PAD returns to London’s Berkeley Square for its 14th edition, presenting 62 galleries from 13 countries, back for the first time after a two-year hiatus from the location.
The fair’s unique offering of contemporary and historical design, art, jewellery and ceramics is once again populated by PAD regulars from Galerie Kreo to Carpenters Workshop Gallery, as well as several newcomers.
'It is a joy to be back in London: this new edition of PAD captures all the elements that constitute the fair’s DNA: a curated gathering of the world’s most visionary gallerists and creators, driven by a common goal to champion exceptional work, new talent, innovation and craftsmanship; a desire to inspire the most spectacular interiors by sparking a conversation between past and present and most of all, a commitment to break down barriers between the disciplines of art, design and jewellery in order to foster creativity,' comments the fair's CEO, Patrick Perrin.
PAD Prize 2022
WA Design stand
Casamona Table by Francesco Perini for Gallery FUMI
This year’s PAD prize was awarded to France’s Jacques Lacoste and WA Design (a gallery specialising in Japanese design making its PAD debut), who won best stand, while the best historical design prize went to Patrick Fourtin’s presentation of a pair of 1930s ‘Elza’ armchairs by Joze Pleènik. The fair's Contemporary Art prize was awarded to Khrysos by Signe Emdal’s for Galerie Maria Wettergren, a colourful wall piece made of Icelandic up-spun wool and cotton warp.
Finally, the contemporary design prize was awarded to London’s Gallery Fumi, for the ‘Casamona’ table by Italian artist Francesco Perini. An exceptional craftsmanship effort featuring oak inlaid with black marble, the round table's top is created with the artisanal technique to mimic and celebrate the wood's natural veins.
Galleries debuting at PAD London
Charles Zana
Galerie Jallu with mural by Roberto Ruspoli
Among the fair’s newcomers is Charles Zana, for whom PAD London marks the first show of his own work outside France, and Jallu, a Parisian gallery presenting a range of craft that includes master straw marquetry and gypsum, and whose stand features a backdrop by artist Roberto Ruspoli.
Barrha Bar by Yann Le Coadic for Pouenat
French metalwork experts Pouenat also make their PAD London debut, with a stand that includes Yann Le Coadic's ‘Bar Barrha’, an aluminium piece that essentially combines sculpture and functionality.
New launches at Pad London 2022
Achille Salvagni's booth, featuring a collaboration with Toyine Sellers
Across the fair were several product debuts and launches by international collectible design creators. Achille Salvagni presented his collaboration with textile designer Toyine Sellers, originally shown during London Design Festival 2022 and here presented in an immersive setting that includes colourful versions of his ‘Dumas’ bronze chandeliers. Elsewhere at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Paul Cocksedge's ‘Light and Shade’ chandelier floats effortlessly in the air, accompanying the ‘Slump’ tables by the designer.
Paris' Galerie Kreo presents new works by Doshi Levien alongside pieces from the past year. A sneak preview of a larger collection to make its debut in 2023, the Kinari coffee table and console are inspired by the Indian roots of Nipa Doshi, their names and design referencing the decorative borders of a handwoven Indian Sari.
A Gust of Wind on The Cliff by Arko for Sarah Myerscough Gallery
Sarah Myerscough's craft-focused presentation includes the work of Japanese straw artist Arko, who specialises in working with rice straws to create contemporary compositions.
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