back. Guildhall Art Gallery in EC2V suits people who like their art with some history in it. The programming tends to draw on the past: painting that revisits old stories, tapestry seen through a contemporary eye, and tours that take ancient subjects seriously without making them feel dusty. The crowd is curious rather than rushed. People come to look properly, ask questions on guided walks, and stay a while. If you enjoy seeing how an old subject gets reworked by artists today, this is the kind of place that rewards you. Picking one is simple. Choose a tour if you want context and someone to point things out.