The Art Car Boot Fair was an idea that grew out previous events such as Joshua Compston’s ‘Fete Worse than Death’ and Gavin Turk’s ‘Livestock Market’ and Articultural Shows’ that blazed a trail in the 90’s. A desire to re-introduce some summer fun and frivolity into a thriving but increasingly commercial London art scene. We aim for the Art Car Boot Fair to be a day when the artists let their hair down and for all-comers to engage with art in a totally informal way, and to pick up some real art bargains to boot!

Participation in the Art Car Boot Fair is by invitation and referral by existing ‘booters’ only. The Art Car Boot Fair is an original event concept devised by Karen Ashton and developed since its inception in London in 2004 through invaluable collaborations with Helen Hayward and Vanessa Fristedt. Ashton Hayward produces energised art related events that encourage direct interface between artists and their audiences in a playful and amusing fashion.

For information on any aspect of the Art Car Boot Fair please e-mail Karen Ashton
For information about Limited Edition Tax disc holders, please e-mail Pretty Taxing