Hypha Studios has announced the launch of three new galleries at No.1 Poultry, the iconic James Stirling-designed postmodern building in the City of London. Opening on 24 September with celebratory events, the galleries will host a year-long programme of culture, each presenting eight unique exhibitions. Galleries 1 and 3 will feature contemporary artists and curators, while Gallery 2, in partnership with recessed.space, will focus on exhibitions related to the living environment. The inaugural shows include "The Turn" curated by Shakthi Shrima, featuring artists such as Cajsa von Zeipel and Janine Antoni, and a group exhibition led by maker Nina Oltarzewska from Blackhorse Lane Makers.
This initiative matters because it repurposes commercial space in a landmark building for cultural use, supporting over 2,000 contemporary artists who have received free exhibition or studio space since Hypha Studios formed in 2021. The project reinforces the City of London's emergence as a cultural destination, backed by the Cheapside Business Alliance, and addresses the difficult economic landscape for artists by injecting culture into the heart of the financial district. It also highlights the potential of activating empty units to benefit local communities, with over 36,000 public participants already engaged through Hypha Studios' events.