The seventh edition of the Pavilion of Art and Design, London’s boutique fair for design and 20th century art, was held from October 16 to 20. With museum-quality works of modern art, design and decorative arts from top international galleries, the event showcased 60 exhibitors from 12 countries. Toptier contemporary design galleries included SMO Gallery from Lebanon, Galerie Italienne, Galerie Kreo, Galerie BSL, Galerie Gosserez from Paris, Garrido Gallery from Madrid and Galleria O. from Rome. The addition of Bernard Dulon’s African art to the tribal art collection received worldwide attention. Jean-Christophe Charbonnier showcased his outstanding Japanese art at the fair for the first time, enhancing the event’s diversity and originality. MwangaBora’s solar lamps were sold to benefit Sustainable Development for All Kenya, a not-for-profit that creates opportunities for education, sustainable development and economic empowerment throughout Africa. French journalist Péri Cochin and Pablo Picasso’s grandson Olivier Picasso initiated a fundraiser, 1 Picasso for 100 Euros, selling raffle tickets and giving the public a chance to win a genuine Picasso painting valued at $1 million. CLIC Sargent, a cancer charity, also sold raffle tickets for a chance to win a Piaggio scooter. Few notable art works among the numerous masterpieces included Jean Dubuffet’s Mire, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s MP, Juan and Paloma Garrido’s Rotation Armchair, a Lacquered Iron Helmet (Japanese art), Egon Schiele’s Girl with Yellow Shawl, Bernard Dulon’s Okuyi Mask, Clive Barker’s Self Portrait with Bananas, the Egg Chair (1958) and the Table Lamp (1938) as well as works from noted Colombian artist Fernando Botero.
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