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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Where to dine for Father’s Day - 2024

Jun 5, 2024

2 min read

Updated: Jun 8, 2024

Father’s Day is less than two weeks away, a day to truly say thanks and to celebrate your special father. Still looking for the perfect restaurant in London, to treat him to an unforgettable dining experience? We have rounded up some of our favourite restaurants offering something a little special for Father's Day.

Delamina - EAST

Head to Delamina EAST to treat your dad to an unforgettable dining experience. With sumptuous dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and a stylish setting.

Menu highlights include the signature beef Shawarma, za’atar prawns and their famous cauliflower. Toast your dad with the Kasbah Sazerac cocktail, finished with cinnamon smoke, to celebrate his special day.

To book visit https://www.delaminakitchen.co.uk/delamina-east/

Oblix at The Shard

Oblix at The Shard have teamed up with the renowned Fable Whisky to host an exclusive event for Father’s Day. Featuring an exceptionally crafted menu and innovative cocktails, perfect for whisky-loving dads.

Each table will be welcomed with a selection of canapés and a choice of three much-loved whisky based cocktails. Which will be followed by a 3-course menu of bone marrow beef tartare, Oblix’s signature flame grilled, cedar smoked black cod, and a rich pecan chocolate bar served with whisky ice-cream made with Fable’s Chapter Six: Crows whisky, distilled at Blair Athol.

Book a table by the window and enjoy incredible views of London’s landmarks from St Paul’s Cathedral to Westminster’s Big Ben and on to Battersea Power Station.

Price: £108pp | Date: Sunday 16th June

Booking Link: https://www.oblixrestaurant.com/fathers-day-with-fable-whisky-at-oblix-west

Zuaya

Zuaya will be celebrating Father’s Day, by offering a complimentary glass of champagne for dads. Zuaya serves sharing-style dishes inspired by Brazil, Peru, and Mexico. Menu highlights include Argentinian Sirloin with Chimichurri, Garlic King Prawns, Truffle Seabass Ceviche and Wagyu Short Rib Bao.

To book visit https://zuaya.co.uk

Bocconcino Soho

Luxury Italian restaurant Bocconcino Soho is offering dads a complimentary negroni on Father’s Day when ordering a main course from the new Special Sunday Dining Menu.

Enjoy a range of authentic antipasti from cured meats and beef carpaccio to aubergine parmigiana, and mains like beef ragu lasagne, seabass with potato crust and authentic wood-fired pizzas. It’s the perfect Italian feast for the whole family!

To book visit www.bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk/book-a-table

Pravaas

This Father’s Day Pravaas are treating all fathers to a complimentary cocktail, the whiskey-based cocktail is called an Adhira, which in Sanskrit translates to noble, power and strength.

A wonderful way to show your Dad how much you appreciate him. Menu highlights include Wasabi Chicken Tikka, Monk Fish Curry, and Lamb Rogan Josh.

To book visit https://www.pravaas.com/

Babur

For Father’s Day, Babur has curated a delightful feasting menu, featuring a spectacular slow-cooked shoulder of lamb. To complement the delicious Indian fare, Babur is offering all dads a complimentary cocktail during the dinner service on 16th June. A wonderful way to toast your dad.

To book visit visit https://www.babur.info

Bamboo Mat

Bamboo Mat Stratford East Village is running a special Wagyu menu for dads on 16th of June. Sea Bass Ceviche to start, followed by A4 Grade Wagyu Beef with Japanese BBQ sauce and Pickled Wasabi (normally £42), Wagyu Nigiri, Salmon and Avocado Maki, and a bottle of house wine to share for only £50 per person.

To book visit https://bamboo-mat.co.uk/