Nick Cobb’s photographs showing fictitious model riot scenes at Bluewater shopping centre will feature in this exhibition showcasing “the most dynamic work being made in London in 2012”, by 35 artists chosen by a panel of international artists, curators and collectors.
The London Open includes work in a range of media from painting, sculpture, film, textile and photography to installation and performance. Political and social subject matter is a theme in many works. The Whitechapel Gallery’s open submission exhibitions have shown artists including Grayson Perry, Bob & Roberta Smith and Rachel Whiteread early in their careers.
Runs 4 July – 14 September 2012
Open Tues/Wed/Fri 11am-6pm; Thur 11am-9pm; Sat/Sun 11am-6pm; Closed Mon
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High Street
London E1 7QX