Fitzrovia’s Gallery Lights Dim, the Community Glows Brighter
A London gallery named after an Edwardian brass foundry quietly became a launchpad for contemporary art. TJ Boulting, led by Hannah Watson, spent 13 years championing emerging voices—especially women photographers—long before the wider art world caught on.
Originally rooted in Shoreditch’s creative surge, the gallery found its home in Fitzrovia just as the neighborhood was shifting from overlooked to art destination. Through exhibitions curated by acclaimed writers and collaborations with organizations like Venture Arts, TJ Boulting spotlighted artists at pivotal moments, helping talents like Juno Calypso and Barry Anthony Finan gain recognition.
Yet, as London’s art scene faces rising costs and shrinking opportunities for young creatives, Watson chose to pivot, focusing on publishing and new projects. The gallery’s closure isn’t a farewell, but a nod to the cycles of art and the communities that outlast any single address. In Fitzrovia, the spirit of TJ Boulting lingers—proof that a gallery’s real legacy is the network it weaves.
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