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What is Ceramics Unbound?
Ceramics Unbound is a standing exhibition at Affordable Art Fair Hampstead, curated by Caroline Jackman, dedicated to championing ceramic art as a medium in its own right.
Who curates Ceramics Unbound?
The exhibition is curated by Caroline Jackman, who selects a broad and diverse range of ceramicists working with ideas rather than function as their starting point.
How many artists are in Ceramics Unbound?
The exhibition features 27 ceramicists, spanning themes including landscape, memory, identity, and technology.
Why does Affordable Art Fair Hampstead have a dedicated ceramics exhibition?
Ceramic art has historically had less visibility than painting or photography at art fairs. Ceramics Unbound gives the medium a permanent, dedicated platform, timed alongside Ceramic Art London for wider visibility across the city.
Is ceramic art a good way to start collecting?
Yes. Ceramics don't require wall space, making them an accessible entry point for new collectors, and a way to keep collecting when wall space runs out.
In partnership with Papercup Bookshop by Rania Nuhal
Hugo Barclay, UK Fair Director of Affordable Art Fair, wrote 10 tips on buying art for AJ Bell Money Matters' Feel Good Collecting guide, a joint publication aimed at first-time collectors and investors. The guide reports that 82% of art collectors spend under £5,000 per work, and 49% cite supporting living artists as their main motivation, more than double the 19% who cite investment value.
The Messy Middle by Beth Shapeero
Label Latte is an NFC-embedded art label created by Hugo Barclay. Collectors tap the label with their phone to save an artwork's details — no app required — and receive the information by email shortly after leaving the exhibition. The product addresses lost gallery sales caused by collectors forgetting artist names and details, and by galleries not following up with interested visitors.
