Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair revs up

MEDIA RELEASE COURTESY OF: VAUXHALL ART BOOT FAIR

The UK’s hottest car boot fair returns to the Old Truman Brewery for a day of frivolity, fabulous entertainments and high end art bargains on Sunday 6th June, 12 - 6 pm.

The Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair, a permanent fixture in the London summer calendar, has quickly established a name for being the perfect occasion to hang out with some of the best British artists and grab a few art bargains to boot.

Now in its sixth year, this fabulous Ashton and Hayward curated event remains true to its feisty nature, and announces a wrestling, wrangling, grappling and gaming theme.

A wrestling ring centrepiece will feature bouts of old school wrestling interspersed with some arty in-fighting and in-between-bout secret auction thrills as this year’s crowds snap up Lucha Libre inspired original artworks from the UK’s most famous artists, the freshest talents and the coolest trend setters.

Top name artists Martin Creed, Bob and Roberta Smith, Ian Monroe and style icon Pam Hogg are just a few of those returning to sell works from their car boots. In classic boot fair style, Sir Peter Blake will sell a unique limited edition ‘wrestler’ inspired artwork at an astonishing price from the boot of a Vauxhall, and the rumour is that YBA Gavin Turk will present a retrospective of all his previous Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair works, celebrating his ongoing support of the event.

Continuing the boot fair’s support of fresh talent, sizzling young Catlin Art Prize curator Justin Hammond has been invited to curate a section of the car park this year. Art pieces by poet, artist, film-maker, musician and painter extraordinaire Billy Childish, in collaboration with ex-KLF superstar artist Jimmy Cauty, will complete the offer. Last but not least, the critically acclaimed event of 2009, The Museum of Everything, will bring its magic atmosphere to Brick Lane.

Brand new car commissions selected by Karen Ashton will include artist Ian Dawson and his amazing ‘Spiro car’; a full list of the 2010 car commissions will follow up shortly.

Reflecting Vauxhall Motors’ commitment to support style and design, the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair nurtures artistic creativity among established and emerging names and represents a fun and accessible way for everyone to enjoy top quality art bargains at affordable prices.

Haggling for bargains is not the only attraction of the day; after snapping up cool and quirky art pieces you can treat yourself to exotic cocktails from the East Room bar. Fuel up for artful games and gaming with “Something Gamey in a Bun” from St John Bread and Wine. Indulge in five minutes of “Compliments and Flattery” before a quick leg up with the Cinemoi Can Can girls and their “Boules in a Chine Shop” antics, or you can just relax, and enjoy ultimate fun generators Bethnal Green Working Men Club’s unmissable acts.

Grab your diary and save the date, Sunday 6th June, for a chance to get your hands on some art bargains and cheer on the wrestlers and wranglers at the coolest boot fair of the year!

Venue: Old Truman Brewery, 146 Brick Lane, London, E1
Tickets: £4
Opening Hours: 12-6pm

For more information visit the Art Car Boot Fair website here.