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Doing Queer Frontiers 2022

Queer Frontiers 2022 is set to be the biggest and most daring pride edition yet. Presented by Artiq, which was founded by Patrick McCrae in 2018 to champion LGBTQ+ creatives and improve inclusivity and diversity in the art world, it features works by emerging and established artists, including Chris Hawkes, Natalia Lewandowska and Kevin Anaafi-Brown.

In keeping with Artiq’s charitable mission, at least half of the proceeds from the exhibiton sales will be donated to the Albert Kennedy Trust and Outside In. The former supports LGBTQ+ young people who are homeless of at risk of homelessness, while the latter provides a platform for artists who face significant barriers to the art world due to health, disability, social circumstance, or isolation.

This year’s exhibition sees Artiq partner for the first time with Link, along with Soho Estates and headline sponsor, specialist insurer and arts supporter, Hiscox. ‘Our ethos is to bridge the divide between the corporate and cultural words and our partnership with Link perfectly encapsulates that,’ says Patrick McCrae, CEO of Artiq and founder of Queer Frontiers.

As you plot your plan for Pride in London’s 50th anniversary celebrations, make sure Queer Frontiers is top of your list.

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Dates
30 June 2022 — 10 July 2022

Doing Masterpiece London

Masterpiece London returns to the Royal Hospital Chelsea this month, with galleries and dealers in art and antiques from more than 15 countries around the world. What sets it apart is the juxtaposition of works spanning media and millennia, offering new and established collectors an unparalleled opportunity for discovery.

ArtAncient and David Aaron are among the dealers bringing an intriguing display of curiosities and antiquities to the fair. As for the decorative arts and furniture, look to Oscar Graf, Ronald Phillips Ltd and Godson & Coles, which brings a rare pair of George III armchairs attributed to John Cobb. Elsewhere, there’s everything from British ceramics, glass, silver and jewellery, courtesy of Adrian Sassoon, to clocks and watches, at the stand of Tobias Birch. Impressionist and Contemporary art can be found at Richard Green and Dickinson, while Lyndsey Ingram brings Post-War and Contemporary prints and works on paper.

Not to be missed is Masterpiece Presents, a dedicated space at the fair’s entrance to promote innovative, immersive works. This year, you’ll come face to face with two monumental light installations by Pakistani-American artist Anila Quayyum Agha.

Once you’ve had your fill, sit back and relax at one of the onsite restaurants. Le Caprice makes a welcome return, as does Scott’s Seafood & Champagne Bar. For a light bite, look to the Masterpiece Deli, serving a daily-changing, fresh and seasonal menu of pastries, cakes, salads and sandwiches. Go on, make a day of it.

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Dates
30 June 2022 — 06 July 2022

Viewing Africa Fashion

The capital is abuzz with talk of Africa Fashion, the V&A’s landmark exhibition celebrating the vitality and innovation of African fashion creatives from across the 20th and 21st centuries. It considers how fashion, alongside music and the visual arts, was a key part of Africa’s cultural renaissance, while also exploring the cultural and economic impact of African fashion now.

‘The exhibition presents African fashions as a self-defining art form that reveals the richness and diversity of African histories and cultures,’ explains exhibition curator Dr Christine Checinska. ‘We hope this exhibition will spark a renegotiation of the geography of fashion and become a game-changer for the field.’

There are more than 250 objects on display, from textiles and photography to sketches, catwalk footage and editorial spreads. You’ll also find garments from the personal archives of iconic mid-century designers such as Shade Thomas-Fahm, Chris Seydou and Kofi Ansah alongside daring pieces by influential contemporary designers including Imane Ayissi, IAMISIGO and Moshions. Shown together, they offer new insights into the research process and creative practice of many of Africa’s most pioneering designers.

It’s poised to be one of the summer’s blockbuster hits, so book your tickets before they go.

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Dates
02 July 2022 — 16 April 2023
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