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The Wick Culture - Samantha Michell, Gentle Chimes, 2021

Object Samantha Michell, Gentle Chimes, 2021

Rolling into town this weekend is the Battersea Spring edition of the Affordable Art Fair. With thousands of contemporary artworks up for grabs, from sculpture and prints to landscapes and portraits, there is something here for every taste. The even better news? All the exhibited works are priced between £50 and £7,500. Standout works at the fair include this vibrant mixed media painting by Samantha Michell. Exhibited by ARTCODE, a gallery dedicated to showcasing artists from the Mexican state of Yucatán, Gentle Chimes (2021) blurs the boundaries between figurative and abstract art to dazzling effect. With its geometric composition and bold colour palette, it’s sure to brighten any home interior this spring. At just £1200, it could also prove a savvy investment. Hop to it.


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The Wick Culture - Gallery view of the Summer Exhibition 2026, at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, 16 June - 23 August 2026, showing 'The Witch' and 'The Goddess' by Paulina Olowska. Photo: © Royal Academy of Arts, London / David Parry
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The Wick Culture - Object Samantha Michell, Gentle Chimes, 2021
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The Wick Culture - Object Samantha Michell, Gentle Chimes, 2021
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The Wick Culture - Object Samantha Michell, Gentle Chimes, 2021
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