Curious encounters ahead. See what we’ve got in store for you this 6-9 March.
The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, is back in London where the art fair originated, marking over a decade of pioneering efforts in democratizing the art world by connecting emerging and independent artists with art buyers globally.
Celebrating the largest edition to date, 175 game-changing artists will showcase their original yet affordable artworks combined with exclusive Guest Artists, interactive installations, performances, plus, local bites, brews, and drinks.
Join us for our Friday Late Party
Our Friday Late Party is an iconic meeting of London creatives. This year is no different; check out the line-up below:
Alt cabaret clubnight REMIX presents provocative pop up performances from their miscellany of mesmerising live artists. Programmed by ‘Where the Heart is’ Collective – the creative brains behind Bethnal Green Working Mens Club; renowned for platforming unconventional artists and giving space for experimentation and expression. You can expect fresh, camp and chaotic freakery that’s sure to leave you captivated and curious.
Black Chalk Wine are hosting The Art of Winemaking (£12) workshops and Free Wine Tastings
Tess-Smith Roberts will also be drawing your portraits for free in her playful style from 7pm
Molly G Pokes will be tattooing from her exclusively designed Flash Sheet, prices starting from £130
Guest Artist: Tess Smith-Roberts
Tess Smith-Roberts is an Illustrator based in London. She approaches her work with humour, bold shapes, and a playful use of colour. Classic still life paintings, bad dates, and food (especially fruit!), are the main inspirations for her work. Tess will be showing a range of artworks inspired by her favourite thing to draw – fruit. A selection of merch, including stickers, hats, and plushies, will be available too.
Tess will also be drawing your portraits:
Join us Friday evening from 7PM Friday
And again on from 3PM Saturday
Slots are complimentary and first-come-first-serve so be quick!
Charity Partner: Arts Emergency
Arts Emergency helps young people get a fair start in the arts and humanities.
“Arts Emergency does brilliant work to redress the balance, providing financial support and mentorship. Having art from all backgrounds is good for all artists and anyone who enjoys creativity.”
Joe Lycett, Comedian, artist and & Arts Emergency Bursar
BLACK CHALK WINE
The Tasting Room by Black Chalk Wine
The award-winning English Winemakers, Black Chalk Wine are back and will be bringing their Hampshire Tasting Room to East London for a four-day program of live mural creations, wine tastings, food pairings, and creative workshops from local artists.
Peony Gent Live Mural Creation & Drop In Wine Tasting Sessions (free)
Experience illustartor, artist and poet Peony Gent creating a live mural inspired by the people of Black Chalk Wine whilst you sample three of Black Chalk’s standout wines: the award-winning ‘Classic’ sparkling wine, ‘Dancer in Pink’ still rosé and ‘Rumour Has It’ still Chardonnay’. Sessions are free to attend and will operate on a first come, first served basis.
TIMES
5:20PM – 5:40PM
6:00PM – 6:20PM
6:40PM – 7:00PM
7:20PM – 7:40PM
9:20PM – 9:40PM
The Art Of Winemaking (£10)
Immerse yourself in the world of sparkling wine as the winemakers from Black Chalk Wine set you and your team to task with a series of wine related challenges. Get to know your teammates as you learn the delicate art of blending, create your own sparkling wine and design your own wine label whilst sampling a selection of their award winning wines. The session is £10 to attend and will include x3 50ml glasses of wine, please book a ticket in advance.
TIMES
8:00PM- 9:00PM
BOOK TICKETS BY ADDING ON THE WORKSHOP ON THE TICKET PAGE
Friday 7th March
Drop in Wine Tasting with Black Chalk Wine (Free)
Enjoy a laid-back 20 minute tasting session in The Tasting Room. Sample three of Black Chalk’s standout wines: the award-winning ‘Classic’ sparkling wine, ‘Dancer in Pink’ still rosé and ‘Rumour Has It’ still Chardonnay. Sessions are free to attend and will operate on a first-come, first served basis. No need to book tickets in advance, drop in on the day.
TIMES
5:20PM – 5:40PM
The Art Of Winemaking (£10)
Immerse yourself in the world of sparkling wine as the winemakers from Black Chalk Wine set you and your team to task with a series of wine related challenges. Get to know your teammates as you learn the delicate art of blending, create your own sparkling wine and design your own wine label whilst sampling a selection of their award winning wines. The session is £10 to attend and will include x3 50ml glasses of wine, please book a ticket in advance.
TIMES
6:00PM – 7:00PM
7:30PM- 8:30PM
9:00PM- 10:00PM
BOOK TICKETS BY ADDING ON THE WORKSHOP ON THE TICKET PAGE
Saturday 8th March
Drop in Wine Tasting with Black Chalk Wine (Free)
Enjoy a laid-back 20 minute tasting session in The Tasting Room. Sample three of Black Chalk’s standout wines: the award-winning ‘Classic’ sparkling wine, ‘Dancer in Pink’ still rosé and ‘Rumour Has It’ still Chardonnay. Sessions are free to attend and will operate on a first come, first served basis. No need to book tickets in advance, drop in on the day.
TIMES
12:20PM – 12:40PM
2:20PM – 2:40PM
4:20PM – 4:40PM
6:20PM – 6:40PM
Oyster Alchemy: Oyster + Wine Pairing (£10)
Experience the ultimate tasting journey guided by experts from The Whistling Oyster and Black Chalk Wine. You’ll explore the characteristics of three distinctive oysters sourced from around the British Isles and learn how they pair with three different wine profiles from Black Chalk’s sparkling and still range. Take home tips for creating your own perfect pairings and deepen your appreciation for the art of pairing seafood and wine in this unique, interactive workshop. The session is £10 to attend and will include x3 50ml glasses of wine and x3 oysters. Please book a ticket in advance.
TIMES
1:00PM – 2:00PM
3:00PM – 4:00PM
5:00PM – 6:00PM
Whistling Oyster Shucking Cart (all day)
The Whistling Oyster brings their famous oyster shucking cart “Betty” to The Other Art Fair! Located at The Pairing Room by Black Chalk Wine, treat yourself to a freshly shucked oyster from the cart and a glass of Black Chalk Wine from the TOAF bar as you explore the incredible artworks on display. A must for anyone looking to elevate their TOAF experience!
TIMES
12:00PM -7:00PM
BOOK TICKETS BY ADDING ON THE WORKSHOP ON THE TICKET PAGE
Sunday 9th March
Drop in Wine Tasting with Black Chalk Wine (free)
Enjoy a laid-back 20 minute tasting session in The Tasting Room. Sample three of Black Chalk’s standout wines: the award-winning ‘Classic’ sparkling wine, ‘Dancer in Pink’ still rosé and ‘Rumour Has It’ still Chardonnay. Sessions are free to attend and will operate on a first come, first served basis. No need to book tickets in advance, drop in on the day.
TIMES
1:20PM – 1:40PM
2:00PM – 2:20PM
4:20PM – 4:40PM
5:00PM – 5:20PM
Wine Tasting & Expressive Portraiture with Peony Gent (£10)
Join Black Chalk Wine and painter, poet and illustrator, Peony Gent for an interactive workshop that blends the art of wine tasting with the creativity of quick portrait drawing exercises, all designed to challenge you to capture a sense of character and expression. This will be a fun session with no expectations – participants of all abilities are welcome!
Duration of the workshop is 1hr. The session is £10 to attend and will include x3 50ml glasses of wine, please book a ticket in advance.
TIMES
12:00PM – 1:00PM
3:00PM – 4:00PM
BOOK TICKETS BY ADDING ON THE WORKSHOP ON THE TICKET PAGE
Attendees for the tasting sessions must be 18+.
Meet Our Artists
Who’s on your list? Explore the 175 game-changing artists exhibiting with us at The Truman Brewery in London.
Tess will be onsite to draw your portraits in her fun and humorous style. Slots are complimentary and first-come-first-serve so be quick!
Join Tess Friday evening from 7PM Friday
And again on from 3PM Saturday
Portrait sessions are complimentary
Charity Partner: Arts Emergency
Arts Emergency helps young people get a fair start in the arts and humanities.
Someone from privilege is four times more likely to succeed in the cultural and creative sectors than someone from a working class background. Young people with disabilities, or those who come from ethnic minority backgrounds are even less likely to work in creative fields. This hasn’t changed since the 1980s.
Why? Because of extensive cuts to creative education funding at all levels; spiralling university fees; the systemic expectation of unpaid work; ‘who you know’ recruitment and insider knowledge sharing; and growing financial precarity in already under-served communities.
Arts Emergency exists to change this: creating privilege for people without privilege.
Since 2013, Arts Emergency has been redistributing cultural capital and opportunity, empowering over 1,800 under-resourced young people to be their best, most aspirational selves through 1:1 mentoring with hand-matched industry professionals, and up to ten-years’ worth of tailored assistance, real-life opportunities, network connections, and peer support.
“Arts Emergency has done more for me than ever thought possible, it has opened doors I thought were closed.” – Deja, former mentee
Can Touch This Studio: Sonic Bench 2.0
Sit down. Relax. Play music by simply touching another person.
A Design Inspired by Urban and Scientific Landmarks
The Sonic Bench 2.0 merges urban aesthetics with tactile interaction. The seating structure draws inspiration from the grid-like geometry of Berlin’s bus stops—offering a minimalist yet functional form. Meanwhile, the speaker casing takes cues from the Globe of Science and Innovation at CERN in Geneva, reflecting the fusion of technology and exploration.
A Bench That Listens and Responds
Named Indikator, after a character from the animated sci-fi film The Mystery of the Third Planet, the bench reacts to physical interaction. When touched, it produces shifting soundscapes, creating an experience that varies based on how people engage with it. Whether in a park, a plaza, or an exhibition space, the Sonic Bench 2.0 invites curiosity and participation.
From the Creatives behind Bethnal Green Workingmens Club
Where the Heart Is – a motto that reflects a passion for creativity and community
Acts from their new Remix night showcasing up-and-coming new uprising new acts.
Friday Lates Performances + DJ take over:
7pm – 9pm
Molly G Pokes: Handpoke Tattoo Artist
Molly G is a handpoke tattooer based in Grimsby (Lincolnshire) and London. Her tattoos embrace the delicate dotwork that can be achieved with the hand poke method, with a preference for ornamental and nature inspired tattoos.
She began her tattoo journey at 12 years old, when she first proclaimed that she wanted to be a tattoo artist after accompanying a parent to a tattoo appointment.
She has since tattooed all over the UK, and is planning to venture into Europe this year. Molly also has a keen interest in tattoo history, which led to her being commissioned to curate an exhibition based on the tattoo heritage of the fishing industry in Grimsby.
Molly G Tattoo Flash Sheet
Molly G pokes exclusive flash sheet for this March 2025 edition.
1 for £130
2 for £200
3 for £250
Arms and legs only, 3 inch maximum
Deals cannot be shared between multiple people
Cass Art Prize: Reuben Murray
We are excited to present the 2024 winner of the Cass Art Prize, Reuben Murray. The Cass Art Prize 2024 presented by The Cass Group championed contemporary art from across the UK; Republic of Ireland with a £10,000 cash prize and a complimentary stand at The Other Art Fair in spring 2025 awarded to the overall winner of the competition.
Reuben Murray is the inaugural winner of The Cass Art Prize. His spectacular oil painting was selected by the prestigious panel of judges.
Reuben is a black, neurodivergent artist who studied his postgraduate at The Slade School of Fine Art. His work explores representation, race, and class, creating safe spaces for people of colour to reflect on hidden histories.
The artist was inspired by Ben Enwonwu’s 1974 “Mona Lisa” depicting Nigerian princess Adetutu Ademiluyi. In his winning work, Reuben reimagines this portrait of Ada, a Jamaican Maroon, embodying resilience and Black joy. The work is dedicated to the artist’s mother Catherine.
Visit Ruben’s stand at The Other Art Fair this March.
Riot Soup
Welcome back RIOT SOUP , they are bound to cause a stir!
RIOT SOUP (est. Jan 2019) is a collective made up of Black and Brown women artists in London. It was founded as a grassroots, bottom up solution to addressing racism, inequality and lack of accessibility for ethnically minoritised women and non binary people in the arts.
Channel your inner rebel through RIOT SOUP’s creative curation, visit their stand to check out their curated hang from their very own community all works for sale this weekend.
Club Lune Bleue is proud to present a curated lineup, featuring a dynamic mix of talented female DJs and producers from the electronic music world. With a focus on inclusivity and championing women in the industry, our lineup showcases diverse sounds and styles that will captivate and energize audiences. Step into our immersive space and experience the pulsating rhythms of electronic music as our lineup takes you on a journey through sonic landscapes.
At Club Lune Bleue, their mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive space where electronic music enthusiasts can come together to dance, connect, and celebrate the artistry of women in the electronic music world. Founded by two friends with a passion for both inclusive gatherings and championing gender diversity in the industry, our club night aims to provide a unique and welcoming atmosphere.
Club Lune Bleue believe in the power of music to unite and transcend boundaries. Club Lune Bleue is committed to curating an eclectic and diverse lineup that highlights the talent of women DJs and producers, fostering an environment that champions their creativity and contributions. We strive to challenge stereotypes and promote equality by amplifying the voices of women DJs and producers.
Club Lune Bleue is more than just a movement that seeks to redefine the nightlife experience. Join us on a journey where the beats resonate with passion, diversity, and unity. Together, we dance towards a future where women in electronic music are not only acknowledged but celebrated, and where every individual can find their place in the rhythm of our inclusive community.
Club Lune Bleue – Scheduling:
Blending art and music, elevating the
cultural experience and highlighting
the vital role of women in shaping the
electronic music scene.
Kick start your art collection. Shop from our artists’ Under £500 curated hang at the Spring edition of the fair.
We have curated a beautiful collection of artworks all of which are priced at £500 and under. Be sure to get to the fair early to browse from the full collection, before they are gone!
Creative Corner
Fancy yourself an artist? Or just want to take a moment to get creative onsite. Join like minded visitors at our Creative corner, all ages – free actives all weekend.
DISCOVER MORE
New on the Scene
Art should never be elite.
The New Futures programme is part of our continued mission to break down traditional barriers of the contemporary art world by giving a space to talented, often underrepresented, emerging artists. Each recipient is given free exhibition space at The Other Art Fair along with access to networks and opportunities designed to jump-start their careers.
The Winner for the March 2025 edition is Kai Ohlsen.
Kai Ohlsen
Kai Ohlsen, known professionally as ‘KOHLSEN,’ is a British contemporary artist. Growing up in Bath, UK, he developed a deep affinity for nature. After five years self-teaching, he moved to London in 2020, establishing his practice and awkwardly lodging himself in the contemporary art scene.
Kai’s paintings are rooted in lived experience, though the subject often takes a secondary role in the painting act: “it’s not necessarily what is said, but how you say it.” Bold slashes of color populate the canvas in a seemingly haphazard manner. Only with distance and absorption does an unmistakable streak of realism appear—the result of extensive academic study, deconstructed, forgotten, and allowed to resurface through intuition during the throws of total abandon.
Occasionally painting on abandoned mattresses or producing hundreds of original paintings to scatter across hoardings and old phone boxes in every borough of the city. KOHLSEN subverts traditional approaches with a tongue-in-cheek attitude, always chasing new ways to probe what art-making means in the 2020s.
Experience the Magic of Freddie’s Flowers
The Freddie’s Flowers team will be at the fair all weekend long to lend a hand with all your floral needs, available to buy as a subscription or as a one-off gift. Fresh stems in bud straight from their growers, delivered to your door, promising long-lasting joy with each delivery.
Discover a world of floral wonders, with seasonal surprises every time. From arranging tips to fun floral facts, immerse yourself in the beauty of flowers, one delivery at a time.
Picture Framing by But Is It Art?
We’re excited to partner with Picture Framing by But Is It Art? to offer fairgoers a seamless and professional framing experience. After purchasing your new artwork, visit their stand to speak with their team of experts about custom framing options tailored to your piece.
Whether you’re looking for a contemporary look or something more traditional, their knowledgeable staff will guide you through the process to enhance your artwork. Plus, all orders placed onsite will receive an exclusive 20% discount, making it easier than ever to frame your new art at a great price.
As an additional show offer, we’re also offering AR70 glass (invisible glass with UV filters) at half price to give your artwork the best protection while keeping it looking pristine.
