Fair Team Picks: Stockholm

There’s so much going on this year at Affordable Art Fair Stockholm (20 — 24 April). With over 50 amazing exhibitors, live music and an insightful programme of arty-talks… not to mention Stockholm Culture night! But with so much to see and do, it can be hard to know where to start. To help, our expert Stockholm team share their top highlights, so if you’re looking for exciting entertainment, delicious food and stunning artworks, look no further!

New exhibitors for 2022

This year’s fair features more exhibitors than ever in Stockholm. Our Stockholm Fair Director, Carl Wilhelm Hirsch, has picked out his newest favourite galleries for you to discover.

“There’s a lot of newness to discover at our spring fair, not least the galleries exhibiting with us for the first time. With such a vast selection to choose from it was difficult for me to select just three from our 10th fair edition. The diversity of pieces exhibited is unprecedented!

One of the first time exhibitors here in Stockholm, Pigment Gallery, is exhibiting artist Juan Escudero. I am very curious about his wonderful drawings and engravings, and can’t wait to see his pieces in person.

Marcel Camps will also be exhibiting for the first time. His work expresses the experiences and feelings that arise as a reflection of human relationships with his environment. So, his work wants to relate the man and his body with the universe; an implementation beyond the borders of reality by moving into the sphere of transcendence.

Another first-time exhibitor is Mankovsky Gallery, who will exhibit several artists that are new to the Stockholm scene which promises to be sensational. Their exciting artist roster features amongst others Honorroller and Anna Vinterfall Labero and many more.”

Recent Graduates

Discover emerging artists such as the digital paintings of William Reed, and other amazing upcoming artists you should keep an eye on!

“The Recent Graduate exhibitions have always been a key project from the Affordable Art Fair Stockholm. After 10 years, it has even become a tradition that each year I am super excited to discover and keeps surprising me by the high quality – I love it!“

Julie Constant, Regional Managing Director, Affordable Art Fair Europe

An exciting, one-night-only event!

This year, we’ll coincide with Culture Night (Kulturnatt Stockholm) festival – an annual festival showcasing the diverse culture of Stockholm.

“The perfect time to soak up all the arts and culture of Stockholm. Whether you are passionate about art, architecture, literature, dance, music or theatre, you will find an event to suit your taste! What better time than the 10th anniversary to celebrate this incredible night of art and culture? Discover 1000s of artworks from all over the world, enjoy live music and entertainment, and treat yourself to a drink in our restaurant’s lively and laid-back atmosphere.”

Alice Left, Stockholm Intern

Check out the full programme or read our blog to find out what we have planned, in collaboration with our Charity Partner MusikBojen.

Join us on Saturday 23 April from 18:00 and ensure to get your free tickets from our ticket shop for a magical night of art and live music!

Food glorious food

We are spoilt for choice with some unbelievable food offerings at Stockholm this year. A bonus if you are a foodie fan like many on our team!

“To celebrate our 10^th anniversary of Affordable Art Fair Stockholm we are going all out this year! In order to make it a memorable experience, we will appeal to all your senses with beautiful art, music, creative events and amazing food!”

Lovisa Vasseur, Fair Manager Stockholm

Mackverket Food Truck

Mackverket is a food truck and kitchen delivering a unique experience to many Stockholm neighbourhoods, and now you can get a taste of their amazing food at Affordable Art fair Stockholm! Inspired by classic recipes such as Reuben and BLT, their menu offering is tasty and modern and comprises seasonal ingredients on fresh sourdough bread. They even make their own mayonnaise and pickles in their kitchen on Nybohovsbacken in Stockholm.

When you want to take a break to ponder over which artwork to buy, why not stop at Mackverket truck and indulge yourself with a delicious sandwich? Don’t miss out on our limited offer and buy a ticket (inclusive of entry and lunch) to either Thursday 21 or Friday 22 April, for 200 SEK with code AAFMACKVERKET.

Persona restaurant

Ahead of its highly anticipated opening later this year, Persona Restaurant will give us at Affordable Art Fair a taste of what to expect from their ambitious project and innovative approach to fine dining.

With their remarkable experience in the industry, having both worked at three Michelin starred restaurant Frantzén amongst others, Persona founder Louis Cespedes and service manager Jonatan Nyström aim to offer a 360 degree guest experience that connects the food with the unique social space. All performed in close collaboration with selected farmers, winemakers, craftsmen and artists.

If you can’t wait to try Persona’s luscious food, you can now get a sneak preview at Affordable Art Fair! We have released a limited amount of tickets for 400 SEK which will include entry to the fair on Friday 22 April plus a snack and a drink from Persona. A perfect union of Langoustine and French Osietra Caviar, the “sea dog” will be served on an extra soft bun and accompanied by a glass of champagne.

Head over to the restaurant between 17:00 to 19:00 and try this exclusive snack conceived by the creative mind of chef Louis Cespedes. Book your tickets now to take advantage of this exclusive offer using code AAFPERSONA!

Be sure to come join us at the fair in person to check all the team’s picks and so much more at the Affordable Art Fair Stockholm this April!

Main image: Honorroller, Air Jordan 1 / Off White x Nike and Juan Escudero, ‘Red Wave’, Pigment Gallery