Fairs
New galleries to look out for at Hampstead
As we prepare for Affordable Art Fair Hampstead (11 - 14 May 2023), discover the brand new galleries joining our fantastic line up.
Katie Bone
Thursday 6 April, 2023
Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead returns to Hampstead Heath from 11 – 14 May, with the best in contemporary art from all over the world! We’re so excited to welcome 12 brand new galleries to this edition, showcasing a range of new artists waiting for you to discover. Get to know the galleries making their Affordable debut below, or view the full line up here.
Six Fellow Londoners
We’re thrilled to have Harmer Gallery join our roster – an emerging blue-chip gallery showcasing underrepresented and emerging artists of the African diaspora. Don’t miss their carefully curated selection of artworks, including vibrant paintings by self-taught figurative artist Sophie Oshodin, who explores everyday stories using imaginary characters as her subjects.
We’ll also be welcoming Punchbowl Gallery, who are new to the art fair scene. Look out for Sarah Heppner’s exquisite photorealistic still life works, as well as photography by Jon McRae. You may recognise some lovely London landmarks in Jon’s works, such as the Barbican’s terrace, featured in Brutal Idyll.
Hampstead local Catto Gallery will also be joining us this May. Look out for Rachel Deacon’s new paintings – she’s one of their most successful figurative artists, and we have fallen in love with her new abstract works! The colours and shapes are incredibly modern and a total joy to look at.
KADIP Gallery will be showcasing new work by mixed media artist Ailsa Munro – a must-see for lovers of the natural world.
“Imagine having a magnifying glass and observing a forest – you’ll discover that our ecosystem is pure art; full of colours, different shades, and interesting creatures with magic abilities.”
Kathrin Panagiotakis, KADIP Gallery
Quantus Gallery will be bringing work by inspiring, blind artist Clarke Reynolds, who uses Braille dots to create textured, interactive artworks.
“I have worked hard over these past three years. Barriers have been put up because I’m blind. I’m told it’s a hobby not a career and now Quantus Gallery has embraced my art, passion, ethos and my unique suit. Watch out world, the blind braille artist is coming!”
Clarke Reynolds, Quantus Gallery
From The North
According to Mcgee will be showcasing work by three top Yorkshire-based artists. Don’t miss fleeting contemporary landscape paintings by Richard Barnes and Chantel Barnes – a father/daughter duo who sometimes work together on the same artwork. You’ll also discover work by the much-loved painter, Freya Horsley.
“Affordable Art Fair gives us the opportunity to reach new audiences, and in return, people will can see work by three of our most exciting and adventurous artists.”
Richard Barnes, According to Mcgee
Joining us from Europe
We’re thrilled to be welcoming four new galleries from Europe: Gallery Törner from Stockholm, Schwarm Collective from Munich, De Medicis Gallery from Paris, and Galería Bea Villamarín from Gijón, Spain.
Galería Bea Villamarín will be bringing a carefully curated selection of architectural sculptures by Candela Muniozguren and gorgeous abstract paintings by Fernando Palacios. We asked what they’re most looking forward to about the fair:
“We’re excited because Affordable Art Fair visitors are passionate about contemporary art and artists. It’s also been gratifying to select the best art within the maximum budget of £7,500 – ensuring great art is more accessible to everyone. The desire to make art more accessible to the public has characterised us from the very beginning. Being direct, honest, and transparent is our language.”
Schwarm Collective will be heading to Hampstead from Germany. They’ll be bringing something for everyone – from wood carving and metal sculpture to figurative oil paintings and abstract pieces. They also told us to look out for Vicky Anna Lardschneider’s work: she pays homage to mother nature, painting the wonders and scars of planet earth from a bird’s eye view. Her process begins way before the paint touches the canvas, starting with a huge amount of research about her chosen area – most recently, she’s been working in cooperation with well-known ocean reservation scientists.
All the way from Asia
Two new galleries are travelling from Asia to join us on Hampstead Heath this May: MASHA ART from India and The Art9 Gallery from Seoul, Korea.
MASHA ART will bring artwork by Sanuk Birla, one of the best-known pop artists from India whose built a huge following of collectors. Discover his latest collection of innovative paintings and sculptures – made specially for the fair.
We thrive on showcasing amazing artwork by talented, up-and-coming Indian artists, working hard to spotlight them by promoting them show by show.”
Rudra, MASHA ART
acrylic and hardboard on wood, The Art9 Gallery
Don’t miss your opportunity to meet our new exhibitors in person at Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead, 11 – 14 May
Discover our full line up of galleries below!
Top tip: it pays to be organised. Tickets are cheaper in advance online than on the door.