All too often smaller, independent galleries are overlooked in favour of the big boy venues. Brick Lane Gallery is one such establishment. Tucked away amongst the boutiques and bagel shops of Brick Lane, you could be forgiven for mistaking it for much of the same.

Do not be fooled. Although outwardly appearing rather pretentious (you have to ring a doorbell to be deigned entrance) the actual variety of work inside can only be described as mind blowing. Housing works from contemporary British and International artists focusing mainly on those emerging and mid-career artists this is the place to visit to keep your finger on the pulse of the art world.