LONDON ART FAIR 2025
VIP Preview | Tuesday 21 January
Open | Wednesday 22 – Sunday 26 January
Business Design Centre, Islington
52 Upper St, London N1 0QH
For VIP and Preview tickets and artwork enquiries please contact: tanya@tanyabaxtercontemporary.com
Reclining Head of Julia by Frank Auerbach
The London Art Fair 2025, hosted at the Business Design Centre in Islington from January 22-26 (VIP Preview on January 21), will feature Tanya Baxter Contemporary showcasing an impressive array of artists.
The exhibition includes works by British masters William Scott and Frank Auerbach, alongside pieces from David Hockney, Bridget Riley, Andy Warhol, Tracey Emin, Adrian Heath, and Pip Todd Warmoth. Emerging talents Jesse Grylls and Paul Hughes will also be featured.
The collection spans Post-War Modern, Modern British, and Contemporary Art, offering a diverse range of styles from figurative paintings to abstract explorations of form and color. This prestigious event promises a captivating display of 20th and 21st-century artistic brilliance.
Press release casn downloaded here.
Artwork list downladed here.
Artists being exhibited:
Andy Warhol: Pop artist known for iconic images. Featured work: “Queen Elizabeth II” (1985), a screen print on Lenox Museum Board from the Reigning Queens series.
William Scott: Abstract painter focusing on still lifes. Notable work: “Still Life Pears” (1977), an oil painting featuring two green pears against a grey background.
Bridget Riley: Op Art pioneer creating dynamic geometric paintings. Highlighted piece: “June” (1992-02), a colorful screenprint exploring optical phenomena and movement.
Tracey Emin: Expressionist artist known for autobiographical works. Featured piece: “Choose Love” (2024), a limited edition lithograph showcasing her emotive style.
David Hockney: Versatile artist famous for portraits and landscapes. Notable work: “Celia” (1984), a charcoal portrait demonstrating his skill in capturing personality.
Elisabeth Frink: Sculptor known for animal forms. Highlighted piece: “Water Buffaloes” (1987), a unique bronze sculpture of two buffaloes.
Craigie Aitchison: Scottish painter known for religious themes. Featured work: “Crucifixion” (2009), an oil painting showcasing his distinctive use of color and form.
Paul Hughes: Abstract landscape painter. Notable works: “Untitled I” and “Untitled II” from the Giverny series, exploring color and light.
Sean Scully: Abstract artist known for geometric compositions. Featured work: “Untitled 9.2.83” (1983), an oil pastel on paper with his characteristic striped pattern.
Frank Auerbach: Expressionist painter known for impasto technique. Highlighted piece: “Primrose Hill” (1961), a crayon and pastel drawing of the London landscape.
Francis Bacon: Figurative painter known for distorted forms. Notable work: “Study for Portrait of John Edwards” (1987), a lithograph showcasing his distinctive style.
Pip Todd Warmoth: Representational painter capturing atmospheric scenes. Featured work: “Flapper Race”, an oil painting demonstrating his skill in depicting light and mood.
Adrian Heath: Abstract painter influenced by geometry. Highlighted piece: “Spanish Blue” (1963-64), an oil painting showcasing his use of color and form.
Jesse Grylls: Contemporary expressionist painter. Notable works: “Byzantine Blue” and “Leafy Lovebanks”, exploring color and mark-making in abstract compositions.