Collect, the International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects, by the Crafts Council

COLLECT, THE INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR FOR CONTEMPORARY OBJECTS, RETURNS TO THE SAATCHI GALLERY, 2-6 FEBRUARY 2017

Collect, the international art fair for contemporary objects, returns to the Saatchi Gallery for its 13th edition to showcase 35 of the world's finest galleries, offering an unrivalled opportunity to see and buy exceptional contemporary craft by artists and makers from the UK, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, South Korea, the UAE and USA.

The Collect experience for 2017 also includes:

Collect Open: a showcase of 14 concept-driven installations by emerging artists, selected
by esteemed British designer and curator, Faye Toogood

Collect Spotlights: a new feature platform where selected galleries will exhibit experimental work, which will be displayed in innovative ways that seeks to challenge, excite, and create discussion with visitors to the fair.

A special presentation of The Essex House Tapestries by Grayson Perry, an exciting new acquisition by the Crafts Council for its national Collection of contemporary craft. The Crafts Council has commissioned a special audio recording and visualisation of The Ballad of Julie Cope which will form part of the presentation at Collect.

Showtime: an exhibition celebrating the rich history of Crafts Council exhibitions through a display of selected posters and works, including ambitions for future exhibitions and acquisitions.

Collect Auction featuring works donated by a number of high profile makers and artists, to raise funds to transform the Crafts Council's public space and create a new home for craft in London.

A dynamic, free talks and events programme inspiring and encouraging debate about contemporary craft with leading voices from the worlds of craft, design, architecture, fashion and art.

About Collect
Collect is the leading international art fair for contemporary objects presented by the Crafts Council. From 2- 6 February it provides a unique opportunity to see and buy museum-quality works by leading craft masters. With exciting new features, Collect showcases the finest examples of contemporary craft presented by galleries from around the world and is supported by a dynamic programme of talks and events. Experience Collect - you will be astonished by what craft is and can be.

About the Crafts Council
Founded in 1971 and incorporated by Royal Charter, the Crafts Council is Britain's national agency for contemporary craft. Through exhibitions, publications, education programmes, and curating the national Collection, we champion the UK's foremost makers and present contemporary craft in new ways, challenging perceptions of what craft is and can be. The Crafts Council is a charity. Its work is made possible by the support of trusts and foundations, individual patrons, and corporate sponsors, and through public funding by Arts Council England.