The very best of Modern British and Contemporary art. The largest and most-established fair of its kind and features 100 leading galleries selected each year after rigorous vetting by a committee of key gallerists. At the heart of London Art Fair is the quality and range of the artwork on display. Contemporary work bridges Peter Blake, Bridget Riley and Anish Kapoor to Gavin Turk, Damien Hirst and Rachel Whiteread.
The 18th London Art Fair runs from 18th-22nd January 2006 presenting the very best of Modern British and Contemporary art. It is the largest and most-established fair of its kind and features 100 leading galleries selected each year after rigorous vetting by a committee of key gallerists.
At the heart of London Art Fair is the quality and range of the artwork on display. From the last century the Fair encompasses Modern British artists such as L S Lowry, Ben Nicholson and William Scott through to Terry Frost and Henry Moore. Contemporary work bridges Peter Blake, Bridget Riley and Anish Kapoor to Gavin Turk, Damien Hirst and Rachel Whiteread.
Talks and Discussions
Talks are free with a number of different sessions each day, Wednesday to Saturday. Topics include the art market (patronage and investment), collecting, investing in film and video work and an introduction to Art Projects.
Times Reader Evening - Thursday 19 January 6.30-9pm
Book your ticket to the Times Reader Evening and receive a host of benefits including a goody bag, 2 glasses of wine or beer at the Fair and an exclusive dinner offer at Frederick's (including a complimentary glass of Canard-Duchene). Be one of the first 1,000 to book and you’ll receive a limited edition print by Suky Best and Rory Hamilton.
Video Programme
‘Video Art & Drawing’ -curated by Pryle Behrman (critic and curator)and Danielle Arnaud (Danielle ArnaudContemporary Art) from the Art Projects Selection Committee Artists: David Anderson, Holly Antrum, Suky Best and Rory Hamilton, Simon Faithfull, Janette Parris, Simon Woolham
Hours:
11am-6pm Wednesday 18 January
11am-6pm Thursday 19 January
11am-7pm Friday 20 January
11am-7pm Saturday 21 January
11am-5pm Sunday 22 January
Ticket Prices
£10 Tickets in advance, £20 Five-Day Ticket , £12.50 Ticket on the door , £20 Preview Evening, £8 Concession in advance, Children under 12Free , £9 Concession on the door.
Catalogue £10
50p booking fee applies per ticket purchased in advance
Opening: January 18
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