WHAT SHOULD I ASK AT AN ART FAIR?

Walking into an art fair can be exciting, inspiring and sometimes overwhelming. With so many galleries, artists and artworks in one place, how do you know what to ask, what to look for and whether a work is right for you?

In this episode, host Juliet Rees Davies share a practical guide to navigating an art fair with greater confidence and curiosity.

Drawing on more than two decades of experience as an art advisor, curator and gallerist, she explores the questions that can help you look beyond the surface of an artwork and understand its story, context and value.

She also discuss what it feels like from the gallery’s perspective. Having represented artists and exhibited at art fairs for many years, she understands the responsibility galleries carry when presenting an artist’s work and supporting the development of their career.

In this episode:

• How to approach and speak with a gallery
• What to ask about the artist and the artwork
• Questions about materials, editions, provenance and condition
• What to clarify about framing, delivery, insurance and additional costs
• How to understand pricing without feeling uncomfortable
• Why your own emotional response remains one of the most important considerations
• A practical checklist to take with you to your next art fair

AFFORDABLE ART FAIR STOCKHOLM

Juliet will be the official on-site Art Advisor at Affordable Art Fair Stockholm, taking place from 30 September–4 October 2026 at Nacka Strandsmässan.

You can find her at Stand E6 for Ask the Art Advisor, where she will be offering complimentary, independent guidance throughout the fair.

The stand interior has been created in collaboration with Dahl Agenturer, bringing together contemporary art and considered Scandinavian interior design to create a relaxed and elegant space for conversation and discovery.

USEFUL LINKS

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Home Is Where the Art Is: Juliet Rees Davies

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You can also find the downloadable What Should I Ask at an Art Fair? checklist on the Rees Davies Art Advisory News page. Save it to your phone, take a screenshot or print it before your next fair visit.

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