PRESS RELEASE: Art13 London is the capital’s new art fair for Modern and Contemporary art, presenting a truly global perspective and showcasing art from 1945 to the present day. With over 70% of galleries exhibiting at an art fair in London for the very first time, this is the most eagerly anticipated art fair in over a decade.
The first edition will showcase over 120 leading galleries from 30 different countries and here you will find over a thousand paintings, sculptures, multi-media installations and a special focus on prints and editions as well as photography.
Exhibitors from East Asia include:
aye gallery (Beijing)
Boers-Li (Beijing)
Chan Hampe Galleries (Singapore)
Gajah Gallery (Singapore)
Galerie Du Monde (Hong Kong)
Amelia Johnson Contemporary (Hong Kong)
Pearl Lam Galleries (Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong)
Sundaram Tagore Gallery (Hong Kong, Singapore, USA)
Vanguard Gallery (Shanghai)
Exhibitors with a East Asia-focus include
Alexander Ochs Galleries (Berlin, Beijing),
Aando Fine Art (Berlin)
Magda Danysz Gallery (Paris, Shanghai),
Kashya Hildebrand (Zurich)
Michael Goedhuis (London)
Primo Marella Gallery (Milan, Beijing)
Rossi & Rossi (London)
Alexander Ochs Galerie, Berlin, will showcase Chiharu Shiota, originally from Japan but now resident of Berlin. This image: “State of Being (Camera) (Zustand des Seins (Fotoapparat))”, metal, yarn, camera, 30 x 30 x 30 cm, 2012,
(image courtesy the artist and Alexander Ochs Galerie)
Art13 Projects
Discover over 15 large-scale sculptures and installations made by some of the most exciting Contemporary artists working around the world today. Each piece is chosen to surprise and delight as well as to showcase the best in global Contemporary art.
Art13 Performances
Art13 London presents a curated programme of Contemporary performance artists, including Bedwyr Williams and Helena Hunter. Performances will take place throughout the Fair and range from a live drawing following the movement of ballet dancers through to a dysfunctional pop group playing home-made instruments.
Art13 Talks
A series of talks and discussions will take place at Art13 London. One strand of talks will explore the changing role of collectors, private museums and emerging centres of art production. It will feature high-profile international collectors as speakers. There will be a range of talks taking place during the Fair. The Positive View Foundation will host a Panel discussion chaired by curator Charlotte Cotton, a lively exchange about the inspiring history of photography projects in the UK and the potential for future innovation in educational and community-based photographic initiatives.
All talks are free.
Art13 Tours
Contemporary Key is hosting a series of guided tours, free of charge, throughout the Fair enabling visitors an opportunity to meet the gallerists while exploring the Fair and demystifying selected works.
Saatchi Gallery Bookshop
Art13 London is delighted to partner with the Saatchi Gallery Store as the Fair’s official Bookshop. The Saatchi Gallery Store (Stand A1) will offer a wide range of books and merchandise focusing on contemporary art as well as limited edition prints by emerging and established artists including Boris Mikhailov, Marc Quinn and Yelena Popova. For more information visit www.saatchistore.com
Fortnum & Mason Bar and Restaurant
For the first time at an art fair, Art13 London is delighted to partner with Fortnum & Mason to create an exclusive bar and restaurant at the Fair. Whether you would like a glass of Champagne Louis Roederer, lunch or their world famous afternoon tea, this really is the place to take some time out and relax on your visit to the Fair.
