00:00In the United Kingdom, the 38th London Art Fair took place where this year modern and
00:07contemporary art were merged. Here is more on the event. Let's see.
00:11The 38th edition of the London Art Fair represented a key event on the calendar for
00:19collectors seeking to start the year with the best of the market. This artistic event featured
00:24a striking element that attracted thousands of spectators, the convergence of emerging and
00:28established artists. The director of the Redfern Gallery highlighted that this fair demonstrated
00:34that British modern art has regained particular appeal among art enthusiasts.
00:39I'd say that the modern British market is still pretty buoyant mainly because it's very
00:47good art. A lot of it, some of the artists are very well established, got very good track
00:53records at auction which transfer into private gallery sales as well.
01:00Among the pieces on display, a ceramic sculpture stood out, depicting the figure of a man inside
01:06a bear's body. Also drawing attention was a silver and orange teapot which, using a photorealistic
01:13technique, represented a reflection and a pen and ink sketch titled The Garden of Digital
01:18Delights. This artwork offered a critique of digital culture, through memes, emojis, and
01:24even caricatures of US President Donald Trump.
01:29Created between the 80s and 90s, the fair has been primarily characterized by its support
01:35for local artists. The director of the event, Sarah Monk, stated that the fair has maintained
01:40its roots despite the passage of time and its evolution.
01:47Both the art market and the fair itself has evolved during that time. It quickly became
01:55a place to celebrate and host our strong modern British art tradition. That spotlight on important
02:06post-war British art and 20th century modern masters. So that remains the heart of the
02:13fair.
02:15The 38th London Art Fair took place in an intermediate position between the exclusive Frieze Art Fair
02:22last autumn and the accessible affordable art fair next spring. As a result, many people
02:28considered it a necessary event during the first month of the year.
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