OUR STORY
CAMDEN DESERVES BETTER.
Founded in 2021 by Camden native Finn Brewster Doherty
Camden Open Air Gallery began during lockdown, when the High Street’s shuttered shopfronts became our first exhibition walls. Working with graffiti artists and local creatives, we turned closed shutters into a public gallery. That first exhibition charting graffiti’s journey from 1980s pioneers to contemporary names and new voices set the tone for everything that followed: authentic, direct, and unfiltered.
Camden has always been a place for outsiders, creators, and risk-takers. But by the late 2010s, it felt like it was living on past glory — more cliché than cutting edge. The once-diverse retail landscape had become monotonous, offering little to its community or to London at large. COAG was created to change that: to resurrect Camden’s authentic spirit while reimagining it for today.
BEFORE AND AFTER
WEVE COME ALONG WAY
Before
After
OUR STORY
The Gallery Model is Outdated
From those early street-level shows, we’ve grown into a gallery that spans every corner of the art market. We host exhibitions, represent artists, direct creative projects, and build collaborations with brands, institutions, and collectors. Our roster now includes over 50 artists, ranging from globally recognised names to those just beginning their journey, each one bringing fresh energy and perspective.
Our edge is access. We champion artists who can’t get wall space elsewhere, giving collectors and audiences a first look at what’s next. Behind the scenes, we also operate in the secondary market — sourcing blue-chip and mid-career works to build trust and create opportunities. It’s a deliberate balance: our gallery walls build the future, while our back end ensures it’s taken seriously.
But our mission goes beyond art sales. Camden Open Air Gallery is a proving ground for the next generation of creatives — artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and out-of-the-box thinkers. By spotlighting emerging talent, we’re helping shape Camden into an epicentre for creativity once again
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