A dimly lit room features a large, semi-transparent screen with a shadowy projection of a floating dragon-shaped restaurant. The screen spans the width of the room, while the floor and surrounding walls are dark, adding to the mysterious ambiance.

A dimly lit room features a large, semi-transparent screen with a shadowy projection of a floating dragon-shaped restaurant. The screen spans the width of the room, while the floor and surrounding walls are dark, adding to the mysterious ambiance.

Lap-See Lam
Floating Sea Palace

Close-up of a person smiling with their hand resting against their face. The image focuses on their mouth, showing clean, white teeth, and part of their nose and chin which is covered in stubble. The lighting appears dim.

Close-up of a person smiling with their hand resting against their face. The image focuses on their mouth, showing clean, white teeth, and part of their nose and chin which is covered in stubble. The lighting appears dim.

In House: Ain Bailey and Holly Graham

The interior of house of Voltaire's permanent store in Clapham: a room painted dark green, hung with colourful artworks and editions, with a rail of luxury knitted blankets

The interior of house of Voltaire's permanent store in Clapham: a room painted dark green, hung with colourful artworks and editions, with a rail of luxury knitted blankets

Shop new editions by Rose Wylie, Tai Shani, Andrew Sim, Rachel Kneebone and Monster Chetwynd

Exclusive to House of Voltaire

A table with various dishes and drinks includes a plate of roasted meat, a bowl of fries, a plate of pasta, a salad, a glass of red wine, a glass of white wine, and menus from Crispin at Studio Voltaire. The table is set on a light-coloured surface.

A table with various dishes and drinks includes a plate of roasted meat, a bowl of fries, a plate of pasta, a salad, a glass of red wine, a glass of white wine, and menus from Crispin at Studio Voltaire. The table is set on a light-coloured surface.

Crispin at Studio Voltaire

An on-site 50-cover restaurant and counter bar

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan holds a colourful round plaque with text about the 1996 play "Beautiful Thing" by Jonathan Harvey. He stands in a bright room with large windows overlooking a river and an industrial area in the background.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan holds a colourful round plaque with text about the 1996 play "Beautiful Thing" by Jonathan Harvey. He stands in a bright room with large windows overlooking a river and an industrial area in the background.

Rainbow Plaques

Learn more about our programme honouring people, places, culture and significant moments that have been obscured or lost in LGBTQIA+ histories

A long dining table with white chairs is elegantly set with blue bottles, candles, and yellow flowers under a high, arched ceiling. The walls featuring various artworks from Studio Voltaire add a touch of sophistication to the overall ambiance of the space.

A long dining table with white chairs is elegantly set with blue bottles, candles, and yellow flowers under a high, arched ceiling. The walls featuring various artworks from Studio Voltaire add a touch of sophistication to the overall ambiance of the space.

Venue Hire

Hire Studio Voltaire’s award-winning architect-designed buildings for a range of events, from weddings, private dining and receptions, to fashion shows, photoshoots, conferences and away days

A vibrant and eclectic mural by Flo Brooks is painted on a brick wall. The mural features various elements like a man holding a baby, wildlife such as birds, and urban imagery including street signs and graffiti. There's also a small plaque with text on the wall beside the mural.

A vibrant and eclectic mural by Flo Brooks is painted on a brick wall. The mural features various elements like a man holding a baby, wildlife such as birds, and urban imagery including street signs and graffiti. There's also a small plaque with text on the wall beside the mural.

Flo Brooks
Inner Bark Out

A lively, art-filled studio with several people engaged in creative activities. Colourful paintings adorn the walls, and a central pole is festooned with ribbons and art supplies. Tables are scattered with various art materials as the artists work on their projects.

A lively, art-filled studio with several people engaged in creative activities. Colourful paintings adorn the walls, and a central pole is festooned with ribbons and art supplies. Tables are scattered with various art materials as the artists work on their projects.

Onsite Studio Artists

Studio Voltaire is home to a vibrant community of artists, curators, writers and educators. Learn more about our onsite studio artists and their artistic practices.

A modern bathroom with red and pink tiled walls, a white floating sink with a round mirror above, and a wall-mounted toilet. The floor has white and grey marble tiles. Black fixtures and accessories contrast against the vibrant tiles.

A modern bathroom with red and pink tiled walls, a white floating sink with a round mirror above, and a wall-mounted toilet. The floor has white and grey marble tiles. Black fixtures and accessories contrast against the vibrant tiles.

Joanne Tatham & Tom O’Sullivan, The Institute For The Magical Effect Of Actually Giving A Shit (a note to our future self)

A small urban garden with a tiled water feature in the centre, surrounded by various potted plants on a brick ledge against a brick wall. The area has a stone-paved floor and is illuminated by two wall-mounted lights.

A small urban garden with a tiled water feature in the centre, surrounded by various potted plants on a brick ledge against a brick wall. The area has a stone-paved floor and is illuminated by two wall-mounted lights.

Anthea Hamilton
The Garden

A large, colourful mural covers the side of a building. The artwork features singer George Michael with various objects around him, including a rocket, a Rubik's cube, and a vintage TV. The background is space-themed with stars and a cosmic vibe. Text in the image reads "WHAT AM I?.

A large, colourful mural covers the side of a building. The artwork features singer George Michael with various objects around him, including a rocket, a Rubik's cube, and a vintage TV. The background is space-themed with stars and a cosmic vibe. Text in the image reads "WHAT AM I?.

Bod Mellor
George Michael TV Outside

a brightly-lit gallery with white walls, dark vaulted ceiling and polished concrete floors. Artworks by Beryl Cook and Tom of Finland line the walls, and three vitrines are positioned within the space.

a brightly-lit gallery with white walls, dark vaulted ceiling and polished concrete floors. Artworks by Beryl Cook and Tom of Finland line the walls, and three vitrines are positioned within the space.

Archive

Browse our 30-year history, from the early gallery programme from 1994 to 2004, to recent, large-scale commissions, presented onsite, offsite and online