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7/11/2006

Inspired Art Fair 2006

Christ Church, London

Now in its 4th year International Art Fair (IAF) is at the forefront of exhibiting the best in contemporary art from emerging independent artists.

IAF 06 8 - 12th November (private viewing 8th invitation only), returns to a more intimate setting this year for the display of selected works by some 34 independent artists at the stunning Christ Church, in the regenerated area of Spitalfields, East London. This Hawksmoor church received a RIBA award for the extensive restoration work it has undergone, and is a magnificent example of Baroque architecture. Dubbed the St Paul’s Cathedral of East London, its well worth a visit in its own right but a fabulous venue to set off works by a gifted group of photographers, painters, drawers, sculptors and mixed media artists.

IAF support committee member Tara Cranswick, CEO of V22 Contemporary Art Collection says “The Inspired Art Fair represents everything that is great about being involved in art in London. Dissatisfied with traditional ways of interacting with the art world and the market, more and more artists are taking matters into their own hands and creating their own ways of interacting with new audiences.

“This is not a new phenomenon, and has been feted since Damien Hirst's Freeze, but the momentum, audience and respect for this type of event is growing, and making London one of the most exciting places to be in the art world.

This year IAF are also proud to announce Whitechapel Art Gallery as their chosen charity for 2006.Click here to preview our 2006 artists work.

IAF's unique and rigorous selection process ensures quality both technically and artistically, resulting in the fair showcasing the freshest talents in contemporary art. On this years selection panel are: Jo George (Managing Director IAF), Susan Barnes (Former Director Hayward Gallery), and Kirsten Dunne (Arts Council).

The selection process offers collectors, buyers and art enthusiasts the ability to buy with confidence, and is an excellent opportunity to see a huge variety of pre selected work. IAF06 will be taking part in the Whitechapel Art Gallery/Arts council Own Art Scheme. This scheme provides a great opportunity for lovers of contemporary art by offering an interest free loan of up to £2000, paid back in 10 monthly installments.

With original works at IAF06 ranging from £50 - £5,000, and the Whitechapel Art Gallery selling their superb limited edition prints by Anish Kapoor, Alex Katz, and Ugo Rondinone, the Own Art Scheme makes buying contemporary art a reality.

Aprilia Art Challenge Winners Announced

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Aprilia Art Challenge. Click here to check out our winner Jody Boehnert, who constructed two characters out of an Aprilia Mojito scooter to represent the human as the machine; symbolic of the nature of urban life. You can also view her work at the fair.

A close second Manuel Hernandez, depicts the Aprilia Mojito scooter (a symbol of urban life) as a series of sculpture-like, animalistic forms, the series explores in a light-hearted manner, the scooter's nature and gives us insight into the playful and up-lifting aspects of our modern lives where technology, urban lifestyles and nature co-exit.

In third place Tim Taylor's 'Trip the Light Fantastic', piece consists of a geometrical display of all the lights and reflectors of the scooter. The piece alludes to travelling through the city at night and references the bright lights of the big city, an integral quality of 'The Nature of Urban Life'.

IAF Photographic Competition Winner in association with Visit London Announced

We are pleased to announce the winner of the IAF Photographic Challenge in association with Visit London. The winning work of Andy Day will be showcased at this year's Inspired Art Fair, and will receive a photographic commission from Visit London.

Announcing Christmas 'Preludes'

'Prelude' monthly art events in the new development area next to the Old Spitalfields market have been running since May 06, and have successfully exhibited over 100 independent artists.

Close to Christmas the new Spitalfields development area, and Spitalfields market get incredibly busy and vibrant. In December we will be exhibiting 14 different artists on four weekends.

The first event will take place on 1/2/3 rd Dec, the second on the 8/9/10th Dec and the third 15/16/17th Dec and final event for the year on the 21/22/23rd Dec.

Those endorsing and championing exhibiting artists this year include:
Jessica Lack (Arts Journalist), Lucy Tyler (Gallerist, Osborn Samuel Gallery), Susan Brades (Former Director Hayward Gallery), Kirsten Dunne (Arts Council officer), Edward Allington (Head of Graduate Sculpture, The Slade School of Art) Alex Proud (Director, Proud Gallery), Prof. Olivier Richon (Professor of Photography, Royal College of Art), Michelle Gonsalves (Bonhams Curator & Head of Press - Modern & Contemporary), Brian Chalkley (Director MA Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art & Design), Michael Briggs (Sales Director, Max Wigram Gallery), Jo Melvin (Artist), Prof. Glynn Williams (Head of Sculpture, Royal College of Art), Tom Hunter (Artist), David Jones (Artist), Mo Throp (Head of Undergraduate Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art and Design), Linnet Fielding (Art Consultant, Citigroup), Mike Sims (Editor, Art Business Today), Marcel Baettig (Director, Bow Arts Trust & The Nunnery Gallery), Mark Sealy (Director, Autograph ABP), Emma Mahony (Curator, Hayward Gallery), Sara Pearce (Sara Pearce Fine Art), Dot Browning (Committee of Management, Aston Martin Owners Club), Tara Cranswick (CEO, V22 Contemporary Art Collection), Robin Coates (Publishing Director, Centaur Holdings PLC), Andrew Mummery (Director, Andrew Mummery Gallery), Cylena Simmonds (Exhibition Curator Institute of International Visual Arts), Cary Sawhney (Head of Programmes, Institute of International Visual Arts), David Barrie (Director, The Art Fund), Sandra Esquilant (Landlady, The Golden Heart), Michael Keenan (Director, Studio 1.1), Andrew Carmichael (Director, Creative Lewisham Agency), Ann Monks (Director of Marketing, Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd), Annabelle Bowman (Events Manager, The Old Truman Brewery), Tony De Jasay (Spitalfields Resident), Fiona Wootton (Director, Seb & Fiona), Maggie Pinhorn (Director, Alternative Arts), Till Gins (CEO OISE), Jasmin Pelham (JBPelham PR), Marianne Magnin (Senior Project Finance Advisor Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd), Susie Allen (Artwise Curators Ltd), Michael Metelits (Head of Business Development Goldsmiths), Massimo Granata (Uk General Manager Aprilia) Gillian Horn (Spitalfields Resident), Toby Brown (Director, Spitalfields New Development Team), Cathy Dore (Coordinator Artbeat, Allen and Ovary), John Nicolls (Managing Director, London Calling), Matt Hardisty (Naked Communications), Seb Emina (Seb & Fiona), Richard Priestly (Founder/Director, Cell Project Space), Mark Wilsher (Artist/Curator), Flora Fairbairn (Director, Madder Rose Gallery) and Shiela benjamin (Chief Executive Shoreditch Town Hall), James Watson (sponsorship/ brand management consultant).

For further information regarding the art fair please visit the web site

Opening: 8 November 2006

Christ Church
Commercial St, Spitalfields - London
Open to the public: Thurs 9th Nov, 11am-6pm Fri 10th Nov, 11am-6pm Sat 11th Nov, 11am-5pm Sun 12th Nov, 2pm-6pm

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