14/10/2011
Sluice Art Fair
Different venues, London
A debut fair by Sluice on occasion of the London Art Fair week
The debut Sluice Art Fair is named in honour of the underground Tyburn River that connects it to the site of the Frieze Art Fair. Sluice aims to provide an alternative gauge for the current of contemporary art by showcasing non-profit artist-run galleries and projects from the UK and beyond. Sited in a generous space just off Bond Street, the debut Sluice Art Fair is a forum for the most exciting, challenging and innovative British and international art being made today. SLUICE is both exhibition space and platform for discussion and creation. Featuring an open layout for expansive installations, performative works and screenings including a multifaceted supporting programme consisting of a preview breakfast, panel discussions, art-making educational activities for children and young people and artist publishing bookstands. Primarily (but not solely) focusing on artist run not-for-profit spaces, SLUICE does not wish to be didactic but rather provide an informal and accessible temporary platform for young galleries and project spaces to exhibit their artists'work, gain exposure and encourage dialogue between artists, curators and audiences. Located in central London, a few minutes walk from Bond Street Underground station. Running over the weekend of 15-16 October with late opening and free entry SLUICE is designed to enable access to all. SLUICE will serve as a punctuation point to the London Art Fair week. SLUICE is organised by the London based artist Karl England and curator Ben Street.