EXHIBITION REVIEW
LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2024 – 10th EDITION
February 08 – 23, 2024
ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space, London

ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with YMX Arts, is pleased to share the great success of the 10th edition of LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, held in London at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space from February 08 to February 23, 2024.

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LONDON CONTEMPORARY is an International Art Fair that presents collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2024 edition represents a forum for the direct exchange of ideas and contacts between collectors, artists, photographers, designers and art professionals. The art fair features paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, video art and live performance.

It analyzed the relationship between body and space, and the hybridization between identities and cultural/physical/social/urban settings in contemporary times.

We invited artists, architects and designers to be inspired by the magical power of London, exploring the connection between desires, needs, and fears through rituals that bring humankind to change, transform and evolve their inner world.

LONDON CONTEMPORARY became a stage for the compelling exploration of societal nuances and the battle for self-acceptance explored by Zorhia Allen. The Jamaican artist delved into themes of social stratification, racial discrimination and the quest for selfhood, resonating deeply with the analysis of the relationship between body and space. Her paintings serve as a powerful observation on the pervasive issue of “psychological invisibility,” capturing the yearning for a sense of belonging in our societies.

A significant contribution related to the deep observation of our societies was provided by Anna Tamvaki, a visual artist whose artistic exploration navigates the delicate intersection between childhood, symbolizing innocence and purity, and adulthood as a negation of societally assigned roles and natural states. At the core of Tamvaki’s artistic expression lies a profound engagement with feminist ideals and diversity, but she also invites us to contemplate the intricacies of identity, challenging societal norms and celebrating the multifaceted nature of the human experience.

Artfidem, inspired by a familial devotion to the realm of art, seeks to weave the threads of faith into the tapestry of human connection. The principal purpose is to transcend the canvas aiming to instill belief in the power of trusting, becoming an integral part of a shared narrative – the genesis of all faith. From this foundation, the extraordinary emerges: in Artfidem’s canvases, powerful strokes traverse the surface in different directions, serving as a testament to the intersection of artistic expression and spiritual introspection.

London, with its magical power, became not only a backdrop but an active participant in the artist’s exploration of desires, needs, and fears. In this context, the rich tapestry of Miss J‘s works invited viewers to engage in a sensory exploration. As a self-taught artist, her works resonate with a genuine vibration that captivates spectators, transporting them into her distinctive creations, which seem to come alive with a palpable sense of movement and emotion. The multidisciplinary artist Agata Haras Martins marked her contribution through her works that blend traditional painting, drawing, and digital art to imbue them with a distinct and captivating atmosphere. In her creations, she engages in an intimate dialogue with the soul, exploring the profound gift of experiencing life through the senses, revealing the emotions and feelings deeply hidden inside oneself.

organized by ITSLIQUID Group
curator Luca Curci
gallery manager Massimiliano Gordiani
project manager Giulia Tassi
project coordinator Amaride Ferrante
collaborators Melis Di Gennaro, Annachiara Recchia
graphic designer Marina Caracciolo

VENUE
ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space
253 Hoxton Street, N1 5LG, London, UK
Opening hours | Tuesday – Saturday . 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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ABOUT US

ITSLIQUID is a web-based information platform, founded in 2001 by Luca Curci, dedicated to the worldwide distribution of information about calls for entries, exhibitions and events at some of the world’s leading art galleries, museums and foundations selected. ITSLIQUID has already built a readership of more than 250.000 qualified subscribers. Among them architects, designers, artists, collectors, art critics, curators, dealers, and other personalities of the International art, architecture and design world. It provides advertising services, press office services for events and projects, articles and specials published on the website, and media partnerships services.

During the last 20 years, ITSLIQUID Group has become a cultural hub between creatives, exhibition spaces and art lovers. Among our international partners, Art Now Fair, Art Vancouver, Design Tokyo, INDEX Qatar, INDEX Saudi, The Big 5 Construct Dubai, The Big 5 Construct Qatar, Photo LA Los Angeles and international magazines like Art Style. ITSLIQUID Group supports some of the most important no-profit organizations, like UNFCCC – United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, SSCS – Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, One Tree Planted, The Ocean CleanUp and Plastic Oceans, with the goal to increase public awareness about environmental issues. Click here to find out more.

ITSLIQUID GROUP includes a section dedicated to the organization of international art events, managing exhibitions of painting, photography, video art, installation and performance; it organizes solo and collective shows, art residencies and international contests. Its object is to use new technologies to globalize the language of art, and to connect artists working in every part of the world.

ITSLIQUID Group manages a variety of art spaces all over the world; among them THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space in the heart of San Marco Square in Venice and different historical buildings, THE LINE Contemporary Art Space in London city centre and other different partners worldwide. Since its beginning, the group has organized more than 250 events all around the world, involving more than 5.000 artists, in more than 60 international venues in Italy, the USA, Canada, the UK, Spain, France, etc. Most of the last events have been realized in museums (CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona in Spain, NCCA – National Center for Contemporary Arts in Moscow, etc.), galleries and private foundations.

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OUR LOCATION

ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space is an itinerant project, which counts more than 5 venues in the best areas of London. The exhibition spaces will host solo and collective shows with a rich variety of contemporary painters, photographers, designers, architects, sculptors, performers and video makers. With more than 20 years of experience, ITSLIQUID Group aims to create opportunities and support artists from all over the world thanks to an exciting program of temporary exhibitions throughout the year.