MOCA, London
What Visitors Say
Very good small contemporary art gallery in Bellenden Road about 5 minutes walk from Peckham Rye Station. We visited to see the Gloria Carlos exhibition which comprised some very interesting sculptural work. Free entry.
Fabulous, full of quintessential works by epic art-stars on important topics. A very aware and topical source.
Highlights
Project Room Exhibitions
Single-room shows concentrate attention on one body of work or a tight dialogue between artists.Look for how lighting, plinth height and wall colour are used as active ‘materials’ in small-scale installation.
Bellenden Road gallery space
Material Conversations
Frequent focus on glass, ceramics, textiles and cast forms reflects Petry’s interest in contemporary craft crossing into fine art.Track how traditional processes (casting, weaving, kiln-forming) are pushed toward conceptual ends.
Throughout
Talks & Publications
Many exhibitions are accompanied by artist conversations or pamphlets that situate the work within current debates.Pick up the handout—house texts often explain why this show only works at this exact scale and site.
In-gallery events / take-home texts
Opening Hours
Fun Facts
Curator Michael Petry’s dual background (studio practice and museum scholarship) shapes exhibitions that pair craft techniques with contemporary theory.
The gallery’s deliberately small footprint encourages site-specific display solutions—many works are scaled or configured uniquely for this venue.
