This January over 100 leading Modern British and contemporary art galleries will be brought together for the 23rd edition of the London Art Fair - the UK's largest Modern British and Contemporary art fair - at the Business Design Centre, Islington.

Every year, 23,000 visitors enjoy the work of over 1,000 leading artists ranging from Modern British masters to the most recent contemporary talent. Galleries are chosen by a selection committee and include major UK art dealers such as Richard Green, FAS and Jonathan Clark Fine Art, as well as younger contemporary spaces. Established returning galleries will be joined by newcomers to the fair; Poussin Gallery, Pratt Contemporary, Golden Thread Gallery (Belfast) and CHARLIE SMITH London.

The fair includes the highest-quality paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, videos and editioned prints and multiples. Situated alongside the galleries in the main fair are two curated sections focusing on younger galleries, new work and contemporary photography: Art Projects and Photo50.

Art Projects has now been a major part of London Art Fair for six years. Established as one of the most exciting sections of the Fair, it features solo shows, curated group displays and large-scale installations with galleries from across the world. At London Art Fair 2011 these will include BEARSPACE, ORDINARY-LIGHT Photography, Chisenhale/Studio Voltaire and Platform A.

In its 5th year, Photo50 is a showcase for contemporary photography featuring established artists and less well known figures selected by a distinguished panel. This year's panel includes Sebastien Montabonel, European Senior Specialist in Photographs at Phillips de Pury, and Zelda Cheatle, Curator and Director of the Tosca Fund Photography Collection.

All the works shown are for sale and members of the panel will champion the artists they have nominated. A Photography Focus Day on Wednesday 18th January will feature a series of
discussions and tours dedicated to contemporary photography.

Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres is the official charity beneficiary for 2011 and in partnership with the fair will hold an auction of 25 original pieces of art by leading contemporary artists at the Preview Evening on Tuesday 18 January.

Long recognised for its quality and welcoming atmosphere, London Art Fair aims to uphold a unique and supportive approach to collecting, providing an environment in which visitors can understand the historical importance, value and unique qualities of works from across the spectrum of the art market.

London Art Fair is proud to announce that once again Brownhill Insurance Group and AXA Art are the fair sponsors.

Opening times:
Tuesday 18 January - Preview Evening 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 19 January 11am - 9pm
Thursday 20 January 11am - 9pm
Friday 21 January 11am - 7pm
Saturday 22 January 11am - 7pm
Sunday 23 January 11am - 5pm

Admission Prices:
o £11 day pass, in advance
o £15 (£10 concessions) day pass, on the door
o £25 for the preview evening ticket (12 January) / £30 on the door
o £30 for six-day pass in advance / £35 on the door
£1.50 booking fee applies per ticket purchased in advance

PRESS CONTACTS:
David Lasserson / Damian Chandler AT BRUNSWICK ARTS: