#FLOFavourite: this week in art (13th- 15th March 2020)
The Affordable Art Fair
Illustration: Affordable Art Fair
When?
12th March- 15th March
Price?
£9-27
#FLODown: The spring edition of the Affordable Art Fair lands in Battersea Park this weekend. The fair will feature contemporary artworks priced between £50-£6000 from 100s of galleries from all over the globe. Expect to find a plethora of workshops, talks and tours, plus this will be a fantastic opportunity to get your hands on some great art pieces at affordable prices.
Whether you’re an avid art collector, just want to indulge in art and some drinks with your friends or are taking the kids out for a day of art appreciation, there will be something for you all.
For more of workshops and talks occurring this weekend visit the Affordable Art Fair Website.
Location:
Battersea Park, Battersea SW11 4NJ
Nearest Station:
Battersea Park Overground Station
Opening Hours:
Thursday 11.00am - 5.30pm, Late View: 5.30pm - 9.00 pm,
Friday 11.00am - 7.00pm, Saturday 11.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 6.00pm
Cecil Beaton: Bright Young Things
When?
12th March – 7th June 2020
Price?
£18-£20
#FLODown: Celebrating the eccentric style of “British Young Things’ of the 20s and 30s the National Portrait Gallery presents an exhibition by famous British photographer, Cecil Beaton. The exhibition will explore the era and the lives of glamorous members of high society, socialites, artists and writers. Expect to see chic outfits, cool people and depictions of the ‘lassiez faire’ attitude we all love to hate from the 1920s. The exhibition will feature some of Beaton’s own portraits as well as those from artists including Henry Lamb and Rex Whistler.
This marks one of the last exhibitions before the National Portrait Gallery is due to undergo a three-year refurbishment. Don’t miss out!
Visit the National Portrait Gallery Website to book now.
Location:
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, London, WC2H 0HE
Nearest station:
Charing Cross Station
Last chance to see…
Dora Maar Exhibition
Photo: Tate Modern
When?
20th November 2019 - 15th March 2020
Price?
£13
#FLODown: Known as the lady in Pablo Picasso’s 1937 ‘Weeping Women’ painting; Door Maar was a talented French Photographer and painter. With a collection of works that was seen to be radical, political and innovative she was an inspiration to many – which, of course includes Picasso.
The Tate modern exhibition presents her early photographs, paintings and advertisements. This weekend is one of your last chances to see with the exhibition as it is ending on 15th March.
Visit the Tate Modern website to book.
Location:
Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Nearest Station:
Southwark Station
