The Couper Collection
United Kingdom / London, England
Location ID: #10137337
The Couper Collection exhibits artwork and installations by London artist Max Couper on board a fleet of permanently moored historic Thames barges that have been converted into a contemporary art museum and gallery. The barges include a variety of types dating from 1908 to 1974, and the last two barges built on the Thames – a pair of 1000 ton wheat barges. The Collection contains three meeting rooms – the largest overlooks Albert Bridge (seats 14). 2000 sq.ft. outside deck-garden space with good river views.
Location Category:
- MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND INSTITUTES - Galleries;
- RIVERS, CANALS AND LAKES - River views;
- RIVERS, CANALS AND LAKES - Ships, boats, barges;
- RIVERS, CANALS AND LAKES - Thames views
Architecture Style:
- Modern (1920s-1940s);
- Period 1900-1920;
- Period 1930-1940;
- Period 1970-1980