With around 100 galleries taking part there really was something for everyone, from traditional right through to op art. The event was well organised and laid out with plenty of space to wander the aisles of the enormous white marquee. A circular bar by Laithwaites was located in the centre and doing a brisk trade. Being a good little researcher I did my duty and sampled a flute of fizz and I can safely say it was lovely :)
There was a packing counter carefully wrapping bought items to be carried home, a cafe with an enticing menu and a supervised activity area for kids which was full of engrossed children. All very impressive. The loos were clean, plentiful and quite stylish! And no queues.
Staff at the galleries were approachable, friendly and happy to chat which made for a relaxed atmosphere. As promised prices were £40 to £4,000 and from the amount of packages I saw being carried around sales were good.
There was a free shuttle mini-bus between the fair marquee and Hampstead tube station which was regular and efficient. We had walked the 10 minutes downhill but took advantage of the bus to get back up the hill.
I didn't take any photographs inside the fair as galleries can sometimes frown on that but I took a photo of the Laithwaites mini streamline van in the foyer which was offering wine samples and proving very popular ...
And a few of the pieces on display outside ...
The next London fair will be in Battersea Park on 23 to 27 October 2013 so I'll be giving it a mention when it comes around to jog your memory. You can also sign up for newsletters which usually entitles you to ticket discounts (we had half price tickets at £7.50).
Just visit http://affordableartfair.com/battersea/newsletter-sign-up/
So did you buy anything? was it just the pop!
ReplyDeleteWell as usual my taste ran beyond my pocket. I fell in love with a little bronze of a minotaur ... at around £2,000. One day!
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