The South London Gallery (SLG) is celebrating its 135th anniversary with 'SLG Forever,' a special fundraising exhibition in partnership with Christie’s. Open to the public in London from 5–25 June 2026, with an online component until 30 September, the show features donated works by over 25 major British and international artists, including Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Edmund de Waal, Yinka Shonibare, and Firelei Báez. The exhibition launches alongside the SLG Forever campaign, which aims to raise £2 million to support building upgrades, new commissions, and the expansion of the gallery’s Communities & Learning programmes.
This initiative matters because it underscores the deep, decades-long relationships between artists and the South London Gallery, a historic institution founded in the 19th century to bring art to the public. The partnership with Christie’s and the high-profile artist donations highlight the gallery’s continued relevance and its strategic push to secure financial stability for future programming, community engagement, and infrastructure. The exhibition also forms part of Christie’s London Summer Season, reinforcing the city’s role as a contemporary art hub.