Ginny on Frederick

Occupying a former sandwich shop on Charterhouse Street, this contemporary project retains the tiled walls and overhead signage of its previous life. It is a distinct step away from the polished white cube model, operating within a footprint so compact it lacks both a reception desk and running water. The interior remains largely stripped back, forcing exhibiting artists to engage directly with the physical limitations of the room. Founded by Freddie Powell in 2020, the gallery takes its name from a combination of his mother, Ginny, and its original location on Frederick Terrace in Hackney. Since establishing the current Clerkenwell space, the programming has remained tight and personal, frequently showcasing work by artists within Powell’s immediate network. Exhibitions here often treat the venue as an installation site rather than a neutral background. You might find the glass frontage obscured by graphics or the interior staged to resemble a film set. Because the space is small, the viewing experience is inherently intimate – you are often standing just inches from the work. The gallery opens to the public from Wednesday to Saturday, though the roster also travels regularly to international fairs like Frieze and NADA.