Eduardo Paolozzi: 'Avant-Garde' 1970 Screenprint — Courtesy of Independent Gallery. Image courtesy of Venator & Hanstein, Cologne © Trustees of the Paolozzi Foundation, licensed by DACS

Your guide to Eduardo Paolozzi at Whitechapel

As a major new Paolozzi retrospective opens at Whitechapel Gallery, here's everything you need to know about the latest exhibition on one of London's most important artists

Written by

Eddy Frankel

Friday 10 February 2017

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp

Advertising

This year, Whitechapel Gallery celebrates the life and work of Eduardo Paolozzi, one of the inventors of pop art, with a vast retrospective. The exhibition features over 250 pieces by the prolific Paolozzi (1924-2005), including bronzes, screen-prints, collages, textiles and fashion designs, and will be on display from Thu Feb 16-May 14.

Here's everything you need to know about the artist and Whitechapel Gallery's new show, including your chance to win a pair of tickets to an exclusive private view of the exhibition. Time Out Art Editor Eddy Frankel will be in conversation with the show's curator, Daniel F. Herrmann, at the private view, plus there'll be free drinks – so get involved!

Eduardo Paolozzi: the essentials

Four things you need to know about Eduardo Paolozzi

One of London's most important artists and pop art pioneers is getting a full retrospective at Whitechapel Gallery. Here’s the rundown on...

Restoring the Paolozzi mosaics at Tottenham Court Road

A look at how the artist's fantastic public mosaics were preserved during the restoration of Tottenham Court Road.

More great London art

The 100 best paintings in London

What are your favourite paintings in London? That's the question we put to some of the biggest names in the art world. See what the art critics, art writers...

Top 20 public sculptures in London

Not all of London's best art is hidden away in museums and galleries, so get outside and take in some amazing public art from around the city's streets.