We are thrilled to invite you to join us at Collect 2025, celebrating our 10th anniversary at the fair. From 28 February - 2 March (with preview days on 26-27 February), we’ll be at Stand W19 in the West Wing of Somerset House, showcasing a spectacular selection of contemporary craft.
This milestone year features seven remarkable artists: Ebony Russell, Matt Smith, Emilie Taylor, SaeRi Seo, Freya Bramble-Carter, Jemma Gowland, and Carolyn Tripp.
Our theme this year “Ceramics as a Vessel for Personal and Cultural Expression” explores the power of ceramics to convey personal histories, cultural identities, and social change. These thought-provoking pieces delve into themes of displacement, gender, heritage, and societal transformation.
Booth Talks & Panel Discussion at Collect 2025
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Entry to the talks is included in the price of your ticket.
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Thursday, 27 February – 15:30 | Cynthia Corbett Gallery (West Wing, W19)
Matt Smith, artist and historian, will discuss his project The Sad and Melancholy Tale of Gustavus Guydickens 1730-1802, which is debuting at Collect 2025.
Friday, 28 February – 15:30 | Cynthia Corbett Gallery (West Wing, W19)
Ebony Russell discusses her new body of work, inspired by Josiah Wedgwood, and her interpretation of The Portland Vase.
Additionally, don't miss the Matt Smith panel discussion:
Friday, 28 February – 16:30–17:15 Feedback Loops: How Makers Make Collections, and Collections Make Makers. This conversation will explore the evolving relationship between makers and public collections, featuring Matt Smith, Adi Toch and Bruno Romanelli. Hosted by Deborah Ridley, Crafts Council Senior Collections and Programme Manager.
View full talks programme here and we can’t wait to see you there.
