LONDON ART FAIR 2026 OPENS WITH SURREALIST REVIVAL — Quick Facts
National Trust debuts first exhibition of surrealist works from iconic modernist homes 2 Willow Road and The Homewood. Market data shows 131.6% increase in Classic Surrealist auction sales from 2018-2024.
Key Data Points
- National Trust debuts first exhibition of surrealist works from iconic modernist homes 2 Willow Road and The Homewood
- Market data shows 131.6% increase in Classic Surrealist auction sales from 2018-2024
- 38th edition features works by Max Ernst, Rita Kernn-Larsen, and Roland Penrose alongside contemporary galleries
Frequently Asked
- What is the London Art Fair 2026 surrealism exhibition featuring?
- The 38th London Art Fair opens with a National Trust partnership showcasing surrealist works from iconic modernist homes including 2 Willow Road and The Homewood, featuring artists like Max Ernst, Rita Kernn-Larsen, and Roland Penrose.
- How much have Classic Surrealist auction sales increased?
- Classic Surrealist auction sales increased by 131.6% between 2018 and 2024, while Contemporary Surrealists surged 264.8% in the same period.
- Where are the surrealist artworks coming from in the National Trust exhibition?
- The surrealist works come from two architectural gems: Ernő Goldfinger's 2 Willow Road in Hampstead and Patrick Gwynne's The Homewood in Esher, both preserved in their original 1930s and post-war configurations.
- Is this the National Trust's first surrealist art exhibition?
- Yes, this is the National Trust's first large-scale exhibition of surrealist works from modernist homes, marking a significant departure from traditional museum presentations.
- What year was the original International Surrealist Exhibition that this fair commemorates?
- The London Art Fair marks 90 years since the 1936 International Surrealist Exhibition, featuring works like Marion Adnams's Dark River and John Banting's Guitar Faces.