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.


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Belgrave hopes for a boost from busy time

11 December 2017

Modern and contemporary art gallery Belgrave St Ives is in the midst of its annual winter show, offering prints, drawings and three-dimensional works in its two adjacent Cornwall shops.

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Splendour is court in the act at London dealer's show

11 December 2017

Robilant + Voena’s show, 'Splendour and Magnificence: Art from the European Courts', features 25 Old Master paintings, sculptures and works of decorative art.

D & M

Charity Christmas event at Digger & Mojo features Marc Allum of BBC’s ‘Antiques Roadshow’

08 December 2017

Digger & Mojo’s annual Christmas event takes place tomorrow at its Wiltshire showroom.

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Mixing portraits and jewellery is the fashion

04 December 2017

For its 'London Art Week Winter' exhibition, The Weiss Gallery pairs historic painting with contemporary accessories and miniatures.

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Furniture crossover culture – Exhibition looks at how japanning combined eastern design with British craftsmanship

04 December 2017

During the 17th century, European craftsmen were captivated by lacquer ware imported from Asia.

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How printmaking roared back to life

04 December 2017

During the 1950s a revival in UK printmaking took root. As dedicated print studios were set up, etching, lithography and screenprinting flourished, and in the 1960s, as critics celebrated the ‘rebirth’ of the print, Marlborough Fine Art entered the print publishing market.

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Dealer demonstrates his own art skills

04 December 2017

A collection of paintings on show at contemporary art gallery Daniel Raphael offers a glimpse into the life of a well-known dealer.

Masterpiece London fair

Art fair Masterpiece London bought by Art Basel-owner

01 December 2017

Art Basel-owner MCH Group has bought a 67.5% stake in Masterpiece London and will expand the UK fair overseas.

Ruby book launch

Six snaps from the launch of Joanna Hardy’s book on rubies

30 November 2017

A new book by jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy was launched this week at Somerset House.

Plum Tree in Blossom by Bruno Liljefors

Visions of Finland – dealers collaborate on London show coinciding with centenary events

29 November 2017

An exhibition aiming to invigorate interest in Finnish art opened in London this week.

Gander and White

Six snaps from Gander & White’s 85th anniversary party

27 November 2017

Fine arts and antiques shipping firm Gander & White celebrated its 85th anniversary last week.

Flat Iron Square

London Bridge vintage market launches a green-fingered Christmas

27 November 2017

‘Flea at Flat Iron Square’ near London Bridge has launched its festive events programme.

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Artist Stanley Anderson records the rural artisans

27 November 2017

The artist Stanley Anderson (1884-1966) was a perennial sceptic of 20th century ‘progress’. An engraver, etcher and watercolour painter, he started working in line engraving in the 1920s when it was an outmoded and almost extinct form of graphic output.

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ATG letter: Award-winning panel debate

27 November 2017

MADAM – I cannot believe that I am the only one amused, confused and puzzled by your report (ATG No 2317) of the magnificent lacquer panel by the Japanese master Shibata Zeshin being chosen as the “outstanding work offered by an auction house” and gaining for Bonhams the Asian Art in London award at this autumn’s festival.

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North London gallery shows Arts & Crafts furniture alongside later works to encourage combinations

27 November 2017

For its annual winter show, 'In Situ', The Millinery Works gallery in Islington shows off the diversity of its offerings while celebrating the Arts & Crafts furniture in which it has long specialised.

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Could market for modern silver designs get a boost as Pearson collection heads to San Francisco?

27 November 2017

Modern designs are not yet booming in price and a mini-golden age remains something of a secret, but that could be about to change as the largest private collection of its kind goes on display in the US...

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Birds painted in New York fly to the UK for winter

27 November 2017

The Albemarle Street gallery Connaught Brown rounds out the year with an annual winter exhibition.

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Why team is theme for London Art Week

20 November 2017

Inaugural winter art week involves series of joint ventures with dealers outside the initiative.

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Where books and art meet: an exhibition you can read a lot into

20 November 2017

Literary enthusiasts could get their fix at Shapero Modern’s exhibition 'Still Reading' (until December 4) this month, held in conjunction with Sladmore Contemporary. It includes a number of maquettes and bronzes by sculptor Martin Jennings.

Palais Brongniart

Fanfare for Fine Arts Paris as five thousand visit new fair

16 November 2017

Five thousand visitors attended Fine Arts Paris, the new fair devoted to the disciplines of painting, drawing and sculpture held in the French capital at the Palais Brongniart from November 8-12.

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