Best Gallery In England: Eclectic Gallery / 2026 WORLD ART AWARDS

8 min readMay 7, 2026

The World Art Awards has announced the 20 Best International Galleries for the year 2026, with Eclectic Gallery receiving the award for the Best Gallery in England. Selections are based on years established, industry reputation, location, size, aesthetics, socially relevant exhibits, motivational and educational programs, online presence, represented artists — and references from artists, clients, and visitors.

World Art Awards: “Located in the heart of London just steps away from Oxford Street, Eclectic Gallery showcases cutting-edge contemporary art. With a rotating schedule of diverse exhibitions changing every few weeks, they also publish annual catalogs of their exceptional international roster and actively participate at StART Art Fair, Personal Structures Exhibition at Palazzo Bembo in Venice, Affordable Art Fair in Battersea and Hampstead, Fresh Art Fair in Ascot, Cheltenham, and Alexandra Palace.”

About Eclectic Gallery:

“A premier private gallery founded by Nika Kirpichenko in London in 2017. We are dedicated to showcasing a dynamic range of contemporary visual art, presenting a vibrant collection that features talented artists from around the globe, including striking works by contemporary sculptors.

“At Eclectic Gallery, our focus is on primary market art, and we are passionate about amplifying contemporary artistic voices both locally and internationally. Our mission is to inspire, challenge, and enrich the world through the art community. We take immense pride in our diverse portfolio, which highlights unique talents in original art and fine art sculpture.

“Located in the heart of London, just steps away from Oxford Street, our gallery is a vibrant and unique space, dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art. We host a rotating schedule of group, solo, and duo exhibitions, changing every two, three weeks to keep the experience fresh and exciting. Regular events, including private views, art panels, and Q&A sessions, ensure a continually engaging atmosphere. In addition, we publish an annual general catalog of our collection, as well as individual catalogs of our artists, providing a comprehensive look at the exceptional talent we represent. Our team is always ready to welcome you to the gallery, answer any questions you may have, and organize private viewings by appointment for our collectors.

“Along with this, we actively participate in renowned international art fairs such as the StART Art Fair (Saatchi Gallery), the Personal Structures Exhibition at Palazzo Bembo in Venice (part of the Venice Biennale), the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea and Hampstead, and the Fresh Art Fair in Ascot, Cheltenham, and Alexandra Palace in London.

“Through our involvement in these prestigious events, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the global cultural dialogue and connect with collectors and design professionals seeking excellence and artistic presence.

“Additionally, our team is organizing external exhibitions in a prime location in central London to showcase our artists’ talents, connect with other communities, and engage with diverse audiences.

“We keep our followers informed through various channels, including our social media platforms, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, as well as our website. We regularly create and share content to engage art enthusiasts with updates about our events. This includes videos showcasing artists at work, interviews, and other informative and inspiring materials.

“We invite you to connect with us either in person at our gallery or online. We are always delighted to welcome you and provide an engaging experience.”

Website: https://eclecticgallery.co.uk/

info@eclecticgallery.co.uk

Land line +44 (0) 20 7323 0189

Mobiles +44 (0) 77 8665 3571 +44 (0) 73 4292 1664

ADDRESS:
16 Newman Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 1PB, UK

World Art Awards: “This year we awarded revered historical art establishments having the highest standards of curatorial excellence presenting endless inventories of blue-chip Old Master originals, placing works in top collections across the globe. We also selected many newer hot-spot galleries setting trends with hyperrealism, digital and AI works, demonstrating community-focused workshops and panel discussions bridging the gap between aesthetic expression and pressing societal issues.

“All our Top 20 Galleries have rotating schedules of diverse exhibitions, a few partner with corporations, a number also publish annual catalogues of their exceptional international rosters and the majority actively participate at significant global gatherings akin to Art Basel, Frieze and TEFAF Maastricht.

“We opted for many high-rated private galleries in disparate countries representing important young work, from painting to digital to photography to sculpture. All these galleries are a vital part of the international art forum while focusing on advancing their regional artists, be they Austrian, Bulgarian, Cypriot, Israeli, Mexican, Moroccan or from the American Southwest.

“We honored the largest gallery in Arizona, a 20,000 square foot Sedona mystical temple displaying the finest of every style with emphasis on cutting-edge spiritual art, as does our Bulgarian winner.

“We chose a renowned three-story London showplace exhibiting heralded contemporary Eastern and Western art and also Australia’s premier glassworks facility. We selected a Florida institution which has expanded to four locations, equaling 20,000 square feet giving it the largest exhibition space in South Florida with close proximity to Art Basel & Art Miami.

“We selected the only gallery in Taiwan that has focused on the art of photography for over 17 years with high-ranking photographers from the region as well as from Germany, Britain, France, Poland, Japan, South Korea, USA and China. We also decided on large, modern art facilities in Denmark, England, Morocco and USA with influential international presences.”