Whitechapel Gallery

Artist Rachel Whiteread created a new sculpture for the Whitechapel Gallery’s historic facade. See how the golden frieze was made and how it looked when it was unveiled

Verdict on the…
Verdict on the…
People living and working near the Whitechapel Gallery express their views on its new facade
DURATION: 3 MINS
FORMAT: Video
Visual & Media Arts
An interview with…
An interview with…
Artist Rachel Whiteread describes her relationship with the Whitechapel Gallery and explains the inspiration for the new frieze adorning the building's facade
DURATION: 3 MINS
FORMAT: Video
Visual & Media Arts
The new frieze
The new frieze
A new frieze for the Whitechapel Gallery in London by artist Rachel Whiteread has been unveiled in London
FORMAT: Image gallery
Visual & Media Arts
Terracotta
Terracotta
As part of the London 2012 Festival, artist Rachel Whiteread has been commissioned to create a new sculpture for the Whitechapel Gallery’s historic façade
DURATION: 4 MINS
FORMAT: Video
Visual & Media Arts
Gilding
Gilding
As part of the London 2012 Festival, artist Rachel Whiteread has been commissioned to create a new sculpture for the Whitechapel Gallery’s historic façade
DURATION: 4 MINS
FORMAT: Video
Visual & Media Arts
Foundry
Foundry
As part of the London 2012 Festival, artist Rachel Whiteread has been commissioned to create a new sculpture for the Whitechapel Gallery’s historic façade
DURATION: 5 MINS
FORMAT: Video
Visual & Media Arts
The making of the…
The making of the…
Watch a film about how a new frieze for the Whitechapel Gallery in London by artist Rachel Whiteread was made
DURATION: 15 MINS
FORMAT: Video
Visual & Media Arts

As part of the London 2012 Festival, artist Rachel Whiteread was commissioned to create a new sculpture for the Whitechapel Gallery’s historic facade.

Watch how the artwork was made and see how well-known figures and local people reacted to the new golden frieze after it was unveiled in June.