Next Sunday we will be welcoming Trend Forecaster and curator of beautiful things, Sadie Perry of Mantle. Read on to find out what Sadie has in store for us next week. 1. Where are you sourcing from at the moment? eBay, auctions and markets. I love getting out to antique centres in seaside towns or countryside areas that will have had the benefit of clearing houses that would have already been sifted through by dealers if they were in London - you can find the best hidden gems. 2. Do you have any highlights of the year? I was lucky enough to go to Mexico for 3 months at the start of the year, where I was sourcing and...
On the 3rd of December we will be welcoming Photographer, collector and dealer Toby Ziff of Two Poems to the Spotlight Market! Specialising in post-war modernism, Toby seeks out the most unique and beautiful objects, paintings, ceramics and sculpture. We caught up with Toby to see what he has in store for next weeks market. 1. Where are you sourcing from at the moment? Like most people - auctions, markets, eBay and private collections. 2. Do you have any highlights of the year? I've just bought the most amazing table that was used by the painter John Bratby (1928-1992) as his palette. I'm considering bringing it to the market but it might have to be a keeper. Let's see.. https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/john-bratby-804...
On the 3rd of December we will be welcoming Set Designer and stylist Alfie di Trolio AKA Oculus to the Spotlight Market. "Oculus is all about objects that catch me the moment I see them and make me want to use them! There's a mix of furniture, lighting and smaller everyday pieces plus lots of curly metal"! We caught up with Alfie to find out a little more about Oculus. 1. Where are you sourcing from at the moment? Mostly auctions in the UK, Europe and America, plus a few odds and ends that I find along the way when I’m travelling. 2. Do you have any highlights of the year? The exhibition design at a totally deserted museum...
