23/09/26

The Other Art Fair is back this October

The Other Art Fair is back this October, and it’s here to prove that buying art can be as fun as a night out in Shoreditch. From 8th - 11th October 2026, The Truman Brewery will be awash with over 135 independent artists showing off their painting, photography, sculpture, music and performance skills. It’s four days packed with creative energy and more than a few chances to spot something you’ll want to smuggle home.

Saatchi Art is behind the fair, but it’s all about giving independent artists a proper spotlight and letting you meet the artistic minds behind the masterpieces. With nearly 80 per cent of this year’s artists hailing from the UK, it’s your chance to see what’s bubbling up outside the usual gallery bubble. Keep your eyes peeled for four fresh faces making their London debut, each with their own wonderfully creative way of seeing the world.

London-based painter Holly Garbett turns family photographs into misty, emotionally charged oil paintings, playing with memory, love and loss. Korean-American artist Courtney Bae explores identity, trauma and resilience using expressive portraits, figures and landscapes. If you’re a fan of jaw-dropping detail, don’t miss Danielle Verbeeten’s hyperrealistic pastel pieces. Danielle’s background in industrial design and as a LEGO designer in Denmark explains the skilled precision and detail of these impressive pieces.

On Friday night, legendary Ibiza party-starters Manumission are taking over with their Friday Lates programme, bringing DJs, lively chats, and a proper dose of nightlife energy to the Truman Brewery. There’s even a whole hour dedicated to The Motel, their brand new book. Photography fans can look out for Amelia Troubridge, this year’s Guest Artist, who will be at the fair throughout the weekend. The celebrated British photographer behind nearly three decades of documenting British culture will present work from her England archive, spanning 1995–2023, including portraits of familiar faces such as Steve Coogan, Nick Cave and Olivia Colman.

And don’t miss Luke, the resident typewriter poet. Yes, you heard right. Spill your thoughts, be it your love life, your dog, your existential crisis or even your shopping list, and he’ll whip up a poem for you on the spot. It’s hands down the most charming keepsake you’ll pick up all year. Saturday comes with its own soundtrack, thanks to London’s Club Lune Bleue. Resident DJs and special guests spin tunes that celebrate women behind the decks and a whole mix of electronic sounds.

If all that sounds a bit too grown-up, Creative Corner is for you. It’s open to all ages, with creative prompts and a display wall that just keeps growing. One of the fair’s biggest draws? The Under £300 Collection. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a handpicked selection of original art, all priced at £300 or less.

The fair’s New Futures programme is also returning, this time in partnership with Central Saint Martins. Recent graduates Kitty Jenkins and Rajesh Bhovan will showcase their work, giving visitors a chance to discover artists at the very beginning of their careers. Jenkins explores the human figure, mythology, folklore and horror, questioning ideas around femininity, transformation and identity. Bhovan draws on both Bollywood and old Hollywood, examining cinema, celebrity, and the almost devotional relationship audiences can have with the screen.

It’s this brilliant mix of big names, rising stars and artists you’ve probably never heard of that makes The Other Art Fair such a treat. Come for the art, stick around for the music, chat with the artists, nab a poem from a typewriter and maybe even leave with a creation that won’t have you remortgaging your flat.

8th - 11th October 2026 - Other Art Fair London

Friday, October 9: 4-10 PM

Saturday, October 10: 11-7 PM

Sunday, October 11: 11-6 PM

Tickets and further information available HERE

Address:The Truman Brewery, 83 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL

Written by Stacey Reeves

Photograph courtesy of The Other Art Fair

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Father’s Day Gift Guide – 2023

Jun 7, 2023

4 min read

Updated: May 14, 2024

Celebrate your dad, grandad, stepdad or loved one this Father’s Day with a token of your appreciation!

We have rounded up some of our favourite gifts on offer!

Neal’s Yard – Skincare products

Treat him to luxury skin and body care products from Neal’s Yard, perfect to keep his skin moisturised and hydrated, suitable for all skin types. He may spend a little longer in the bathroom now… but it will all be worth it and his skin will thank you for it!

Bee Lovely Bath & Shower Gel – 295ml – £15.00

Age Defying Moisturiser – 50ml – £33.00

Bee Lovely Hand Cream – 50ml – £11.00

Purchase from www.nealsyardremedies.com

Wellbeing Journal from Seek Self

Good mental health is so important, especially for those with a fast pace lifestyle, this Wellbeing Journal is designed with men’s mental health in mind. Inside you will find CBT exercises, goal-setting tasks, daily gratitude, trackers and inspirational quotes. The journal will help your loved one find focus and balance, bringing harmony into his life.

Price: £20.00 Purchase from https://seekself.co.uk/products/wellness-journal

For the Rum lovers

MacNair’s Exploration 7 Year Old

Perfect for rum lovers, initially aged in American oak in the tropical Panamanian climate before being transferred to Scotland for secondary maturation in ex-Bourbon, red wine and virgin oak casks. Expect vibrant qualities of pineapple, banana bread, ginger and mango.

Price: 41.50 Purchase from www.tyndrumwhisky.com

Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks Jamaica Rum

Appleton Estate is a rich and full-bodied rum with hints of vanilla, dark chocolate and toffee. Thanks to its 12 year maturation, this characterful spirit is extremely well-balanced and promises a unique experience on the palate followed with a subtle coating finish. If you fancy upgrading his gift, get your hands on the Appleton rum gift set, which includes Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks Jamaica Rum, a Rocks glass, a Mixing glass, a Strainer and a Silver bar spoon and jigger. All the perfect essentials to whip up a cocktail.

Price: £41.99 Purchase from https://drinksdistilled.co.uk

Appleton Rum Gift Set – £90.00 Purchase from https://drinksdistilled.co.uk/apps/bundles/bundle/119406

Belgrove Hazelnut Rum

Belgrove Hazelnut Rum is distilled with Demerara sugarcane grown on the mineral-rich banks of Guyana’s Demerara River. The spirit, is aged in oak barrels in the Caribbean before being imported to the UK and infused with all-natural flavours. Smooth, well-balanced and deliciously complex.

Price: £30.00 Purchase from www.waitrose.com

Sodastream E-Terra Electric Sparkling Water Maker

The SodaStream Terra machine is the perfect machine to whip up fresh sparkling drinks at home and for those big family gatherings in the garden. Think of those exotic sparking drinks, which he can make with a push of a button! The sleek design will fit on any kitchen surface!

The SodaStream E-Terra comes with a 1 litre reusable BPA-Free water bottle for carbonating and a 60 litre quick connect Co2 Gas Cylinder

Price: £149.99

Purchase from www.amazon.co.uk

Toast with a bottle of…

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

Elijah Craig Small Batch is made exclusively from a blend of 200 or less 8 to 12-Year-Old barrels, aged in open-air rickhouses. It is this extra ageing and expertise in barrel selection that give Elijah Craig its robust body and rich flavour and owes its distinctive warm spice & subtle smoke flavour to Level 3 charred oak barrels.

Price £44.95 for 70cl

Purchase from www.masterofmalt.com

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® X AI-DA Limited Edition Artwork Bottle

This beautifully designed bottle will look amazing on any shelf or bar cart. Created by Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, the bottles have been designed ahead of the Saw this, Made This installation series. Grab some tonic and treat your loved one to some G&T’s on his special day.

Price: £29.99

Purchase from https://shop.bombaysapphire.com

Johnnie Walker Black Label “Bold Steps” Limited Edition Scotch Whisky

The iconic whisky brings its partnership with Diet Paratha to life by launching a bottle designed by illustrator and graphic designer Kushiaania. Perfectly balanced whisky that brings together rich flavours. It is crafted by a small team of expert whisky-makers using more than 30 of the finest single malt and grain whiskies from the four corners of Scotland, each one matured for at least 12 years.

Price: £35.00

Purchase from www.thebar.com

Willen Wireless Speaker – Marshall

The stylish and powerful Willen Bluetooth speaker is the perfect gift for those who like to rock out. It is small enough to pop in a bag providing the soundtrack to a romantic rendezvous or family fun getaway. The Willen speaker will look stylish on any shelf, it may be small but that unmistakable, bold Marshall sound packs a punch!

Price: £89.99

Purchase from www.marshallheadphones.com

A New Leaf: Curated Houses Where Plants Meet Design

Your green-fingered dad will love flicking through A New Leaf, the book spotlights 18 houses around the world, each illustrated with a selection of images of the entire home with particular emphasis on their plant life. Each section includes an interview with the owners, walking the reader through the plant choices they made and the impact they had on their unique aesthetic.

Price: £30.00 Purchase from www.waterstones.com

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