Collect 2025: The Pinnacle of Contemporary Craft

The 2025 edition of Collect, held at Somerset House near Trafalgar Square, is an outstanding showcase of contemporary craftsmanship. Running until Sunday, 2nd March, the fair underscores the futility of categorising Fine Arts and Crafts as distinct disciplines. Many of the exquisitely crafted pieces on display defy conventional classification, demonstrating that artistry transcends rigid boundaries.

Featuring 40 galleries from across the globe and the works of over 400 living artists, Collect is London’s premier annual fair dedicated to exceptional contemporary craft and design. This year, eight new galleries from Taiwan, Switzerland, Cyprus, and the UK join the roster, bringing fresh perspectives and boundary-pushing innovations to the event. The fair offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore one-of-a-kind artworks, rich in both material and narrative, making it the ideal platform for collectors, interior designers, and craft enthusiasts alike.

The breadth of disciplines and materials showcased at Collect 2025 is remarkable. From ceramics, glass, lacquer, and furniture to art jewellery, metalwork, textiles, fibre, wood, and paper, the diversity of craft is breathtaking. Additionally, artists experiment with unconventional materials such as resin, beeswax, denim, plastics, and repurposed elements, all set against the stunning neo-classical backdrop of Somerset House.

“At a time when contemporary craft has never been more sought after, Collect continues to be the authority…