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Getting into The Groove at The Other Art Fair, London

Getting into The Groove at The Other Art Fair, London

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The reason for my visit? The Other Art Fair at the Truman Brewery. The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, is a showcase of rising artists selected by an expert panel.  The artists represent themselves ie no galleries involved. As a collector, it is a great place to source art at an affordable price. 

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Jewellery that Dazzled at The Goldsmiths' Fair 2021

Jewellery that Dazzled at The Goldsmiths' Fair 2021

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The jewellery in gold, silver and brightly coloured gems dazzled. Be your taste contemporary or traditional, bold or conservative, armed with a reasonable budget, there was something to suit everybody.  Pieces could be bought direct from the makers on the stands or commissioned to collect at a later date.

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Birds, Butterflies and Insects at Kindred Open Studios

Birds, Butterflies and Insects at Kindred Open Studios

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Kindred Studios is a vibrant community of makers and artists across a wide spectrum of creative talent - art, sculpture, fashion, photography, gilding and insect pinning to name just a few.

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Not to Miss: Goldsmiths' Fair 2021

Not to Miss: Goldsmiths' Fair 2021

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Taking place in the glorious setting of Goldsmiths' Hall, pop down to see independent makers of handmade jewellery and silversmithing.  Each maker has been hand selected to exhibit.

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Royal Exchange Hosts Maker's Market

Royal Exchange Hosts Maker's Market

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It provided a glamorous backdrop for makers to sell handcrafted pieces to financial workers and also a platform from which to raise interest in buying handmade, British made, thoughtfully and sustainably.

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Design Community Reunite at London Design Festival 2021

Design Community Reunite at London Design Festival 2021

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Spread across 10 design districts, artists, designers, makers, museums, retailers, organisations, associations emerged from the disruption of a global pandemic ready to respond to societal and global issues with creative thinking, fresh ideas and novel solutions.

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