Europe’s largest art fair dedicated to highly collectable print works, Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair (WCPF), is back for 2023 from 26-29 October. Now in its eighth year, WCPF continues to be the pioneer in the world of contemporary original print, pushing the boundaries of this diverse medium and situating it within the wider context of contemporary art. This October, visitors to Woolwich Works in London’s historic Royal Arsenal can look forward to exclusive prints from the likes of David Shrigley, represented by specialist print gallery Jealous, alongside emerging talents in WCPF’s annual Curated Hang, selected by a panel of industry experts. The Fair creates a curated and accessible platform for all types of collectors to engage with the very best in original print from living artists.
The 2023 event also sees the launch of Patrons of Print, an attempt to democratise the contemporary art landscape, and enhance the experience of collectors all year round. Enjoy unique and intimate opportunities to go behind-the-scenes with exhibiting galleries, artists, and museum partners; take advantage of exclusive discounts on original art, access to the Fair’s recommended supplier list, free UK-wide delivery; and get ‘first look’ access to Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, opening parties and events. Further projects
include The Young London Print Prize, encouraging creativity in young people and challenging the way we view contemporary art from the grassroots up, and their upcoming UK-wide residencies with partners and prize winners.
This year’s Curated Hang is comprised of artwork by successful applications from an international artist open call, bringing high quality new and unexpected work into the Fair, while platforming independent, up-and-coming, global artists.
As well as the highly anticipated exclusive original print debut from David Shrigley courtesy of Jealous, TAG Fine Arts will present the launch of a new limited-edition work by David Spiller, and Atelier Rose and Gray will showcase Gavin Turk’s latest egg works. Pauper Press celebrate the 20th anniversary, and coinciding book launch, of the Mark Tanner Sculpture Awards with limited-edition lithographs in collaboration with the winners of the past ten years. Alongside Oliver Project’s wall-based presentation, they will be exhibiting a floor-based work with a printed element by Germany-born artist Liane Lang made especially for the Fair. This work will combine a natural found object with photographic imagery of the body, drawing attention to historical representations of the female, and humankind’s relationship with nature.
26-29 October 2023, Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD
Online Edition 26 October – 05 November 2023
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