Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair opens this week
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair (WCPF), together with its online edition, form Europe’s largest art fair dedicated to highly collectible print works. Each year, WCPF showcases the very best of contemporary print in a unique hybrid exhibition including a curated selection of independent artists chosen through an international open call, many well-known names, and specialist gallery booths at London’s historic Royal Arsenal. This year, the Fair is reachable from Central London in just 15 mins, via the recently opened Elizabeth Line.
One of this year’s highlights, Jealous Gallery are pleased to announce that they are releasing a new David Shrigley edition ‘Ignore The Ghosts’ in conjunction with Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair. The print will be released exclusively at the VIP opening of the fair on Wednesday 2 November from 4pm. Jealous will be taking purchases for the edition in the foyer of the fair. Sales are limited to one print per person and will be available on a first come first service basis with no pre-sales or reservations permitted.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
The Fair’s First Ever Bonhams Prints & Multiples Showroom
Featuring Pieces by The Connor Brothers, Harland Miller, David Shrigley and Tracey Emin
Curated Hang – Works by Emerging Printmakers Selected by a Panel of Industry Experts
Studio Collection: Limited-Edition, Bespoke Homeware, Textiles and Wallpaper
‘Living With Art’ Complimentary Consultations
Daily 3pm Fair Director Tours
The Fair offers an innovative wider programme of curated exhibitions, immersive installations and tailored artist projects, including artwork by Paula Rego, James Turrell, Mat Collishaw, Julian Opie, Sir Michael Craig Martin, Gary Hume, Yinka Shonibare, Tom Hammick, Gavin Turk, and Grayson Perry. It brings together independent emerging voices with established galleries and specialists in the medium, with something for everyone to explore and enjoy, and new avenues from which to discover it.
Accessibility and originality are at the heart of WCPF’s ethos. The Fair creates a welcoming environment for both aspiring collectors and seasoned art world professionals. Prints by emerging practitioners sit alongside pieces by household names, with prices starting at just £100. Galleries and institutions such as Anise Gallery, Atelier JI, Atelier Rose & Gray, Blue Shop Cottage, Brocket Gallery, Bonhams, Eames Fine Art, East London Printmakers, Jealous, Julian Page Gallery, Meakin & Parsons, Oliver Projects, Paupers Press, Pratt Contemporary, Rhodes Editions, TAG Fine Arts, Thames Side Studios, Zuleika Gallery are mainstays of the annual programme.