Highgate Contemporary Art is a well-established independent gallery with a rich and evolving legacy that spans over 70 years. Originally founded in the mid-1950s as The Phoenix Gallery in Lavenham, Surrey, the gallery relocated to Highgate High Street, London in 1987 and was renamed Highgate Fine Art, under the stewardship of Noel Oddy.

In 2001, the gallery entered a new chapter under Laurie Maclaren, who ran it as Highgate Contemporary Art for 14 successful years. In February 2015, acclaimed artist Hannah Ivory Baker took over the reins, bringing fresh energy, artistic vision, and a deep respect for the gallery’s storied past.

In 2020, following the sale of the Highgate High Street premises, the gallery transitioned to a predominantly online platform. Today, exhibitions and private viewings are hosted in Hannah’s bright and welcoming studio overlooking Alexandra Palace, offering collectors and art lovers an intimate and personal way to experience the work of our represented artists.

Throughout its history, Highgate Contemporary Art has remained dedicated to showcasing exceptional British and international talent. The gallery has exhibited work by influential artists such as John Bratby, Jacob Epstein, Maggi Hambling, and David Hockney, as well as leading and emerging contemporary painters including Peter ‘Pete the Street’ Brown, Tim Benson, Louise Balaam, Max White, and Hannah Ivory Baker.

Our mission is to celebrate powerful, original art and to connect discerning collectors with artists whose work moves, challenges, and inspires.