#LOPF2026 returns to
@somersethouse with a radical shift in exhibitors and new media. Several exhibitors have opted for single artist surveys, such as the works of Patrick Proctor, William Tillyer, and Thomas Gosebruch.
The
@hepworthwakefield (stand S3) has also joined the fray of museums selling editions to fundraise their initiatives. Meanwhile, sculpture has an increased presence at the fair, particularly with Jeremy Fry: Unlimited (stand E12), adding emphasis to the category of 'editions' at the print fair.
As the definition of prints and editions expands, it seems traditional print fairs are increasingly incorporating sculptural elements into their roster. Generally, this year was a mixed bag for me; very few things blew me away, but there were definitely surprising techniques to discover.
Here are my highlights:
1️⃣ John Byrne, 'A Hat, A Rose, A Shoe and A Leaf', 1999, screenprint (
@glasgowprintstudio , stand W2)
2️⃣ Marcelina Amelia (
@marcelinaamelia ), 'This Time I Kept Me', 2026, hand-finished lithograph (
@ccagalleries , stand W3)
3️⃣ Pablo Picasso, 'Couple debout', 1959, linocuts printed in colours (
@fmulderltd , stand W4)
4️⃣ Chloe Barnes (
@chloe_barnes_artist ) at
@julianbgpage (stand W7)
5️⃣ Albrecht Dürer, 'Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg (The Small Cardinal)', 1519, engraving, Meder Ia impression, before the book edition of 1520 (
@jettefineart , stand S1)
6️⃣ Matija Čop (
@matijacop ) at
@upsilongallery (stand S2)
7️⃣ Apichaya Wanthiang (
@piya__________w ) at
@trykkeriet (stand S8)
8️⃣ William Tillyer at
@jacobsongalleryofficial (stand S12)
9️⃣ Cat Spilman (
@catannedunlea ), 'Chonk', 2026, two-colour screenprint, hand-finished with crayon, printer's proof (
@rhodescontemporaryart , stand S13)
🔟 Christopher Moon (
@chris.moon1970 ), 'Flying Sun Cat', 2026, drypoint and monoprint (
@artichokeprintworkshop , stand E7)
London Original Print Fair 2026
(14-17 May 2026)
📍Somerset House
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@londonoriginalprintfair 
![A few shots from my curated exhibition at @apsara.studio titled #WaysOfPerceiving - a homage to John Berger's book 'Ways of Seeing' - focusing meditation on slow looking and the mechanisms of human perception."Like the opening lines of Berger’s seminal text – ‘Seeing comes before words’ – perception provides a rational framework for us to view the world and our experiences within it. Filtered through the rose-tinted glasses of our upbringing, accumulated knowledge, and society’s nurtured biases, it rarely offers a truthful account of events. Instead, we are left with an aesthetic experience that is personal and nuanced, where meaning is derived from our own creative thoughts, emotions, and associations. Yet, at times, the collective observations of a community can bring that experience in line with relational art. [...] In this exhibition, perception is understood as a multifaceted experience, one that can trigger questions and inquiry, or protect us from the harsh truths of human existence. In doing so, we are all invited to embark on an introspective journey through sites of memory, cultural phenomena, and relational aesthetics."Developed out of the @handson.projects residency, it features five wonderful artists across painting, embroidery, and installation: Laetitzia Campbell (@laetitziacampbell), Becca Ellis (@bekaellis), Haoua Habré (@indigo.hbr), Fatemeh Heidarhosseini (@fatemeh.heidarhosseini), and Lícia Santos (@licia_santos).The physical exhibition ends tomorrow, but continues virtually online until 25 May:/waysofperceiving-viewingroomWays of Perceiving(28 April - 2 May 2026) Apsara Studio, 200 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 4ND#nigelip #HandsOnResidency #ApsaraStudio #EmergingArtists](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6739551865292067547213_0_446030fd63d87c22bec714ea6d536dce.jpg?o=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&h=f3d59e11f80153436f46390f2b6bd8d9)
