The London Original Print Fair (LOPF), London’s longest-running art fair and the world’s oldest specialist print fair, proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary from 20th–23rd March 2025 at Somerset House. Since its establishment in 1985, LOPF has championed the art of printmaking, evolving from an intimate gathering of 16 exhibitors into Europe’s largest works-on-paper fair.
This year’s landmark edition will host over 40 leading international galleries, publishers, and studios, presenting a breathtaking array of works spanning six centuries, from revered old masters to cutting-edge contemporary talent. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore and collect original prints by legendary artists from the 16th to the 21st centuries, as well as the latest editions and special exclusive launches by artists such as Chris Levine, David Shrigley, Tom Hammick, Peter Blake, Vanessa Jackson and Beatriz Milhazes.
LOPF’s legacy spans 34 years at the Royal Academy, followed by two years of online and gallery formats during COVID, before thriving for the past three years at Somerset House. Over the past four decades, 211 dealers, publishers, studios, and institutions have participated. As the second-largest category in global art sales, the prints and multiples market continues to flourish, with LOPF at its forefront as the premier destination for this vibrant and accessible medium.
Helen Rosslyn, Director, says: “Celebrating 40 years of the London Original Print Fair is a proud moment for all of us. Over the decades, we’ve witnessed the remarkable evolution of printmaking, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see the growing appreciation for this medium. As we mark this special anniversary, we’re excited to continue our mission of inspiring new collectors and showcasing the diversity of prints—from enduring masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary works. Prints are fascinating to explore and learn about, and they offer a wonderful way to begin collecting art. We can’t wait to share this experience with our visitors.”
Vibrant
Gordon Cooke, Chairman and Founder says: “As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the London Original Print Fair, it’s remarkable to reflect on how far we’ve come since that first event in 1985. What began as a small gathering of dealers hoping to share their love of prints with a new audience has grown into a vibrant, collaborative celebration of this extraordinary art form. The Fair has always been about connecting people—artists, collectors, exhibitors, and museums—and showcasing the unique synergy between artists and master printers. Seeing the smiles on exhibitors’ faces and the enthusiasm of visitors reminds me why we do this: to shine a spotlight on the timeless appeal of prints.”
Special Exhibition and Acquisitions Award
The special exhibition to celebrate the 40th anniversary Prints from Private Collections: 40 years of Print Collecting will bring together around 40 prints, drawn from private collection built during the Fair’s history. The works have been generously loaned by collectors, dealers, and exhibitors, past and present. Many of these prints, often by artists who are rarely displayed or have been somewhat overlooked, have not been exhibited in recent years, adding an air of intrigue and discovery. The exhibition reflects on print making trends and practices, and collectors’ deep appreciation for this art form.
In honour of this landmark year, LOPF is relaunching the prestigious Hallett Independent Acquisitions Award, granting £8,000 to a UK gallery or museum with a public art collection to acquire works at the fair. This initiative underscores the fair’s enduring commitment to supporting public collections and promoting the understanding and appreciation of prints as
significant works of art. Applications are open until 3rd of February and the recipient of the award will be announced during the fair.
2025 Exhibitors Highlights
CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AND NEW EDITIONS
For its 40th anniversary, LOPF is thrilled to welcome both new and returning exhibitors, offering an exceptional range of works by some of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists. To mark this moment many exhibitors will unveil special pieces and exclusive new launches, adding excitement to the 2025 London Original Print Fair.
White Cube will showcase prints by leading women artists including Tracey Emin, Louise Giovanelli, and Ilana Savdie, while Hauser & Wirth returns with an exceptional selection of works reflecting the gallery’s commitment to prints and editions. In addition to the release of a large silkscreen by Rashid Johnson, the display features new and recent works by William Kentridge, Rita Ackermann, George Condo, Thomas J Price, Anj Smith and Henry Taylor as well historic gems from the likes of Dieter Roth, encapsulating the gallery’s diverse international roster. The booth highlights the importance of printmaking to the artists’ multifaceted practices and celebrates the collaborations between artists and master printers.
Manifold Editions will celebrate the 40th anniversary with two launches: a series of archival pigment prints by conceptual artist Gavin Turk and etchings by light artist Chris Levine, marking their first collaboration. The gallery will also showcase Harland Miller’s latest series, Tonight We Make History (P.S. I can’t be there) in Pink, Blue, Orange, and Lilac (2024), alongside new editions by Boo Saville, Grayson Perry, and Marc Quinn.
Counter Editions will present new limited editions by emerging and internationally renowned artists as well as a special selection of prints made throughout the years to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
Renowned painter and printmaker Tom Hammick, who uses the same reduction process in woodcut as Picasso used in linocut, is producing a new 1930s-style woodcut poster expressly to celebrate the Fair’s 40th anniversary. In their inaugural collaboration with the artist, RAW Editions are mounting a major show of his work, alongside a selection of prints curated by Hammick. A talk by the artist will also be featured as part of LOPF events programme.
Surreal
JEALOUS will release an exclusive limited-edition print by Turner-nominated artist David Shrigley, alongside new and recent works by artists like Charming Baker and Alma Singer. New exhibitor Tin Man Art will showcase historic prints by Stanley Donwood, including works related to Radiohead, alongside a new series created with Thom Yorke at Idem Paris (2024-25). The gallery will also present works by Sue Webster, Ralph Steadman, Marie Elisabeth Merlin, and surrealist artist Leonora Carrington.
CCA Galleries will highlight new works and releases including a special edition from legendary pop artist Peter Blake which will
be launched at the fair, as well as new work from Bruce Mclean. They will also bring a selection of newly editioned works by artists who recently joined CCA’s portfolio such as renowned international fashion designer and artist Nicole Farhi and Kay Le Seelleur Ara
Founded in the 1960s, Advanced Graphics London, the UK’s longest-running professional print studio, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of LOPF with a survey of works by Royal Academicians over 40 years from the 1980s to 2020s. The display will explore screen-printing’s versatility through layering and painterly collaborations including Vanessa Jackson’s recent editions.
Tate will present newly launched editions by Beatriz Milhazes, Samia Halaby, Mark Wallinger, Martin Parr, Ro Robertson, among others exclusive to the gallery. Alongside these, Tate will exhibit original 20th century prints by Howard Hodgkin, Ian Tyson and Kim Lim, as well as sought-after favourites by Richard Long, Jeremy Deller, Cornelia Parker, Rachel Whiteread, Paula Rego, and more.
Returning for the fourth time, Verbatim will showcase new works by Maite Cascón, Jake Garfield, Ellie Hayward, and Thomas Gosebruch. All four artists, whose practices centre on printmaking, adopt unconventional approaches to woodcut, etching, and monotype, resulting in works that reflect a deep sensitivity to these processes.
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS AND EXHIBITORS
For the first time this year Chinese, Japanese, and Indian printmakers will be represented at the fair, with exhibitors showcasing an exciting array of international artists.
Newcomer India Printmaker House will showcase limited edition prints by seven emerging artists from India and the UK Indian diaspora, including Shivangi Ladha, Ian Malhotra, and Mahima Kapoor. The works explore ephemerality, examining how light, shadow, touch, and colour shape our perception of natural and constructed worlds. Influenced by personal memory, culture, and environment, the artists present narratives reflecting the shifting nature of physical and mental landscapes.
Hanga Ten, Tokyo Art and TAG Fine Arts are amongst the galleries representing contemporary Japanese artists at this year’s fair: Hanga Ten will feature the latest woodblock works of Ray Morimura, Kazuyuki Ohtsu and Daniel Kelly, alongside mezzotints by Katsunori Hamanishi and lithographs by Toko Shinoda; Tokyo Art will champion the gallery’s “cute” aesthetic with work by Ayaïro, TARTAROS, and Hooly, meticulously developed using novel production techniques to push the boundaries of both craft and imagination; and TAG Fine Arts will show a stunning series by renowned international Japanese printmaker Katsutoshi Yuasa, whose new Immortal Venice works were created in celebration of the Venice Biennale’s 60th anniversary.
Tradition
Traditional Japanese printmaking will be represented by returning exhibitor Japan Print Gallery including work by legendary printmakers Hokusai, Hiroshige and many others.
Muban Educational Trust (MET), a London-based charity set up dedicated to Chinese woodblock printmaking will present works by Fu Xinghan, Chao Mei, and Zhao Xiaomo.
MODERN MASTERS
Visitors can journey through the rich history of printmaking, exploring everything from 18th-century pioneers to the groundbreaking modern masters of the 20th century.
Vistavka Fine Art presents rare 18th-century prints, including Philibert-Louis Debucourt’s Le Menuet de la Mariée (1786) and La Noce au Château (1789), both rare proofs before letters. The exhibition also features early engravings after Jean Siméon Chardin, such as Pierre Filloeul’s Le Faiseur de Châteaux de Carte (1737), alongside works from the late 19th to early 20th century with notable provenance.
Explore 19th and 20th-century works at Elizabeth Harvey Lee, including Jean Émile Laboureur’s Le Départ pour la Promenade (1924). Known for his cubist prints, Laboureur studied with Lepère and Toulouse-Lautrec. The exhibition also features works by Emmanuel Phelippes-Beaulieux, Peter August Böckstiegel, Robert Gibbings, Blair Hughes-Stanton, and Charles Meryon.
A strong selection of influential 20th-century British artists will be on show. New exhibitor Abbott & Holder will fine early Twentieth-Century Prints, featuring works by renowned artists such as Bawden, Ravilious, and Whistler. Their stand will also include a special selection from their WWI collaboration with Imperial War Museums, showcasing original prints from The Great War: Britain’s Efforts and Ideals Dominic Kemp will highlight the crossover between sculptors and printmakers, featuring works by Henry Moore, Eduardo Paolozzi, and Elisabeth Frink. Gwen Hughes Fine Art will present Modern British works from the 1950s to 1990s, including artists such as Sandra Blow, Prunella Clough, Howard Hodgkin, and Kim Lim.
London, New York, Bristol, an exhibition celebrating pioneering printmaking by leading 20th century artists will be presented by first-time exhibitor Delahunty. It features works by David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Banksy, including a rare portrait of Elizabeth Taylor signed by both Warhol and Taylor.
Gilden’s Art Gallery will present a Modern British collection with lithographs by Henry Moore and works by David Hockney, alongside American Post-War graphic art from Ed Ruscha, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol, as well as European Modern Masters Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso.
New exhibitor Hommage will also present works by Modern Art giants, including Picasso, Matisse, and Miró, showcasing original exhibition posters and lithographs by curated from esteemed print houses like Mourlot, making these iconic works more accessible.
Tickets are now on sale from the Somerset House website. Alongside the physical fair, audiences will be able explore and purchase original prints from exhibitors and many other international dealers and galleries through LOPF’s online Platform for Prints, which will host special spotlight exhibitions.
Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA
Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 March 2025
Private View: Wednesday 19 March, 6-9pm
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