According to the old cliché nothing in life is free, however in the art world this is far from being the case. There are numerous galleries in London; the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Britain and the Tate Modern, to name a few, which are free. I am aware that you have to pay to see special exhibitions; however the breadth of work available to see without paying a penny is truly amazing.
It is possible to see masterpieces of the Renaissance, the Old Masters, Pre-Raphaelites, Impressionists, Surrealists and the best of contemporary art for nothing. It could be argued that this de-values art, but I would prefer to think that it in fact, makes art more valuable. After all, art should be available for all to see, regardless of the size of their pockets.
There is nothing better if you have a few hours to spare, than to wonder around one of these free galleries admiring the work on display. It is extremely unlikely that you will like everything that you see, you may not even like the majority of what is exhibited, but almost without doubt you will find something that you adore. Time after time you can return to see your personal favourites, or on second (or even third viewing) you will come to appreciate something which you had passed before without a second glance.
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