Claim: David Thorp was a curator and director who developed a programme of exhibitions and events, which made the South London Gallery the foremost venue for contemporary art.
Evidence: David Thorp (born 26 March 1947) is an independent curator and director. Thorp developed a programme of exhibitions and events that included education activities, talks, live art, and public art projects. Under Thorp's direction the South London Gallery became one of London's foremost venues for contemporary art.