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THE LAPADA FRINGE AMONG WHAT ’ S NEW FOR 2024 AT LAPADA BERKELEY SQUARE FAIR
For the first time London ’ s leading art & antiques fair , LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair , which returns to its iconic Mayfair location between Wednesday , 23- Sunday , 27th October ( preview on the 22nd ), will be offering visitors the opportunity to experience the LAPADA Fringe .
Chief Executive , Freya Simms , comments : “ Mayfair is brimming with wonderful culture and creativity so to enhance the visitor experience , LAPADA is introducing an exciting Fringe component to the fair – watch this space for exciting additions !”
Katie Thomas ( Director LAPADA Fringe ) adds : “ The introduction of the LAPADA Fringe is a wonderful opportunity for Mayfair ’ s worldfamous boutiques , restaurants , and galleries to work in partnership with the Fair through a programme of special events and collaborations . We look forward to showcasing this unique destination and all it has to offer to visitors to the Fair , opening doors to new stories and experiences across Mayfair and St James ’ s .”
One of the first events to be confirmed will be a special tour and recital at Handel Hendrix House on nearby 23-25 Brook Street on Thursday , 24th at 6pm . The Mayfair museum that was once home to composer G . F . Handel and rock legend Jimi Hendrix reopened in May 2023 after a £ 3million refurbishment enabling visitors for the first time to come through the front door that Handel would have used and where he composed many of his most famous works such as Messiah . Tickets cost £ 60 and are on sale at https :// handelhendrix . org / events / lapada-fringe-tour-concert
As well as the newly added Fringe , several new names will be exhibiting at the Fair showing rare and fascinating items ranging from paintings to panelling to publications .
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 66 2024