Isa Genzken: Open, Sesame!
Whitechapel Gallery, until 21 June
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Whitechapel Gallery, until 14 June
The Whitechapel has just re-opened after a major renovation and expansion, increasing gallery space by 78 per cent, incorporating and transforming the old library next door as part of a Heritage Lottery Fund assisted project. The results are spectacular: the original exhibition spaces which have beguiled generations of gallery-goers are still there, looking better than ever, with the addition of several new areas to discover. As a result, the Whitechapel can offer a range of exhibitions at any one time and will no longer need to be shut for lengthy periods to rehang. In fact, there’s so much to choose from it’s easy to miss one of the displays until you become familiar with the building’s layout. It’s worth spending time getting to know the various spaces, and there’s a stylish new restaurant in addition to the existing café if you need refreshment.
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