STITCH: A Journey is in full swing! 🪡✨⁠
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Join British-Lebanese artist Aya Haidar upstairs for a special embroidery workshop, hosted by Charity Partner @karmabanklondon at our Battersea Spring Fair⁠
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As part of our Women’s History Month programming, STITCH invites you to add your story to a beautiful communal tapestry - whether it’s a personal journey, a story of migration, or a memory woven in thread. ⁠
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🧵 Drop in this evening or on Sunday from 2-4pm. First come, first served!⁠
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The final quilt will be auctioned to support @karmabanklondon’s vital work helping communities affected by war, disability, and gender-based injustice.⁠
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🔗 Find out more and register to bid - link in @affordableartfairuk bio!⁠
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Image credits: STITCH: A Journey⁠. Photos by @theycallme_gt and @dlpictureuk ...

Join us at Art After Dark tonight, from 5 - 9pm! 🕺✨⁠
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Feel the buzz of the fair after hours with 113 contemporary galleries, thousands of artworks, delicious cocktails, and live DJ sets from @rythmikcocktails setting the vibe. Plus, don’t miss a special embroidery workshop led by Aya Haidar, hosted by Charity Partner @karmabanklondon upstairs 🧵🎨⁠
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Big thanks to @rythmikcocktails for keeping the cocktails flowing!⁠
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Battersea Spring Fair runs until Sunday, 12 March - don’t miss out!⁠
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🎟 Tickets available online at affordableartfair.com (link in bio) or on the door.⁠
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📸 Photos by @dlpictureuk and @theycallme_gt ...

It’s time to announce the winner of our Curatorial Excellence Award at the Battersea Spring Fair… Congratulations to The Lane! 👏⁠
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@the_lane_art is showcasing a diverse selection of artworks, from colourful abstracts by Natalie Pleis to Brian Reinker’s collages - an exploration of vibrant hues and geometric forms.⁠
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“All the works are given generous space to be examined without distraction, with plenty of variety and super friendly gallerists on hand to answer any questions and discuss your favourites.”⁠
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The award was judged by Jo McLaughlin (@josarthistory), Darren from London Art Roundup, and our very own Fair Director, Hugo Barclay (@curatedbyhugo).⁠
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Visit them this week at stand F3 and see their beautifully curated display for yourself!⁠
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🎟 Ticket link in bio, or buy on the door.⁠
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Guest Judges:⁠
- Darren from LondonArtRoundup ⁠
-- Jo Mclauglin (@josarthistory) from Jo Art History Podcast ...

Dive into a world of colour, texture, and form with our Abstract Route Guide at Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring!⁠
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From Soozy Barker’s luminous, layered surfaces (The Barker Gallery, A1) to Lisa Ridgers’ raw, instinctive mark-making (AALondon Gallery, B1) and Kika Pierides’ rhythmic, colour-charged compositions (Tripod Gallery, B2) - these works aren’t to be missed!⁠
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Tap the link in bio for the full guide and start planning your route. 🔗⁠
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Featured artists and galleries:⁠
Laura Menzies, represented by @nadiawaterfieldfineart , Stand B5⁠
Stephen Lavis, represented by @the_stratford_gallery , Stand D4⁠
Giorgia Siriaco, represented by @theartagency.uk , Stand B7⁠
Lisa Ridgers, represented by @aalondongallery , Stand B1⁠
Chowwai Cheung, represented by @waterandrock.art , Stand K5⁠
Soozy Barker, represented by @thebarkergallery , Stand A1⁠
Kika Pierides, represented by @tripodgallerylondon , Stand B2⁠
Noriko Saito, represented by @thetolmancollectionofnewyork , Stand K3⁠
Stella Zuegel, represented by @mintart_gallery , Stand L9 ...

Art After Dark is in full swing! 🍻✨⁠
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Join us tonight and tomorrow night for the buzz of the fair after hours - with a special thanks to Birra Moretti (@birramorettiuk) for keeping the cold beers flowing!⁠
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Explore 113 contemporary galleries, experience a striking new installation by Margaux Carpentier, and take part in drop-in embroidery workshops with Aya Haidar upstairs from 6:30–8:30 PM. ⁠
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Don’t miss out - our Battersea Spring Fair is here until Sunday, 12 March⁠
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🎟 Tickets available online at affordableartfair.com (link in bio) or on the door.⁠
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📸 Credits: Photos by @dlpictureuk ...

Next up in our Route Guides series: The New Artists Route Guide!⁠
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With the fair in full swing, now’s the time to explore fresh perspectives and exciting emerging talent in contemporary art. From Ana Gallego’s intricate watercolours capturing city charm (Tom Cox Gallery, B3) to Lil Blanc’s luminous colour gradients that shift with the light (Al Contar del Arte, C1), and Alfie Bowen’s powerful monochrome wildlife photography (Capital Culture Gallery, G6) - there’s plenty to discover.⁠
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Plus, don’t miss ‘Fresh Perspectives’ upstairs, a specially curated display spotlighting these fantastic newcomers to the fair.⁠
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Get to know these rising artists and start your collecting journey. Read the full guide here.⁠
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Featured artists and galleries:⁠
Amanda Bastin, represented by @suziehorseyart , Stand J7⁠
Rebecca Barnard, represented by @marinehouseatbeer , Stand J1⁠
Lil Blanc, represented by @alcontardelarte , Stand C1⁠
Catherine Parra, represented by @galeriebarrouplanquart , Stand G9⁠
Alfie Bowen, represented by @capitalculturegallery , Stand G6⁠
Fiona Matheson, represented by @ionahousegallery , Stand 12⁠
Ana Gallego, represented by @tomcoxgallery , Stand B3⁠
Ethan James Kotiau, represented by @coegallery , Stand L5⁠
Kelley Davis, represented by @robertsonfineart , Stand E8 ...

Our Battersea Spring fair is here! 🌷⁠
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The doors are officially open for Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring, 12 - 16 March⁠
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For the next four days, join us to explore an incredible lineup of 113 leading contemporary galleries from the UK and beyond. Discover curated edits celebrating Women’s History Month and the best art under £500, experience Art After Dark Lates (tonight & Friday), join drop-in art workshops upstairs, and so much more!⁠
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A whole world of art awaits… Here until Sunday 16 March⁠!⁠
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🔗 Hit the link in bio to find out more and book tickets⁠
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Photos by @dlpictureuk⁠
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Image credits: ⁠
- Raquelle Azran Vietnamese Fine Art, stand H7⁠
- Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring, main entrance⁠
- Margaux Carpentier (@margcarpe), Mother installation, represented by Art Friend, @everyonesartfriend⁠
- Gallery Millcreek, @art_millcreek⁠
- RHG @rebeccahossackartgallery
- Tabby Booth (@tabby.booth.artist), Sailors Jail Gallery (@sailorsjail), D9 ...