Events and conferences

Industry events for the art and antiques trade are often organised by dealer and auctioneer associations but others are managed independently and operate as commercial enterprises.


St James's

Flags festoon art district in London to celebrate The Royal Academy's 250th anniversary

11 June 2018

The Crown Estate, the landlord of art district St James’s in London, has decorated the area with flags designed by artists to celebrate The Royal Academy of Arts' 250th Summer Exhibition.

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Goodman Fine Art stages Feiler and Heron joint show

11 June 2018

Mark Goodman of Goodman Fine Art offers this picture by Patrick Heron (1920-99), titled '28 April 1980', in a show that features Heron and his fellow modern British artist Paul Feiler (1918-2013).

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London Art Week adds events to attract new visitors

11 June 2018

Galleries want to encourage first-time visitors during London Art Week...

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A collecting golden age: clockmaking assembly highlights timeless 17th century classics

11 June 2018

A forthcoming exhibition of two private collections spotlights both the genius of 17th century clockmaking and the remarkable objects the market has yielded across a generation.

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Two London displays wrap Christo up

11 June 2018

As Christo, the Bulgarian-American contemporary artist, unveils his first public outdoor project for the UK this summer in Hyde Park, Stern Pissarro Gallery’s show also offers a look at some of the most celebrated works he and his wife ever created.

Chippendale

Happy birthday Thomas Chippendale as series of celebrations take place

05 June 2018

The tercentenary of renowned furniture maker Thomas Chippendale’s birth in Yorkshire this week is the catalyst for activities and exhibitions this year across the UK.

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Early-bird buyers boost Suffolk House

04 June 2018

The response to Suffolk House Antiques’ summer exhibition has been enthusiastic, with customers snapping up some key pieces even before the show’s official opening.

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Gallery salutes the academy

04 June 2018

Richard Green Gallery is in good company as it salutes one of its most prestigious neighbours this summer.

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Seago creates a storm

04 June 2018

Sunlight after Storm, Windsor, below, is among the pieces on offer at Portland Gallery’s exhibition of Edward Seago paintings. The gallery is the exclusive representative of the artist’s estate and this show, running from June 8- July 6, follows ones in April 2016 and June 2014.

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Why good Manners count for Sim

04 June 2018

This drawing, below, of the celebrated Danish ballerina Ulla Poulsen is among the pieces on offer from Sim Fine Art’s online exhibition of works by Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland (1856-1937).

The Louwman Museum

Art world legal disputes head to The Hague

29 May 2018

An alternative to going to court over art world legal disputes will be launched in the Netherlands.

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Sculptor Baltasar Lobo exhibition celebrates female form

28 May 2018

Connaught Brown’s upcoming exhibition is its fourth to focus on the sculpture of modern Spanish artist Baltasar Lobo (1910-93).

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Galleries feature past and present

28 May 2018

Two contemporary exhibitions in London next month feature artists with an interest in the imagery and techniques of the past.

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Anthony Fry’s love of light shines through

28 May 2018

The oil on canvas 'Rock Hill with Wild Boar' is among the pictures on offer at Browse & Darby’s exhibition featuring the works of British artist Anthony Fry (1927-2016).

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Ceramics to shine in joint dealer event

28 May 2018

This Bow porcelain figure of Polyhymnia, the Greek mythological muse of sacred poetry, hymn, dance and eloquence, is among the pieces on offer at this summer’s 'Ceramics Mayfair'.

London Summer 2018: Dates for the diary

24 May 2018

Here ATG presents a selection of exhibitions, fairs, auctions and events that will be happening in London during the busy summer season, from large to the more bijoux.

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Chippendale 300 – Events list

24 May 2018

The tercentenary of Chippendale’s birth is the catalyst for the 'Chippendale 300' initiative – a programme of non-selling exhibitions and events held across a range of historic houses, museums and craft organisations.

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Fabulous fabrics and enticing textiles on show

21 May 2018

A selection of rare 19th century suzanis, handwoven silk embroideries from the areas of modern-day Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, go on offer next month at Afridi Gallery’s exhibition 'Gardens of Delight' in London.

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First major Craxton selling show

21 May 2018

Osborne Samuel hosts the first major selling show of works by John Craxton (1922-2009) for 25 years this month.

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Artist Rose Hilton steps out of the shadows at Messum’s show

21 May 2018

For roughly 30 years the London gallery Messum’s has worked with modern British painter Rose Hilton (b.1931) to establish her work on its own merits.

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