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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Green Knight prints gallop into Cardiff exhibition

02 January 2018

Welsh artist Clive Hicks-Jenkins’ recent series of screen-prints are a fitting subject for a January exhibition.

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Calling all craftspeople - West Dean College opens applications for summer festival

27 December 2017

Despite the wintery weather, West Dean College is looking forward to the summer months as it calls exhibitors and demonstrators to apply for its Arts and Craft Festival.

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Book on “re-established” artist Winifred Knights takes top art history prize

15 December 2017

The artist Winifred Knights (1899-1947) was once all but forgotten but a recent book about her life and work has won this year’s William MB Berger Prize for British Art History.

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Ex-Sotheby’s auctioneer explains why he decided to become a dealer – video

14 December 2017

“There are many opportunities outside auction,” says Adrian Biddell, the former Sotheby’s head of 19th century European paintings who has recently launched his own dealership.

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Behaviour in Belgravia: the British Antiques Dealers’ Association Christmas party

11 December 2017

A selection of snaps from the annual British Antiques Dealers’ Association Christmas party in Belgravia last week.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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