Founded in 1989 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, the London Art Fair has evolved into a premier platform for Modern and Contemporary Art. From its humble beginnings with 36 UK galleries, the fair now hosts over 100 galleries and attracts 25,000 visitors annually. Showcasing both Modern British Art and international contemporary perspectives it facilitates art appreciation and acquisition at all levels. Notable sales include works by renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and David Hockney.
The fair nurtures emerging talent and has recognized artists like Chris Ofili and Jenny Saville with ‘rising star’ awards. With a diverse lineup ranging from emerging talents to established favorites, London Art Fair offers a dynamic experience. In addition to curated talks and panel discussions, the fair features critically acclaimed spaces like Encounters, Photo50, and Platform, offering insights into contemporary art trends.
London Art Fair collaborates with regional museums to showcase unique exhibitions, highlighting the heritage and significance of collections. In 2022, The Women’s Art Collection celebrated women’s creativity, featuring works by artists like Maggi Hambling and Eileen Cooper.
Excitingly, for 2024, London Art Fair partners with Charleston, the modernist home of the Bloomsbury group painters, to mark its 50th anniversary.
17 January 2013 • Mark Westall
Steven Dickie is unveiling a spoken word and sonic performance piece entitled The Uncanny Antisage as part of the London Art Fair’s performance programme.
16 January 2013 • Mark Westall
Things to see @LondonArtFair #5 Lund Humphries Events
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Things to see @LondonArtFair 2013
10 January 2013 • Mark Westall
Jonathan Burton Fair Director London Art Fair 2013
5 November 2012 • Mark Westall
London-based art-book publishing house Lund Humphries has signed a sponsorship agreement with London Art Fair
5 September 2012 • Mark Westall
Each photograph takes its title from a variety of car air fresheners, named extravagantly to stimulate the imagination.
19 January 2012 • Mark Westall
Ben Austin FAD’s Editor At Large caught up with Beau McClellan who is exhibiting a large-scale interactive lighting installation at London Art Fair 2012
18 January 2012 • Mark Westall
Ben Austin FAD’s editor at large caught up with London Art Fair’s Fair Director Johnathan Burton
14 January 2012 • Mark Westall
The Catlin Guide 2012: New Artists in the UK will launch at the London Art Fair 18 – 22 January
9 December 2011 • Mark Westall
London Art Fair announces the 29 galleries taking part in Art Projects, the Fair’s curated showcase.
25 January 2011 • Mark Westall
In May, the Catlin Art Prize will showcase artists selected from The Catlin Guide 2011. The exhibition remains unique in… Read More
21 January 2011 • Mark Westall
Our good friends over at Vernissage TV have spent the last few over here in London , this is the… Read More
21 January 2011 • Mark Westall
CultureLabel.com has joined forces with the London Art Fair to offer participating galleries an additional opportunity to sell their works… Read More
20 January 2011 • Mark Westall
It’s January in London and that can mean only one thing in the art world calendar – London Art Fair… Read More
20 January 2011 • Herbert Wright
It may not have the artworld glitz of Frieze, but the twenty-third London Art Fair is a whopper and it’s getting hipper. Not so long ago, it filled what had once been the Royal Agricultural Hall (built 1861) with galleries catering to the affluent collector, a sort of Waitrose of art.
18 January 2011 • Mark Westall
Image:the struggle medium: refined ash of 100 Mein Kampfs, resins date: 2011 The London Art Fair will unveil the most… Read More
17 January 2011 • Mark Westall
The UK’s most promising new artists are identified in the essential collectors’ guide. Now in its second year and following… Read More
3 January 2011 • Mark Westall
Image:Lisa Barnard/ Maggie/ 2010 / 40 inches x 30 inches/ Image courtesy of the artist. London Art Fair, the UK’s… Read More
