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.


Mr. Joy's Surprise

Queen Anne child’s wardrobe brings Joy at London Art Week

06 December 2024

The gravestone of Edmund Joy in Barton Turf church, Norfolk reveals that he died in 1744 and is the only clue to who may have made this unusual work

Mary Headlam watercolour

West End gallery celebrates rediscovered artist Mary Headlam

06 December 2024

Mary Headlam was professionally successful but sold little of her work during her lifetime. Abbott and Holder are highlighting her unseen oeuvre

Molijn, Pieter De – A Winter Landscape

West End gallery revives the spirit of the wunderkammer

03 December 2024

With a focus on the unusual, Rafael Valls is paying homage to a method of collecting that inspired some of the world's most respected museums.

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Blue and white bonanza: London firm offers three private collections in one exhibition

02 December 2024

Albert Amor is hosting an exhibition featuring 18th century English Blue and White Porcelain until December 6.

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The best House in Hampshire

26 November 2024

Gordon House epitomised the cultural shift from post-war gloom to a growing youth culture in the Swinging Sixties. Jenna Burlingham Gallery explores that legacy

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Cromwell portrait by his favourite artist rediscovered

25 November 2024

Dickinson Gallery has announced the rediscovery and unveiling of an unfinished portrait of Oliver Cromwell, painted by his favourite artist, Robert Walker, probably around 1649-55.

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West end gallery focuses on rarely seen women artists in new show

22 November 2024

Featuring a mix of the acclaimed, forgotten and rarely seen artist, Darnley Fine Art is putting female painters in the spotlight this Christmas

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A look ahead at London Art Week's winter edition

21 November 2024

Highlights of London Art Week this winter include specialist exhibitions focusing on single artists

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Gallery exhibits timeless offerings from the ancient world

20 November 2024

ForgeLynch is getting into the Christmas spirit with an exhibition called 'Gifts from the Ancient World'.

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Tempera takes centre stage in an exhibition revival

18 November 2024

Prior to the 16th century, tempera, a mix of egg and pigment, was the method of choice for most artists.

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‘I love The Colony Room ‘mural’ but how do I sell it?’ says Hyman

18 November 2024

Enormous slice of Soho culture and history features in gallery’s 25th anniversary show

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2024 BADA Art Prize winner announced

16 November 2024

David Messum Fine Art was the stage for the glittering BADA Art Prize 2024 champagne reception

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Pointon parades his talent for painting at dealer's show

06 November 2024

It's been a lively few years for the royal family and artist Rob Pointon has captured key moments which can now be seen in a new exhibition.

Selby Bigge

New gallery launches with a focus on Surrealism

05 November 2024

Is Surrealism having a renaissance? A century after the discipline launched its manifesto a new gallery chooses to hone in on the art of the subconscious

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Worcester patterns come to the fore as Birtwistle collection goes on show at Albert Amor

04 November 2024

Hot on the heels of its Gherardesca exhibition, Albert Amor has just unveiled The Anthony Birtwistle Collection at its gallery in St James’s.

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Holding the Line moves Sim up to a 15th year of war art shows

04 November 2024

Latest dedicated exhibition at St James’s gallery includes another special look at the work of female artists

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Asian Art in London 2024 award winners announced

01 November 2024

Prizes were awarded for outstanding objects at the opening gala party for this year’s staging of Asian Art in London.

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Venetian glass bead industry explored in exhibition

31 October 2024

For many centuries, Venetian glass beads were at the core of global trade and were the inspiration for a critically acclaimed book exploring that legacy

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Asian Art in London 2024 – maps

28 October 2024

The 27th edition of Asian Art in London takes place from October 30 to November 8

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Outstanding quality among Asian Art in London award nominees

28 October 2024

The annual Asian Art in London initiative celebrates outstanding examples of art and antiques offered by auction houses and dealers. This year the categories are East Asian, Indian & Islamic and Modern & Contemporary - and the 2024 nominees are revealed here. Award sponsors include Antiques Trade Gazette

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