What's on this month
Interiors Birmingham
Providing the perfect opportunity for traders to discover, touch and purchase the latest products for 2009, Interiors Birmingham is the place to be for soft furnishings and accessories expected to adorn our homes. Split into five main sections, the show promises to deliver educational talks from leading figureheads and inspiring room-sets devised by the bright students of Birmingham City University. With so much going on, it’s an unmissable diary date for professional buyers.
Venue: NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT.
Open: 18th to 21st January, 9am to 6pm.
Admission: (registered) free, (unregistered) £15 (this event is for trade only).
Tel: 020 7921 8408. www.interiorsbirmingham.com
London Art Fair
The crème de la crème of contemporary British art joins forces this January for a celebration of the handiwork of both emerging and established industry names. With 100 hand-picked galleries showcasing everything from painting and prints to sculpture and photography, 24,000 people – both collectors and first-time buyers – are set to attend the annual event. So, book your ticket now for a chance to view the heady wares on display.
Venue: Business Design Centre, London N1.
Open: 14th to 18th January; Wednesday and Thursday, 11am to 9pm; Friday and Saturday, 11am to 7pm; Sunday, 11am to 5pm.
Admission: (advance) £11, (on the door) £15.
Tel: 0844 848 0136. www.londonartfair.co.uk
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