London Art Fair returns to the capital from January 21-25, 2026, bringing together a curated selection of leading modern and contemporary galleries from the UK and around the world.

Now in its 38th year, the Fair remains a trusted destination for collectors and art enthusiasts to discover new work, connect and invest at the start of the international art calendar. As the Education and Tours Partner, guided thematic tours of the Fair will be provided by MA student from Sotheby’s Institute of Art.

This yearʼs Museum Partner is the National Trust, which will present surrealist and post-war abstract artworks from the collections of two modernist London homes: 2 Willow Road, the residence of Ernő Goldfinger, and The Homewood, home of architect Patrick Gwynne, offering a unique curatorial perspective on modernist experimentation and design.

Curated by art historian Dr Ferren Gipson, the 2026 edition of Platform, titled The Unexpected, explores artists pushing the boundaries of materiality and process to challenge conventional ideas of art-making. Meanwhile, Encounters brings together a roster of emerging and international galleries – with exhibitors from Mexico, Turkey, Japan, and France – introducing fresh perspectives and new voices to the London market.

Through its curated sections, special collaborations, and thought-provoking talks programme, London Art Fair 2026 reaffirms its role as a cornerstone of the UK art market – a place to discover notable pieces, deepen existing connections, and kick off the collecting season with purpose.

2026 Galleries

20th Century Masters Continuing London Art Fairʼs tradition of displaying exemplary works of Modern art, the galleries at the main Fair will present work by household names from 20th Century art history such as Francis Bacon, Barbara Hepworth, William Kentridge, Louise Bourgeois and Frank Auerbach.

The Fair will see the return of its longstanding exhibiting galleries bringing Modern British art including Christopher Kingzett Fine Art, Austin Desmond Fine Art, and Redfern Gallery.

Among this yearʼs highlights is a display by Advanced Graphics, celebrating the centenary of influential Scottish painter Craigie Aitchisonʼs birth, and a signature work by highly distinguished sculptor Lynn Chadwick (pictured) presented by leading sculpture gallery Pangolin London as well as a powerful fresh to market painting from the 1950s by Bryan Kneale – the highly regarded Royal Academician.

England & Co. will focus on the history of British surrealism, 90 years after the first International Surrealist Exhibition in June 1936, featuring works by Ithell Colquhoun, Sir Roland Penrose, Marion Adnams and John Banting.

Gerrish Fine Art will bring original prints by David Hockney, including a number of the artistʼs extremely rare 1960s work, whilst Jenna Burlingham Fine Art will show Modern British works from artists such as Keith Vaughan, John Nash and William Brooker.

Tanya Baxter Contemporary will present work by British masters and leading artists including Anthony Eyton, Sean Scully, Annie Morris and Pip Todd-Warmoth.

James Hyman Gallery will be presenting outstanding photographic editions from world-renowned photographers Cecil Beaton, Bill Brandt, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Vivian Maier.

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