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Battersea Contemporary Art Fair

Brian Hodgson

Now in its 16th year, the fair showcases the work of 150 established and emerging contemporary artists, photographers and sculptors. Original work is available direct from the artists and free of commission.

Address: Battersea Art Centre, Lavender Hill, London, SW11
Phone: 0870 286 0066
Website: Click here
Dates: 16 -18 May 2008
Admission: Art Fund Members 2-for-1 entry; normal price £7

Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair

Tarquin Bilgen

Held at London's Olympia, this prestigious fair has a 35-year history, attracting 250 of the world's leading specialist exhibitors who show a range of objects, from museum-quality pieces to the fascinating and unusual.  Included will be English and Continental furniture from the 17th to the 20th century; contemporary art, furniture and decorative items; antique and period silver and jewellery from Cartier, Lalique and Boucheron; and Chinese textiles and ceramics.

Address: Olympia Exhibition Halls, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX
Phone: 020 7370 8211
Website: Click here
Dates: 5-15 June
Admission: Two-for-one entry on presentation of a membership card (normal price £14)

Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair

Art Nouveau ring

Held in the Great Room at Grosvenor House, this fair presents art and antiques from the last 5,000 years, including Dutch and Italian Old Master paintings, modern British works, fine English furniture, clocks and jewellery, and modern and contemporary classic furniture. This year, the range has been extended to include photography and fine wine.

Address: Olympia Exhibition Halls, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX
Phone: 020 7399 8100
Website: Click here
Dates: 12-18 June
Admission: Two-for-one entry on presentation of a membership card (normal price £16)