London Art Fairs 2012
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There's an art fair for everyone in London: you can browse and buy antiques, oil paintings, contemporary prints, ceramics and even robotic art.
Whether you're an experienced collector, or simply looking for an affordable piece of art for your home, you'll love these top London art fairs.
London Art Fair
Business Design Centre
18-22 Jan
The London Art Fair hosts more than 100 galleries selling work by leading 20th-century and contemporary artists and emerging talents.
Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Battersea Park
24-29 Jan
Browse exhibitors selling decorative and fine antiques, pieces by 20th-century designers, lighting, accessories, textiles and a wide range of art, from traditional landscapes to contemporary works.
Watercolours and Works on Paper Fair
Science Museum
2-5 Feb
At the Watercolours and Works on Paper Fair, you'll find everything from watercolours to copperplate engraving and photography, dating from the 15th century to the present day.
Kinetica Art Fair
Ambika P3
9-12 Feb
Light installations, flight simulators and an Internet-enabled ear are just some of the exhibits that have appeared at Kinetica Art Fair, the UK's only art fair dedicated to kinetic, robotic, sound, ight and time-based art.
20/21 International Art Fair
Royal College of Art16-19 Feb
The 20/21 International Art Fair offers some of the best modern and contemporary art from around the world. Past shows have included work by Matisse, Miró, Picasso, Chagall, Moore and Hockney.
Ceramic Art London
Royal College of Art
24-26 Feb
Organised by The Craft Potters Association with Ceramic Review magazine, Ceramic Art London is the leading selling exhibition for contemporary studio ceramics, showcasing leading makers from the UK and overseas.
Affordable Art Fair
Battersea Park
15-18 Mar
You can pick up a piece of original art from just £100 at the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park, where 120 galleries present work by established and up-and-coming artists.
Pick Me Up
Somerset House
Mar (to be confirmed)
Pick Me Up is the first contemporary graphic art fair in the UK. This exciting show is a platform for some of the world's most innovative graphic artists and designers.
BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair
Duke of York Square
21-27 Mar
Organised by the British Antique Dealers' Association, the BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair brings together 100 of the UK's leading art and antique experts, offering the best fine furniture, silver, jewellery and more.
Chelsea Antiques Fair
Chelsea Old Town Hall
21-25 Mar
Chelsea Antiques Fair was established in 1950, making it the oldest antiques fair in Britain. With just 38 stalls, the boutique fair is the perfect place to meet antique experts and browse their wares.
London Original Print Fair
Royal Academy of Arts
19-22 Apr
The London Original Print Fair is the longest-running specialist print fair in the world, covering all periods of printmaking, from the early woodcuts of Dürer to contemporary masters such as Hockney and Hirst.
Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Battersea Park
24-29 Apr
Browse exhibitors selling decorative and fine antiques, pieces by 20th-century designers, lighting, accessories, textiles and a wide range of art, from traditional landscapes to contemporary works.
Collect
Saatchi Gallery
11-14 May
Collect is one of Europe's most important contemporary craft fairs. You can buy ceramics, glass, jewellery, silver, fine metalwork, textiles, wood and furniture.
Olympia International Fine Art & Antiques Fair
Olympia Exhibition Centre
7-17 Jun
The Grand Hall at Olympia is filled with thousands of original pieces, including furniture, art and decorative items from all eras, with prices from £50 to £500,000.
Art Antiques London
Kensington Gardens
13-20 Jun
Held in a marquee in Kensington Gardens, Art Antiques London includes furniture, paintings, jewellery, clocks, ceramics, rare books and more. The event incorporates the International Ceramics Fair and Seminar.
Masterpiece
South Grounds, The Royal Hospital Chelsea
28 Jun-3 Jul
Masterpiece London exhibits the "best of the best" from around the world, from fine art and antiques to contemporary design and vintage cars.
20/21 British Art Fair
Royal College of Art
12-16 Sep
Head to the 20/21 British Art Fair to see work by British artists such as Keith Vaughan, Eduardo Paolozzi, Jacob Epstein, Patrick Heron, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockey, Sandra Blow, Patrick Caulfield and Banksy.
Ceramics in the City
Geffrye Museum
Sep (to be confirmed)
Whether you're after functional tableware, a funky lamp or a quirky one-off artwork, you'll find it all at Ceramics in the City, a free fair where you can buy ceramics by well-known and emerging artists.
Chelsea Antiques Fair
Chelsea Old Town Hall
19-23 Sep
Chelsea Antiques Fair was established in 1950, making it the oldest antiques fair in Britain. With just 38 stalls, the boutique fair is the perfect place to meet antique experts and browse their wares.
LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair
Berkeley Square
Sep (to be confirmed)
The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair brings together members of the UK's largest association of antique dealers. If you're interested in medieval works of art, contemporary fine art, furniture or jewellery, don't miss this prestigious fair.
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20-23 Sep
Spot trends and buy the latest new designs at Tent London in East London. You'll find furniture, lighting and home accessories from British and overseas designers, as well as interesting mini exhibitions.
Origin
Old Spitalfields Market
Sep (to be confirmed)
London craft fair Origin is the UK's principal selling event for individual makers. The work on show includes ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery and furniture.
Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair
Battersea Park
2-7 Oct
Browse exhibitors selling decorative and fine antiques, lighting, accessories, textiles and a wide range of art, from traditional landscapes to contemporary works, at the Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair.
Palace Art Fair
Fulham Palace
Oct (to be confirmed)
Palace Art Fair is organised by the team behind Brighton Art Fair. You can purchase work by more than 100 contemporary artists at this informal fair.
Art London
Royal Hospital Chelsea
4-8 Oct
The friendly Art London fair features work by modern British artists such as LS Lowry, Ruskin Spear and Vanessa Bell; plus big names including Picasso and Pissarro; and art from China, India, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
Frieze Art Fair
Regent's Park
11-14 Oct
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Regent's Park, Frieze Art Fair attracts more than 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. After browsing the stalls, you can explore the sculpture garden and enjoy guided tours and talks.
Affordable Art Fair
Battersea Park
Oct (to be confirmed)
You can pick up a piece of original art from just £100 at the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park, where 120 galleries present work by established and up-and-coming artists.
Affordable Art Fair
Hampstead Heath
Oct (to be confirmed)
Introduced in 2011, the Affordable Art Fair's North London event comes with the ever-popular offering of affordable contemporary art, plus free talks and workshops and a free crèche.
The Winter Fine Art & Antiques Fair
Olympia Exhibition Centre
Nov (to be confirmed)
The glamorous Winter Fine Art & Antiques Fair is renowned for its exceptionally fine furniture, art and traditional antiques.
