Curatorial Ethos
The gallery focuses on supporting a stable of contemporary artists through dynamic exhibition programmes, publications, and art consultancy services. Its programme emphasizes placing works in major international museums and public collections, alongside managing artist estates and special projects.
Art First is an independent contemporary art gallery founded by Clare Cooper that operated for thirty years in central London, with locations in Mayfair, Fitzrovia, and Lambeth. The physical gallery space at St Mary’s Walk in Lambeth closed in 2024 due to building refurbishment, but the entity continues as a consultancy and archival record. It maintains an active online presence featuring exhibitions and sales, while also representing the Estate of Simon Lewty.
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The Forge, 15a St Mary's Walk, Lambeth, SE11 4UA
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