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London Art Fair 2011

19 Jan, 2011 - 23 Jan, 2011
This January over 100 leading Modern British and contemporary art galleries will be brought together for the 23rd edition of the London Art Fair 鈥 the UK鈥檚 largest Modern British and Contemporary art fair 鈥 at the Business Design Centre, Islington.

Every year, 23,000 visitors enjoy the work of over 1,000 leading artists ranging from Modern British masters to the most recent contemporary talent. Galleries are chosen by a selection committee and include major UK art dealers such as Richard Green, FAS and Jonathan Clark Fine Art, as well as younger contemporary spaces. Established returning galleries will be joined by newcomers to the fair; Poussin Gallery, Pratt Contemporary, Golden Thread Gallery (Belfast) and CHARLIE SMITH london.

The fair includes the highest-quality paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, videos and editioned prints and multiples.

Situated alongside the galleries in the main fair are two curated sections focusing on younger galleries, new work and contemporary photography: Art Projects and Photo50.

Art Projects has now been a major part of London Art Fair for six years. Established as one of the most exciting sections of the Fair, it features solo shows, curated group displays and large-scale installations with galleries from across the world. At London Art Fair 2011 these will include Bearspace, Ordinary鈥揕ight Photography, Chisenhale/Studio Voltaire and Platform A.

In its 5th year, Photo50 is a showcase for contemporary photography featuring established artists and less well known figures selected by a distinguished panel. This year鈥檚 panel includes Sebastien Montabonel, European Senior Specialist in Photographs at Phillips de Pury, and Zelda Cheatle, Curator and Director of the Tosca Fund Photography Collection. All the works shown are for sale and members of the panel will champion the artists they have nominated. A Photography Focus Day on Wednesday 18th January will feature a series of discussions and tours dedicated to contemporary photography.

Maggie鈥檚 Cancer Caring Centres is the official charity beneficiary for 2011 and in partnership with the fair will hold an auction of 25 original pieces of art by leading contemporary artists at the Preview Evening on Tuesday 18 January.

Long recognised for its quality and welcoming atmosphere, London Art Fair aims to uphold a unique and supportive approach to collecting, providing an environment in which visitors can understand the historical importance, value and unique qualities of works from across the spectrum of the art market.

This January over 100 leading Modern British and contemporary art galleries will be brought together for the 23rd edition of the London Art Fair 鈥 the UK鈥檚 largest Modern British and Contemporary art fair 鈥 at the Business Design Centre, Islington.

Every year, 23,000 visitors enjoy the work of over 1,000 leading artists ranging from Modern British masters to the most recent contemporary talent. Galleries are chosen by a selection committee and include major UK art dealers such as Richard Green, FAS and Jonathan Clark Fine Art, as well as younger contemporary spaces. Established returning galleries will be joined by newcomers to the fair; Poussin Gallery, Pratt Contemporary, Golden Thread Gallery (Belfast) and CHARLIE SMITH london.

The fair includes the highest-quality paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, videos and editioned prints and multiples.

Situated alongside the galleries in the main fair are two curated sections focusing on younger galleries, new work and contemporary photography: Art Projects and Photo50.

Art Projects has now been a major part of London Art Fair for six years. Established as one of the most exciting sections of the Fair, it features solo shows, curated group displays and large-scale installations with galleries from across the world. At London Art Fair 2011 these will include Bearspace, Ordinary鈥揕ight Photography, Chisenhale/Studio Voltaire and Platform A.

In its 5th year, Photo50 is a showcase for contemporary photography featuring established artists and less well known figures selected by a distinguished panel. This year鈥檚 panel includes Sebastien Montabonel, European Senior Specialist in Photographs at Phillips de Pury, and Zelda Cheatle, Curator and Director of the Tosca Fund Photography Collection. All the works shown are for sale and members of the panel will champion the artists they have nominated. A Photography Focus Day on Wednesday 18th January will feature a series of discussions and tours dedicated to contemporary photography.

Maggie鈥檚 Cancer Caring Centres is the official charity beneficiary for 2011 and in partnership with the fair will hold an auction of 25 original pieces of art by leading contemporary artists at the Preview Evening on Tuesday 18 January.

Long recognised for its quality and welcoming atmosphere, London Art Fair aims to uphold a unique and supportive approach to collecting, providing an environment in which visitors can understand the historical importance, value and unique qualities of works from across the spectrum of the art market.

Contact details

52 Upper Street Islington - London, UK N1

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