Gaugin's Nafea Faa Ipoipo: $300 million. Picasso's Nude, Green Leaves and Bust: $106.5 million. Jackson Pollock's, No. 5, 1948: $140 million. Astonishing, eye-watering sums.
But if you think that art collecting and investment is solely the province of the super-wealthy and corporations, The Affordable Art Fair is there to change your mind. Launched in 1999, the highly popular Battersea Park visual culture marketplace attracts some 110 galleries showing and representing more than 1,000 artists. All the original art is priced between £100 and £6,000.
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Faye Anderson, 'Blue', courtesy Cameron Contemporary Art
The four-day event takes art-buying out of the established contemporary gallery scene and into the lovely surroundings of Battersea Park. Come for a great day out, and leave with new art tucked under your arm.
Fairs can be hectic, so take the time to plan ahead. And the best bit, your little ones can stay busy with activity packs while you browse the artworks, get expert advice from gallerists or ruminate in the café or bar on a potential purchase.
Detail: Fran Mora, 'Bowl', courtesy Strange Tracey
Wednesday 18 October Charity Private View
Thursday 19 October 11am - 5.30pm, Late View: 5.30pm - 9.30pm
Friday 20 October 11am - 6pm
Saturday 21 October 11am - 6pm
Sunday 22 October 11am - 6pm
| What | Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Park |
| Where |
Battersea Park Battersea, SW11 4NJ | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Sloane Square (underground) |
| When |
19 Oct 17 – 22 Oct 17, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Price | £27 Charity Private View, Late View £21.60 Adult weekday Advance £10 / Door £12 Adult weekend Advance £12 / Door £15 Concessions weekday Advance £8 / Door £10 Concessions weekend Advance £10 / Door £13 Children under 16 Free |
| Website | Click here for more details |
