London Art Fair Explained

London Art Fair
Genre:	Art fair focuses on modern British and contemporary art
Date:	Normally January
Frequency:	Annually
Location:	Business Design Centre, Islington, London, England
Years Active:	1989 – ongoing
Last:	17–21 January 2024
Prev:	22–26 January 2020 20–24 April 2022 18–22 January 2023
Next:	15–19 January 2025
Participants:	100+^[1]

The London Art Fair (LAF) is an annual contemporary art fair held at the Business Design Centre^[2] in Islington, London.^[3]

Overview

The fair displays modern British and contemporary art, from the early 20th century onwards, presented by galleries and private collectors. Alongside over 125 participating galleries in the main fair, there are two curated sections focusing on younger galleries and new work with art projects and contemporary photography with Photo50.^[4]

The 2019 fair was held during 16–20 January 2019.^{[5] [6]} After a gap, the 34th fair was held during 20–24 April 2022, postponed from January due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^{[7] [8]} In 2023, the fair returned to its normal timing, 18–22 January 2023.^{[9] [10]}

The London Art Fair is one of a number of art fairs in London.^[11]

The 2024 edition of the London Art Fair, once again ensconced within Islington’s Business Design Centre, hosted over one hundred modern and contemporary art galleries while running an accompanying programme of talks, tours, and events.^[12]

See also

• British Art Fair
• London Art Week

Notes and References

1. Web site: London Art Fair: Edit, A–Z Exhibitor List . . 11 January 2022 . 25 April 2022 .
2. Web site: London Art Fair . . UK . 16 March 2022 .
3. Web site: London Art Fair 2017 at Business Design Centre. VisitLondon.com. 22 December 2016.
4. Web site: Photo50 . London Art Fair . UK . 25 April 2022 .
5. Web site: London Art Fair Returns For 2019 Bumper Edition . Artlyst . 17 December 2018 . 12 September 2019 .
6. Web site: London Art Fair 2019 showcases exceptional contemporary and modern art . Chris . Jenkins . Arts & Collections . 12 September 2019 .
7. Web site: London Art Fair 2022 New Dates . 16 March 2022 . London Art Fair . en-UK.
8. Web site: London Art Fair, 20–24 April 2022 . Tourist England . 25 April 2022 .
9. London Art Fair Opens its 35th Edition in 2023 . Mark . Westall . FAD magazine . 28 December 2022 . 9 January 2023 .
10. London Art Fair 2023 . Artlyst . 9 January 2023 .
11. Web site: The best art fairs and events in London in 2022 . Luxury London . luxurylondon.co.uk . UK . 15 March 2022 .
12. Web site: Preview: London Art Fair 2024 – what to expect and what not to miss . 2024-01-16 . www.ldnmlk.com . en.