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As Collect 2020 comes to Somerset House, Absolutely previews the craft fair’s highlights Words P E A R L B OY D
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ondon’s popular craft fair returns for the 16th time, with a new home in Somerset House. Collect has been instrumental over the years in defining and growing the market for contemporary craft; more than 400 artists are set to display their work, with galleries from all over the globe attracted to this large-scale event. Half the exhibitors come from outside the UK, with an impressive spread of European galleries as well an increased range of galleries from Asia. The Crafts Council founded Collect in 2004 with the aim to build the profile and sales for collectable craft and to promote the very best galleries and artists in the field. It continues to be the only gallery-presented art fair dedicated to modern craft and design. For 2020, Collect is moving to Somerset House and taking over a large number of beautiful rooms, presenting a new environment for Collect exhibitors to contextualise and curate modern craft. Collect will occupy the large gallery wings, overlooking the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court.
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