Brixton's Urban Art Fair, 16th-17th July
Head to Josephine Avenue, SW2, for an alfresco contemporary art fair
July 4, 2022

Whether you’re looking to buy original artwork or meet contemporary artists, The Brixton Urban Art Fair is worth a visit this July – and it’s totally free. 

The fair is Brixton’s answer to Paris’s Place du Tertre in Montmartre, the square where artists have displayed their work since the 17th century. It is a must see for art lovers who prefer to spend their summer weekends outdoors. This year is the 20th anniversary with the fair returning after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. 

The informal display of work along the railings give the fair a relaxed feel reminiscent of Montmartre, Paris (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair)

With over 120 artists ranging from the novice to the established, the alfresco art fair is an inclusive event for vendors and buyers with a range of prices, styles and media. It’s a great way to support local artists and buy work directly. In fact, gallerists have been known to visit the fair on the hunt for new artists to represent.  

This year two veteran exhibitors, Danish graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg and painter and print-maker Martin Grover, have also shown their work in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition, reflecting the quality of the work on display which is notable for a fair that is so accessible to local artists. 

The Parisian feel is heightened by the artists’ work being displayed along the railings of the street, like the vendors lining the banks of the Seine. Transforming the leafy South London street into a bustling contemporary art market. 

The laid-back informality of the fair and diversity of work reflects the neighbourhood. It is a celebration of South London’s artistic as well as culinary creativity with a range of international food stalls to whet your appetite. 

Brixton’s local cuisine will be on offer at a range of food stalls to satiate all your senses (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair).

The Urban Art Fair remedies the exclusivity of the international fairs such as Masterpiece which it usually coincides with. Not only is the work affordable, but the entire event is community oriented with 10% of sales going to local charity partners. This year they are the Holy Trinity School, Jubilee Primary School, Southside Rehabilitation project and the Anchor Group.

It is a great opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work directly, something  missing when visiting galleries. The quality and variety of the work reflects the talent hiding in plain sight in London. 

Examples of some of the exhibitors include painter Emilia Chubb @emiliachubbart, graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg @lenebladbjerg, photographers like Cody Choi @codysmoving and Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw and urban artist Jungle Angelo @Jungleangelo, to name just a few. 

This year, the fair will be held on the weekend and 17th of July, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Josephine Avenue, SW2, between Brixton Hill Road and Brockwell Park.

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04/07/2022
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Brixton's Urban Art Fair, 16th-17th July
Written by
Alfie Portman
Date Published
04/07/2022
Urban Art Fair
Art Fairs
London
Public Art
Head to Josephine Avenue, SW2, for an alfresco contemporary art fair

Whether you’re looking to buy original artwork or meet contemporary artists, The Brixton Urban Art Fair is worth a visit this July – and it’s totally free. 

The fair is Brixton’s answer to Paris’s Place du Tertre in Montmartre, the square where artists have displayed their work since the 17th century. It is a must see for art lovers who prefer to spend their summer weekends outdoors. This year is the 20th anniversary with the fair returning after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. 

The informal display of work along the railings give the fair a relaxed feel reminiscent of Montmartre, Paris (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair)

With over 120 artists ranging from the novice to the established, the alfresco art fair is an inclusive event for vendors and buyers with a range of prices, styles and media. It’s a great way to support local artists and buy work directly. In fact, gallerists have been known to visit the fair on the hunt for new artists to represent.  

This year two veteran exhibitors, Danish graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg and painter and print-maker Martin Grover, have also shown their work in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition, reflecting the quality of the work on display which is notable for a fair that is so accessible to local artists. 

The Parisian feel is heightened by the artists’ work being displayed along the railings of the street, like the vendors lining the banks of the Seine. Transforming the leafy South London street into a bustling contemporary art market. 

The laid-back informality of the fair and diversity of work reflects the neighbourhood. It is a celebration of South London’s artistic as well as culinary creativity with a range of international food stalls to whet your appetite. 

Brixton’s local cuisine will be on offer at a range of food stalls to satiate all your senses (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair).

The Urban Art Fair remedies the exclusivity of the international fairs such as Masterpiece which it usually coincides with. Not only is the work affordable, but the entire event is community oriented with 10% of sales going to local charity partners. This year they are the Holy Trinity School, Jubilee Primary School, Southside Rehabilitation project and the Anchor Group.

It is a great opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work directly, something  missing when visiting galleries. The quality and variety of the work reflects the talent hiding in plain sight in London. 

Examples of some of the exhibitors include painter Emilia Chubb @emiliachubbart, graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg @lenebladbjerg, photographers like Cody Choi @codysmoving and Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw and urban artist Jungle Angelo @Jungleangelo, to name just a few. 

This year, the fair will be held on the weekend and 17th of July, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Josephine Avenue, SW2, between Brixton Hill Road and Brockwell Park.

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Head to Josephine Avenue, SW2, for an alfresco contemporary art fair

Whether you’re looking to buy original artwork or meet contemporary artists, The Brixton Urban Art Fair is worth a visit this July – and it’s totally free. 

The fair is Brixton’s answer to Paris’s Place du Tertre in Montmartre, the square where artists have displayed their work since the 17th century. It is a must see for art lovers who prefer to spend their summer weekends outdoors. This year is the 20th anniversary with the fair returning after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. 

The informal display of work along the railings give the fair a relaxed feel reminiscent of Montmartre, Paris (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair)

With over 120 artists ranging from the novice to the established, the alfresco art fair is an inclusive event for vendors and buyers with a range of prices, styles and media. It’s a great way to support local artists and buy work directly. In fact, gallerists have been known to visit the fair on the hunt for new artists to represent.  

This year two veteran exhibitors, Danish graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg and painter and print-maker Martin Grover, have also shown their work in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition, reflecting the quality of the work on display which is notable for a fair that is so accessible to local artists. 

The Parisian feel is heightened by the artists’ work being displayed along the railings of the street, like the vendors lining the banks of the Seine. Transforming the leafy South London street into a bustling contemporary art market. 

The laid-back informality of the fair and diversity of work reflects the neighbourhood. It is a celebration of South London’s artistic as well as culinary creativity with a range of international food stalls to whet your appetite. 

Brixton’s local cuisine will be on offer at a range of food stalls to satiate all your senses (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair).

The Urban Art Fair remedies the exclusivity of the international fairs such as Masterpiece which it usually coincides with. Not only is the work affordable, but the entire event is community oriented with 10% of sales going to local charity partners. This year they are the Holy Trinity School, Jubilee Primary School, Southside Rehabilitation project and the Anchor Group.

It is a great opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work directly, something  missing when visiting galleries. The quality and variety of the work reflects the talent hiding in plain sight in London. 

Examples of some of the exhibitors include painter Emilia Chubb @emiliachubbart, graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg @lenebladbjerg, photographers like Cody Choi @codysmoving and Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw and urban artist Jungle Angelo @Jungleangelo, to name just a few. 

This year, the fair will be held on the weekend and 17th of July, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Josephine Avenue, SW2, between Brixton Hill Road and Brockwell Park.

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Brixton's Urban Art Fair, 16th-17th July
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Date Published
04/07/2022
Urban Art Fair
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London
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Head to Josephine Avenue, SW2, for an alfresco contemporary art fair

Whether you’re looking to buy original artwork or meet contemporary artists, The Brixton Urban Art Fair is worth a visit this July – and it’s totally free. 

The fair is Brixton’s answer to Paris’s Place du Tertre in Montmartre, the square where artists have displayed their work since the 17th century. It is a must see for art lovers who prefer to spend their summer weekends outdoors. This year is the 20th anniversary with the fair returning after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. 

The informal display of work along the railings give the fair a relaxed feel reminiscent of Montmartre, Paris (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair)

With over 120 artists ranging from the novice to the established, the alfresco art fair is an inclusive event for vendors and buyers with a range of prices, styles and media. It’s a great way to support local artists and buy work directly. In fact, gallerists have been known to visit the fair on the hunt for new artists to represent.  

This year two veteran exhibitors, Danish graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg and painter and print-maker Martin Grover, have also shown their work in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition, reflecting the quality of the work on display which is notable for a fair that is so accessible to local artists. 

The Parisian feel is heightened by the artists’ work being displayed along the railings of the street, like the vendors lining the banks of the Seine. Transforming the leafy South London street into a bustling contemporary art market. 

The laid-back informality of the fair and diversity of work reflects the neighbourhood. It is a celebration of South London’s artistic as well as culinary creativity with a range of international food stalls to whet your appetite. 

Brixton’s local cuisine will be on offer at a range of food stalls to satiate all your senses (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair).

The Urban Art Fair remedies the exclusivity of the international fairs such as Masterpiece which it usually coincides with. Not only is the work affordable, but the entire event is community oriented with 10% of sales going to local charity partners. This year they are the Holy Trinity School, Jubilee Primary School, Southside Rehabilitation project and the Anchor Group.

It is a great opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work directly, something  missing when visiting galleries. The quality and variety of the work reflects the talent hiding in plain sight in London. 

Examples of some of the exhibitors include painter Emilia Chubb @emiliachubbart, graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg @lenebladbjerg, photographers like Cody Choi @codysmoving and Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw and urban artist Jungle Angelo @Jungleangelo, to name just a few. 

This year, the fair will be held on the weekend and 17th of July, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Josephine Avenue, SW2, between Brixton Hill Road and Brockwell Park.

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Brixton's Urban Art Fair, 16th-17th July
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Date Published
04/07/2022
Urban Art Fair
Art Fairs
London
Public Art
Head to Josephine Avenue, SW2, for an alfresco contemporary art fair

Whether you’re looking to buy original artwork or meet contemporary artists, The Brixton Urban Art Fair is worth a visit this July – and it’s totally free. 

The fair is Brixton’s answer to Paris’s Place du Tertre in Montmartre, the square where artists have displayed their work since the 17th century. It is a must see for art lovers who prefer to spend their summer weekends outdoors. This year is the 20th anniversary with the fair returning after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. 

The informal display of work along the railings give the fair a relaxed feel reminiscent of Montmartre, Paris (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair)

With over 120 artists ranging from the novice to the established, the alfresco art fair is an inclusive event for vendors and buyers with a range of prices, styles and media. It’s a great way to support local artists and buy work directly. In fact, gallerists have been known to visit the fair on the hunt for new artists to represent.  

This year two veteran exhibitors, Danish graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg and painter and print-maker Martin Grover, have also shown their work in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition, reflecting the quality of the work on display which is notable for a fair that is so accessible to local artists. 

The Parisian feel is heightened by the artists’ work being displayed along the railings of the street, like the vendors lining the banks of the Seine. Transforming the leafy South London street into a bustling contemporary art market. 

The laid-back informality of the fair and diversity of work reflects the neighbourhood. It is a celebration of South London’s artistic as well as culinary creativity with a range of international food stalls to whet your appetite. 

Brixton’s local cuisine will be on offer at a range of food stalls to satiate all your senses (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair).

The Urban Art Fair remedies the exclusivity of the international fairs such as Masterpiece which it usually coincides with. Not only is the work affordable, but the entire event is community oriented with 10% of sales going to local charity partners. This year they are the Holy Trinity School, Jubilee Primary School, Southside Rehabilitation project and the Anchor Group.

It is a great opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work directly, something  missing when visiting galleries. The quality and variety of the work reflects the talent hiding in plain sight in London. 

Examples of some of the exhibitors include painter Emilia Chubb @emiliachubbart, graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg @lenebladbjerg, photographers like Cody Choi @codysmoving and Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw and urban artist Jungle Angelo @Jungleangelo, to name just a few. 

This year, the fair will be held on the weekend and 17th of July, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Josephine Avenue, SW2, between Brixton Hill Road and Brockwell Park.

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Brixton's Urban Art Fair, 16th-17th July
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Date Published
04/07/2022
Urban Art Fair
Art Fairs
London
Public Art
Head to Josephine Avenue, SW2, for an alfresco contemporary art fair

Whether you’re looking to buy original artwork or meet contemporary artists, The Brixton Urban Art Fair is worth a visit this July – and it’s totally free. 

The fair is Brixton’s answer to Paris’s Place du Tertre in Montmartre, the square where artists have displayed their work since the 17th century. It is a must see for art lovers who prefer to spend their summer weekends outdoors. This year is the 20th anniversary with the fair returning after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. 

The informal display of work along the railings give the fair a relaxed feel reminiscent of Montmartre, Paris (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair)

With over 120 artists ranging from the novice to the established, the alfresco art fair is an inclusive event for vendors and buyers with a range of prices, styles and media. It’s a great way to support local artists and buy work directly. In fact, gallerists have been known to visit the fair on the hunt for new artists to represent.  

This year two veteran exhibitors, Danish graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg and painter and print-maker Martin Grover, have also shown their work in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition, reflecting the quality of the work on display which is notable for a fair that is so accessible to local artists. 

The Parisian feel is heightened by the artists’ work being displayed along the railings of the street, like the vendors lining the banks of the Seine. Transforming the leafy South London street into a bustling contemporary art market. 

The laid-back informality of the fair and diversity of work reflects the neighbourhood. It is a celebration of South London’s artistic as well as culinary creativity with a range of international food stalls to whet your appetite. 

Brixton’s local cuisine will be on offer at a range of food stalls to satiate all your senses (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair).

The Urban Art Fair remedies the exclusivity of the international fairs such as Masterpiece which it usually coincides with. Not only is the work affordable, but the entire event is community oriented with 10% of sales going to local charity partners. This year they are the Holy Trinity School, Jubilee Primary School, Southside Rehabilitation project and the Anchor Group.

It is a great opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work directly, something  missing when visiting galleries. The quality and variety of the work reflects the talent hiding in plain sight in London. 

Examples of some of the exhibitors include painter Emilia Chubb @emiliachubbart, graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg @lenebladbjerg, photographers like Cody Choi @codysmoving and Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw and urban artist Jungle Angelo @Jungleangelo, to name just a few. 

This year, the fair will be held on the weekend and 17th of July, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Josephine Avenue, SW2, between Brixton Hill Road and Brockwell Park.

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Brixton's Urban Art Fair, 16th-17th July

Whether you’re looking to buy original artwork or meet contemporary artists, The Brixton Urban Art Fair is worth a visit this July – and it’s totally free. 

The fair is Brixton’s answer to Paris’s Place du Tertre in Montmartre, the square where artists have displayed their work since the 17th century. It is a must see for art lovers who prefer to spend their summer weekends outdoors. This year is the 20th anniversary with the fair returning after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. 

The informal display of work along the railings give the fair a relaxed feel reminiscent of Montmartre, Paris (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair)

With over 120 artists ranging from the novice to the established, the alfresco art fair is an inclusive event for vendors and buyers with a range of prices, styles and media. It’s a great way to support local artists and buy work directly. In fact, gallerists have been known to visit the fair on the hunt for new artists to represent.  

This year two veteran exhibitors, Danish graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg and painter and print-maker Martin Grover, have also shown their work in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition, reflecting the quality of the work on display which is notable for a fair that is so accessible to local artists. 

The Parisian feel is heightened by the artists’ work being displayed along the railings of the street, like the vendors lining the banks of the Seine. Transforming the leafy South London street into a bustling contemporary art market. 

The laid-back informality of the fair and diversity of work reflects the neighbourhood. It is a celebration of South London’s artistic as well as culinary creativity with a range of international food stalls to whet your appetite. 

Brixton’s local cuisine will be on offer at a range of food stalls to satiate all your senses (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair).

The Urban Art Fair remedies the exclusivity of the international fairs such as Masterpiece which it usually coincides with. Not only is the work affordable, but the entire event is community oriented with 10% of sales going to local charity partners. This year they are the Holy Trinity School, Jubilee Primary School, Southside Rehabilitation project and the Anchor Group.

It is a great opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work directly, something  missing when visiting galleries. The quality and variety of the work reflects the talent hiding in plain sight in London. 

Examples of some of the exhibitors include painter Emilia Chubb @emiliachubbart, graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg @lenebladbjerg, photographers like Cody Choi @codysmoving and Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw and urban artist Jungle Angelo @Jungleangelo, to name just a few. 

This year, the fair will be held on the weekend and 17th of July, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Josephine Avenue, SW2, between Brixton Hill Road and Brockwell Park.

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Head to Josephine Avenue, SW2, for an alfresco contemporary art fair

Whether you’re looking to buy original artwork or meet contemporary artists, The Brixton Urban Art Fair is worth a visit this July – and it’s totally free. 

The fair is Brixton’s answer to Paris’s Place du Tertre in Montmartre, the square where artists have displayed their work since the 17th century. It is a must see for art lovers who prefer to spend their summer weekends outdoors. This year is the 20th anniversary with the fair returning after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. 

The informal display of work along the railings give the fair a relaxed feel reminiscent of Montmartre, Paris (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair)

With over 120 artists ranging from the novice to the established, the alfresco art fair is an inclusive event for vendors and buyers with a range of prices, styles and media. It’s a great way to support local artists and buy work directly. In fact, gallerists have been known to visit the fair on the hunt for new artists to represent.  

This year two veteran exhibitors, Danish graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg and painter and print-maker Martin Grover, have also shown their work in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition, reflecting the quality of the work on display which is notable for a fair that is so accessible to local artists. 

The Parisian feel is heightened by the artists’ work being displayed along the railings of the street, like the vendors lining the banks of the Seine. Transforming the leafy South London street into a bustling contemporary art market. 

The laid-back informality of the fair and diversity of work reflects the neighbourhood. It is a celebration of South London’s artistic as well as culinary creativity with a range of international food stalls to whet your appetite. 

Brixton’s local cuisine will be on offer at a range of food stalls to satiate all your senses (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair).

The Urban Art Fair remedies the exclusivity of the international fairs such as Masterpiece which it usually coincides with. Not only is the work affordable, but the entire event is community oriented with 10% of sales going to local charity partners. This year they are the Holy Trinity School, Jubilee Primary School, Southside Rehabilitation project and the Anchor Group.

It is a great opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work directly, something  missing when visiting galleries. The quality and variety of the work reflects the talent hiding in plain sight in London. 

Examples of some of the exhibitors include painter Emilia Chubb @emiliachubbart, graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg @lenebladbjerg, photographers like Cody Choi @codysmoving and Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw and urban artist Jungle Angelo @Jungleangelo, to name just a few. 

This year, the fair will be held on the weekend and 17th of July, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Josephine Avenue, SW2, between Brixton Hill Road and Brockwell Park.

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Brixton's Urban Art Fair, 16th-17th July
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Head to Josephine Avenue, SW2, for an alfresco contemporary art fair
04/07/2022
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Alfie Portman

Whether you’re looking to buy original artwork or meet contemporary artists, The Brixton Urban Art Fair is worth a visit this July – and it’s totally free. 

The fair is Brixton’s answer to Paris’s Place du Tertre in Montmartre, the square where artists have displayed their work since the 17th century. It is a must see for art lovers who prefer to spend their summer weekends outdoors. This year is the 20th anniversary with the fair returning after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. 

The informal display of work along the railings give the fair a relaxed feel reminiscent of Montmartre, Paris (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair)

With over 120 artists ranging from the novice to the established, the alfresco art fair is an inclusive event for vendors and buyers with a range of prices, styles and media. It’s a great way to support local artists and buy work directly. In fact, gallerists have been known to visit the fair on the hunt for new artists to represent.  

This year two veteran exhibitors, Danish graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg and painter and print-maker Martin Grover, have also shown their work in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition, reflecting the quality of the work on display which is notable for a fair that is so accessible to local artists. 

The Parisian feel is heightened by the artists’ work being displayed along the railings of the street, like the vendors lining the banks of the Seine. Transforming the leafy South London street into a bustling contemporary art market. 

The laid-back informality of the fair and diversity of work reflects the neighbourhood. It is a celebration of South London’s artistic as well as culinary creativity with a range of international food stalls to whet your appetite. 

Brixton’s local cuisine will be on offer at a range of food stalls to satiate all your senses (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair).

The Urban Art Fair remedies the exclusivity of the international fairs such as Masterpiece which it usually coincides with. Not only is the work affordable, but the entire event is community oriented with 10% of sales going to local charity partners. This year they are the Holy Trinity School, Jubilee Primary School, Southside Rehabilitation project and the Anchor Group.

It is a great opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work directly, something  missing when visiting galleries. The quality and variety of the work reflects the talent hiding in plain sight in London. 

Examples of some of the exhibitors include painter Emilia Chubb @emiliachubbart, graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg @lenebladbjerg, photographers like Cody Choi @codysmoving and Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw and urban artist Jungle Angelo @Jungleangelo, to name just a few. 

This year, the fair will be held on the weekend and 17th of July, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Josephine Avenue, SW2, between Brixton Hill Road and Brockwell Park.

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Head to Josephine Avenue, SW2, for an alfresco contemporary art fair

Whether you’re looking to buy original artwork or meet contemporary artists, The Brixton Urban Art Fair is worth a visit this July – and it’s totally free. 

The fair is Brixton’s answer to Paris’s Place du Tertre in Montmartre, the square where artists have displayed their work since the 17th century. It is a must see for art lovers who prefer to spend their summer weekends outdoors. This year is the 20th anniversary with the fair returning after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. 

The informal display of work along the railings give the fair a relaxed feel reminiscent of Montmartre, Paris (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair)

With over 120 artists ranging from the novice to the established, the alfresco art fair is an inclusive event for vendors and buyers with a range of prices, styles and media. It’s a great way to support local artists and buy work directly. In fact, gallerists have been known to visit the fair on the hunt for new artists to represent.  

This year two veteran exhibitors, Danish graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg and painter and print-maker Martin Grover, have also shown their work in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition, reflecting the quality of the work on display which is notable for a fair that is so accessible to local artists. 

The Parisian feel is heightened by the artists’ work being displayed along the railings of the street, like the vendors lining the banks of the Seine. Transforming the leafy South London street into a bustling contemporary art market. 

The laid-back informality of the fair and diversity of work reflects the neighbourhood. It is a celebration of South London’s artistic as well as culinary creativity with a range of international food stalls to whet your appetite. 

Brixton’s local cuisine will be on offer at a range of food stalls to satiate all your senses (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair).

The Urban Art Fair remedies the exclusivity of the international fairs such as Masterpiece which it usually coincides with. Not only is the work affordable, but the entire event is community oriented with 10% of sales going to local charity partners. This year they are the Holy Trinity School, Jubilee Primary School, Southside Rehabilitation project and the Anchor Group.

It is a great opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work directly, something  missing when visiting galleries. The quality and variety of the work reflects the talent hiding in plain sight in London. 

Examples of some of the exhibitors include painter Emilia Chubb @emiliachubbart, graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg @lenebladbjerg, photographers like Cody Choi @codysmoving and Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw and urban artist Jungle Angelo @Jungleangelo, to name just a few. 

This year, the fair will be held on the weekend and 17th of July, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Josephine Avenue, SW2, between Brixton Hill Road and Brockwell Park.

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Brixton's Urban Art Fair, 16th-17th July
Head to Josephine Avenue, SW2, for an alfresco contemporary art fair

Whether you’re looking to buy original artwork or meet contemporary artists, The Brixton Urban Art Fair is worth a visit this July – and it’s totally free. 

The fair is Brixton’s answer to Paris’s Place du Tertre in Montmartre, the square where artists have displayed their work since the 17th century. It is a must see for art lovers who prefer to spend their summer weekends outdoors. This year is the 20th anniversary with the fair returning after a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions. 

The informal display of work along the railings give the fair a relaxed feel reminiscent of Montmartre, Paris (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair)

With over 120 artists ranging from the novice to the established, the alfresco art fair is an inclusive event for vendors and buyers with a range of prices, styles and media. It’s a great way to support local artists and buy work directly. In fact, gallerists have been known to visit the fair on the hunt for new artists to represent.  

This year two veteran exhibitors, Danish graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg and painter and print-maker Martin Grover, have also shown their work in the Royal Academy’s Summer exhibition, reflecting the quality of the work on display which is notable for a fair that is so accessible to local artists. 

The Parisian feel is heightened by the artists’ work being displayed along the railings of the street, like the vendors lining the banks of the Seine. Transforming the leafy South London street into a bustling contemporary art market. 

The laid-back informality of the fair and diversity of work reflects the neighbourhood. It is a celebration of South London’s artistic as well as culinary creativity with a range of international food stalls to whet your appetite. 

Brixton’s local cuisine will be on offer at a range of food stalls to satiate all your senses (Picture Credit: Brixton Urban Art Fair).

The Urban Art Fair remedies the exclusivity of the international fairs such as Masterpiece which it usually coincides with. Not only is the work affordable, but the entire event is community oriented with 10% of sales going to local charity partners. This year they are the Holy Trinity School, Jubilee Primary School, Southside Rehabilitation project and the Anchor Group.

It is a great opportunity to meet artists and talk about their work directly, something  missing when visiting galleries. The quality and variety of the work reflects the talent hiding in plain sight in London. 

Examples of some of the exhibitors include painter Emilia Chubb @emiliachubbart, graphic artist Lene Bladbjerg @lenebladbjerg, photographers like Cody Choi @codysmoving and Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw and urban artist Jungle Angelo @Jungleangelo, to name just a few. 

This year, the fair will be held on the weekend and 17th of July, from 10 AM to 6 PM on Josephine Avenue, SW2, between Brixton Hill Road and Brockwell Park.

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