Wednesday 9 October
Wednesday 9 October 10:00-12:00 hrs
VIP Preview 10:00-12:00
Invitation only preview for Women in Art Fair partners and press
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Wednesday 9 October 14:00 hrs
Why a career is always a good idea - with Sotheby’s Caroline Lang
Caroline Lang, chair of Sotheby’s Switzerland discusses the ups and ups of her journey from front desk to the top, with arts writer and editor Arsalan Mohammed.
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Wednesday 9 October 18:00-21:00 hrs
VIP Private View
Invitation only opening night reception.
Thursday 10 October
Gemma Rolls-Bentley Photo by Christa Holka
Thursday 10 October 17:00 hrs
Queer Art
Curator and writer Gemma Rolls-Bentley, author of the groundbreaking book “Queer Art: From Canvas to Club”, and the Spaces Between, introduces living artwork Daniel Lismore and trans non-binary photographer Bex Wade.
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Please reserve seated places for the talk here: (There will be additional standing room)Friday 11 October
Manal AlDowayan photo by April Morais
Friday 11 October 11:00 hrs
Bold innovators: women pioneers in the arts
Arts commentator Carrie Scott moderates a discussion between Saudi Arabian collector and founder of BASMOCA, the world’s first virtual museum, Basma Al Sulaiman; groundbreaking gallerist, collector, patron and champion of Chinese contemporary art, Pearl Lam; and Saudi Arabian artist Manal AlDowayan, who represented her country at the Venice Biennale this year.
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Friday 11 October 14:00 hrs
India’s economic boom: thought leader and art world entrepreneur Aparajita Jain on India’s contemporary art market
Join Melanie Gerlis, art market columnist and author of "Art as an investment?" (2014) and "The Art Fair Story" (2021) as she talks to Aparajita Jain, Executive Director of Nature Morte, about her vision for the gallery and the challenges experienced on the journey to establishing the space as India’s leading contemporary art gallery.
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Please reserve seated places for the talk here: (There will be additional standing room)Saturday 12 October
Saturday 12 October 11:30-13:00 hrs
Tranquil Doodles: A Mindful Watercolour Journey, with Ashima Kumar
"Tranquil Doodles" offers participants an opportunity to explore the therapeutic world of watercolours and repetitive doodle patterns, drawing inspiration from the garden. Through guided exercises and immersive activities, participants will delve into the meditative aspects of watercolour painting, allowing them to unleash their inner creativity while cultivating a profound sense of calm and relaxation.
Suitable for 11 years and up.
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