London Art Fair

Are you passionate about art? Whether you are an experienced collector or just starting out, London Art Fair is the only place to indulge your love for art. Within the spectacular venue of the Business Design Centre, Islington, there will be over 100 galleries displaying exceptional work from Modern British artists and international contemporary talent to celebrate the Fair’s 20^th year. The Fair’s commitment to support and enable contemporary artists and galleries to bring the most challenging and interesting art to the public’s attention is reflected in the Art Projects section. Also present will be Photo50 which was launched in 2007. Within this section 50 photographs will be displayed from a range of UK and international galleries which will all be for sale. They draw together diverse ways that artists are working with photographic images within contemporary art.This year the London Art Fair’s official charity is the Terrence Higgins Trust who, in 1982, made a promise to fight the spread of HIV and to support those affected by the AIDS epidemic. In celebration of this, there will be an exhibition and auction entitled ‘Promises’ of themed work by leading artists including Tracey Emin, Mona Hatoum, Martin Parr, Richard Wentworth and Paula Rego.  The SaVVy Club^® is privileged to be able to invite its members to the Private View evening on Wednesday 16^th January 2008. This invitation-only reception is a perfect place for those working in the City and their guests to network and enjoy art at their leisure in an informal atmosphere. There will also be an opportunity to chat and compare your aesthetic tastes after the viewing during supper at Frederick’s restaurant.Places are limited so early booking is recommended.

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Wine Tasting and Private Viewing

Some weeks ago I invited a friend to join me at an arts preview and wine tasting event in South Kensington, London, organised by The SaVVy Club. When it comes to wine and champagne, I pride myself as having a good nose and an exceptional palate for fine wines. 

So, I was somewhat surprised and intrigued to be greeted with a curious selection of “boutique” wines from small vintners in France and Spain. Fred Ku-Mesu imports an excellent selection from small unknown wine growers around Europe.    Our Savvy Wine Club hosts Fred & Stuart Beitler started us off with an excellent quaffing champagne called Jean Pierre Marniquet Champagne, NV.

At a bottle price of £16.99, it was simply delicious: the perfect alternative to Pol Roger at half the price. The Spanish Rioja (Gavion Tinto, 2004) was rich, smooth and memorable.  The Domaine d’en Segur Rose was exquisite, perfect on the palate with a delicious complexity that left one’s taste buds yearning for more. There was a generous selection of excellent wines and, although some didn’t suit my palate, it was a joy to try them all. 

The final touch was a taste of Tokaji Aszueszencia 1972, quite the most delicious and perfect sweet wine that I have ever had the privilege to enjoy.  It was palatably sweet (but not sickly), enticing and satisfying.  Therefore, at £140 a bottle, it would be the ideal finale to a perfect evening.  If that’s too rich for your pocket, then try the 1995 for just £39.99.   Stuart talked us through all the wines, generously imparting his knowledge and answering any questions we cared to ask.

Just as the wine was beginning to take effect, some delicious eats were passed around that were most appreciated. I can thoroughly recommend an excellent evening to enjoy some unusual wines and the exclusive art preview that one would not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy.  

A great evening. 

M Davis   

The SaVVy Club’s members enjoy a unique calendar of bespoke social events organised just for them. They can enjoy the company of fascinating people and relax in the knowledge that everything is taken care of.

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