Art Fair London: PAD, London, 2018

The first week of October sees galleries, museums and art fairs fling open their doors and welcome the flocks of collectors, curators and art enthusiasts who descend on the capital for Frieze London. The renowned art and design fair PAD London will once again be pitching its famous black tent in chic Berkeley Square, Mayfair, for the occasion.

PAD (Pavilion of Art and Design) Fair had its first taste of the British capital's rich and vibrant culture scene when it crossed the Channel in 2007. Older sister PAD Paris had already been at the height of artistic excellence for more than a decade when London came calling. With the recent launch of younger sister PAD Geneva, PAD is now regarded as one of the leading cross-collecting fair groups in Europe.

Image: Courtesy of Maria Wettergren

For one week only, 68 leading galleries from around the world display their wares, spanning millennia and media. Among this year's 10 newcomer galleries are Italian designer Achille Salvagni, who presents a display inspired by Marie-Laure de Noailles’ signature eclecticism, and Paris-based 20th-century art specialists Helene Bailly Gallery.

Vintage and contemporary jewellery continues to make a strong showing. New York’s antique jewellery dealer Siegelson showcases fine antique jewels, including an exceptional suite by Suzanne Belperron from 1951, and a celebrated Art Moderne bracelet by Jean Després from 1931. Elsewhere, returning Decorative Arts exhibitor Peter Petrou presents a magnificent cabinet of curiosities, while twentieth-century design dealer Rose Uniacke juxtaposes contemporary art and design in interesting ways.

Don the heels, pick up a glass of champagne and enjoy waltzing around a phenomenal showcase of glorious art history.

Courtesy of Suzanne Syz.

PAD LONDON 2018: OPENING HOURS

Monday 1 October – Collectors Preview: 11AM-8PM

Tuesday 2 October – VIP Opening: 11AM-8PM

Wednesday 3 to Saturday 6 October: 11AM-8PM

Sunday 7 October: 11AM-6PM