British Art Fair returns to London’s Saatchi Gallery this September.
Since its first edition in 1988, the Fair has grown from its Modern British roots to become a showcase for British art from the early 20th century right up to today.
This year’s Fair brings together over 80 of the UK’s leading dealers – including Austin/Desmond, Patrick Bourne, Jonathan Clark, Osborne Samuel, Redfern Gallery, Portland Gallery, The Fine Art Society, Alan Wheatley and Whitford Fine Art – who will be sharing works by Britain’s most famous artists – including Frank Auerbach, Banksy, John Craxton, Tracey Emin, Terry Frost, Barbara Hepworth, Damien Hirst, Ivon Hitchens, David Hockney, Henry Moore, John Piper, Bridget Riley, William Scott and many more.
For the third year, SOLO Contemporary, a section curated by artist and gallerist Zavier Ellis, focuses on Britain’s most talented emerging to mid-career contemporary artists. There will also be a special exhibition by the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust, presenting a selection of Barns-Graham’s works alongside pieces by six contemporary artists who the Trust supports. One of Britain’s most significant 20th century modern artists, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham was a prominent member of the post-war St Ives group, acknowledged as a sublime painter, draughtswoman, printmaker and a brilliant colourist.
New this year is a section dedicated to digital art in Britain today. Titled ‘PIVOTAL: Digitalism’, it is curated and produced by prominent academic and interdisciplinary artist, Rebekah Tolley-Georgiou, with an advisory team including digitalist luminaries such as Tomas Roope, Peter Higgins, Lol Sargent, Jack Hardiker, Jacqui Kenny and Tom Cullen. ‘PIVOTAL: Digitalism’ will present for sale digital art in all formats, from AI, AR, VR, digital sculpture, moving image, photography and painting, with immersive installations. This is the first dedicated digital section in a major art fair and will include works by leading artists in the field such as David Sheldrick, AI.S.A.M., X New Worlds and Untold Garden.
British Art Fair 2024 takes place at the Saatchi Gallery between 26 and 29 September. To find out more and to book tickets: britishartfair.co.uk
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