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Affordable Art Fair Battersea from 14-18 October

Next week, the Affordable Art Fair Battersea swings open its doors, welcoming art lovers, curious creatives and collectors-in-the-making from near and far. Taking place from 14–18 October at Evolution London in Battersea, the fair is set to be a celebration of art, with workshops to get your creative juices flowing and of course, plenty of art to fall in love with.

The Fair will welcome galleries making their Battersea debut, alongside its inaugural Tastemaker programme and a personal edit of artworks selected by Hugo Barclay, UK Fair Director. The Fair also announces the artists selected for its Graduate Showcase, curated by Jo McLaughlin, spotlighting emerging talent at the start of their careers. St-Germain returns as Official Spritz Partner, with cocktails at the Central Bar and an Elderflower Sommelier Experience in the entrance foyer, a glass of fizz in hand while your browse art, what’s not to love!

And because art and a good drink have always made a rather lovely pairing, St-Germain returns as Official Spritz Partner. Expect cocktails at the Central Bar, plus an Elderflower Sommelier Experience in the entrance foyer. Sip, browse, discover… honestly, what’s not to love? Young visitors will get their moment in the spotlight, too. The fair’s programme of family-friendly activities is designed to encourage children to get creative, get curious and, most importantly, get playful with art. There will be a Jet-Pack Workshop with Petit Pli from 10am-12pm, part of the family mornings.

There’s plenty more to explore…

Black History Month - A programme of free, drop-in workshops includes a Thursday zine-making session with Zoe Zine, celebrating Black artists and makers who have shaped Black Britain.

Art & Design to take home - The Fair Bookshop, in partnership with Papercup, welcomes Quarto and Thames & Hudson with a curated selection of art and design books.

After Dark - Art After Dark returns Thursday and Friday (5–9pm), bringing live DJs, complimentary welcome drinks and BHM workshops to the fair.

So whether you’re a seasoned collector, an art-world newbie, looking for your next favourite artist or simply looking for a fun day out surrounded by great art (and perhaps a St-Germain spritz or two), Affordable Art Fair Battersea is the place to be this October.

Address: Evolution London, Queenstown Road, Chelsea Bridge, London SW11 4NJ, UK

For more information and to book tickets click here.

Photography courtesy of AAF.

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May 12, 2022

2 min read

Updated: May 16, 2024

Taking place in Soho this May, award-winning premium gin Brockmans latest activation is sure to inspire gin lovers and creatives alike. The three-day event taking place from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st of May will be celebrating everything individuality and honouring the craft of cocktails.

Guests will be treated to a host of performances, cocktail masterclasses and musical experiences, running across four different rooms within the Bateman Street venue. In line with the Brockmans brand identity of mixing daring tastes with noble traditions, Brockmans will be transforming the space into a properly improper world with each of the four spaces dedicated to different offerings.

Throughout the three day celebration, performances will include:

Thursday 19th May

Gecko – a London-based artist, whose playful lyrics cover all the big things in life like iPhones, Libraries & Guanabana fruit juice. Gecko has previously appeared at Glastonbury, Bestival and BBC Radio 1 to name a few.

Harry Baker – the youngest ever person to win the Poetry World Slam championship will be performing his incredible mixes of poetry, comedy and mathematics.

Friday 20th May

Ben Lewis – supported by some of the biggest names in the business, he has been a DJ for 15 years and has played all over the world from New York to Ibiza.

Jon Udry – is an incredible performer who will be combining juggling and comedy to create a unique performance that has earnt him spots at prestigious events and festivals such as Glastonbury.

Saturday 21st May

Velvet Thunder – a UK DJ who plays an eclectic mix of world music tracks mixed with funk, soul and disco. Spoken Word Artists

Billie – a jazz and soul artist who will be performing an eclectic mix with her band who have been creating musical synergy together for many years.

For the full list of performances visit: https://www.brockmansgin.com

Dates: Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st of May | Opening Times: Thursday – Friday 5-10 pm and Saturday 12-10 pm 15 Address: 15 Bateman St, Soho, London, W1D 3AQ

Written by Jordan Crowley

Photography courtesy of Brockmans

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