Press
Press Highlights 2024
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Antiques Trade Gazette
"Heralding the liveliest month of the art fair calendar was another edition of British Art Fair at Saatchi Gallery.
It attracted over 13,000 visitors – a 10% increase on 2023. Many dealers reported that sales were better than expected, with interest holding strong especially in the middle market"
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The Times
"A special exhibition of the works of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham will be held at British Art Fair this week".
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The Times
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Country Life
“Works by Paul Nash and Eileen Agar will star at London’s British Art Fair”
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Financial Times
"The New York-based British painter Bill Jacklin, who first showed with Marlborough Gallery in the 1970s, is now collaborating with Portland Gallery, which will bring three of his paintings to this month’s British Art Fair, priced between £24,000 and £36,000".
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The Burlington Magazine
"A highlight of the London calendar for over three decades".
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ROSA Magazine
Imogen Lycett-Green meets ‘witch-mother’ Kate Montgomery, to be shown with Long & Ryle Gallery at British Art Fair
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ROSA Magazine
"Rebekah Tolley-Georgiou, curator of Pivotal: Digitalism gives us the low down on collecting digital art"
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Antiques Trade Gazette
"Enjoyed by over 12,000 visitors a year, the British Art Fair hosts over 80 of the UK’s leading dealers. Here are some highlights to look out for"
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Antiques Trade Gazette
"Her exceptional contribution to Post-war British art has been steadily recognised over the past few decades”.
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Art UK
"With pandemic lockdowns a recent memory and climate crisis a pressing reality, engaging with the non-human world is both a pleasure and an imperative. In its rhythms and its rigour, Barns-Graham's work will continue to inform how artists tackle these fundamental subjects for years to come."
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Apollo
“The fair best known for modern British art”
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Forbes
"British Art Fair kicks off the London art fair autumn season with some of the most recognisable names of British art including David Hockney, Bridget Riley, Frank Auerbach, L.S. Lowry, Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin"
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FLO London
"There is a wonderfully balanced mix of fine, modern and contemporary art from established blue chip names to emerging talents which makes for a day of viewing some exquisite art".
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The Handbook
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The Standard
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Luxury London
"Don’t miss a new section dedicated to digital art in Britain, titled PIVOTAL: Digitalism curated by interdisciplinary artist Rebekah Tolley-Georgiou, which will present shoppable digital art in all formats”.
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Homes & Antiques
“A thrilling annual showcase for top-class homegrown art, from the early-20th century right up to today”
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London Daily News
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The Week
“Head to Chelsea for the British Art Fair”.
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Country Life
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Art & Museum Magazine
“The atmosphere across Saatchi was positive and upbeat, boosted by beautiful sunny days in Chelsea”.
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FAD
"PIVOTAL: Digitalism to present the very best digital art being created in Britain.
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FAD
"This year at the British Art Fair – there’s Modern, Contemporary & Digital. Start at the bottom with Modern and progress to the future at the top. To help you navigate we have picked 10 artworks to see you on your way to the TOP"
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ART PLUGGED
"Taking over the vast Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea again for the 2024 edition, British Art Fair features presentations by 60 leading galleries with a huge range of art on display from the 20th Century through to contemporary including paintings, sculpture, ceramics and digital art".
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Luxury London
"Galleries are installed over all three storeys of the Saatchi Gallery, creating a museum-like ambience; the experience is collaborative and interactive, with dealers engaging with the public, telling them about the artists and providing specialist advice on collecting.”
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The Londonist
"If art fairs are for you, then the best of British will be at Saatchi Gallery for British Art Fair, with works ranging from David Hockney and Bridget Riley through to young artists making a name for themselves.” Tabish Khan -
The Glossary
"As summer segues into autumn, the great and the good of the art world descend on Saatchi Gallery to celebrate the very best of Modern British Art."
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Artsy
“Dedicated to modern and contemporary British art.”
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Duke of York Square
" A curated series of masterpieces from Britain’s most celebrated artists”
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The Art Newspaper
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The Artling
“Top dealers from London and across the UK gather at Saatchi Gallery to tell visitors all about the artists, their work and give specialist advice on collecting.”
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Antiques Boutique
"A friendly fair where visitors enjoy the very best painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and ceramics, elegantly installed throughout Saatchi Gallery’s museum-style spaces.”
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Art Week
"A friendly fair where visitors enjoy the very best painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and ceramics, elegantly installed throughout Saatchi Gallery’s museum-style spaces."
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The House Directory
"Champions British art from 1900 to the present day."
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King's Road
" A curated series of masterpieces from Britain’s most celebrated artists.”
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Artmajeur
"A stunning experience for over 12,000 visitors at this annual fixture in the art world calendar."
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Observer
"Gathering the best, you guessed it, British art in London’s iconic Saatchi Gallery since 1988."
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The Art Investor
"PIVOTAL: Digitalism to present the very best Digital Art being created in Britain”
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New Wave Magazine
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Culture Calling
"Over 80 of the UK’s leading dealers”
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ArtLyst
"Exciting, ambitious and rare works from Britain’s most celebrated artists”
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The Mail on Sunday
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Express & Star
"The Best In The House art collection will go on display at the British Art Fair at the Saatchi Gallery"
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Euro News
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