PRESS RELEASE
7 October 2011
London Select Photofair Launch
Select Magazine is pleased to announce the launch of its first annual Photofair at theprintspace in Hoxton on the 27th of October. For over 30 years, the magazine has been the preferred reference tool of key creative decision makers in advertising, graphic design, fashion and retail. Now the respected magazine is bringing together some of its top talent for its first group show event. Showcasing the work of over 30 leading international photographers, the Select Photofair will give collectors, art buyers, and creatives the unique opportunity to both discover new commercial talent and buy high quality, but affordable prints. The exhibition includes prints from award-winning photographers such as Timothy Allen, Ian Cumming, and Sasha Gusov. The collection of 20 x 30 inch prints will be sold in an edition of 50 for just £250 a photograph.
Working in association with the charity, The Young Photographers’ Alliance (YPA), Select will be giving three lucky young photographers the chance to exhibit their work at this new event. YPA is running a competition to find the best stand alone images and these emerging photographers will win a place at the Photofair, enabling them to sell prints and attract commercial attention from prospective clients. Select will also be donating a portion of its print sales to YPA, helping to support young British photographers.
The Publisher of Select Magazine, Sheldon Marshall says: “In such a tough and competitive industry, it’s important to enable the next generation of photographers to fulfil their potential. Select is pleased to be able to help the Young Photographers’ Alliance by donating proceeds from our print sales on opening night.”
The Select Photofair launches during the East London photographic festival, Photomonth, and runs for 4 weeks from 27 October - 24 November. Prints will be available for purchase directly from the gallery and online. The Select Photofair in London will be the first of its kind, with future events planned in Berlin, Paris, New York, and Shanghai.
The Select Photofair opening night and private view is on Thursday, 27 October at theprintspace gallery. For guest list enquiries, please contact press@selectphotofair.com.
The Select Photofair exhibition will show at theprintspacegallery on 74 Kingsland Road, Hoxton, London, E2 8DL from 27 October – 24 November 2011.
The gallery is open from 9am- 7pm Monday-Friday.
