London Galleries

JERWOOD SPACE. Primarily a rehearsal space for the performing arts, the Jerwood Space gives promising young artists a leg up, most famously by hosting the prestigious Jerwood Painting Prize exhibition (early May to mid-June). It also holds the Contemporary Makers (mid-June through mid-July) and Contemporary Painters (April) exhibitions. Works line the walls of the beautifully converted 2600 sq. ft. industrial space. (171 Union St. Southwark or Borough. ☎020 7654 0171; www.jerwoodspace.co.uk. Open M-F 10am-5pm, Sa-Su 10am-3pm. Free.)

POUSSIN GALLERY. Very much a hidden gem, this gallery specializes in contemporary abstract paintings and sculptures by British artists, many of whom also exhibit at the Hayward and Whitechapel. (Block K, 13 Bell Yard Mews, 175 Bermondsey. In the back of parking lot. London Bridge. ☎020 7403 4444; www.poussin-gallery.com. Open during exhibitions W-Sa 1-7pm; call ahead to be sure.)

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