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Free Range 2008

16 Jun 2008

Not quite sure how to make the best of seeing the plethora of degree shows across the country? Then head to Free Range 2008, which features over 3,000 of the UK's leading graduate artists drawn from 45 of the country’s finest art colleges until 21st July 2008.

Emma Purchase, Suited Trout, Arts Institute at Bournemouth, Courtesy of Free Range

Showcasing the very latest in design, photography, art, and interiors, Free Range is dedicated to providing a National platform for the very best in UK student talent. Now in its eighth year, Free Range has become a byword for cutting edge, a reputation that last year saw the event attract a record 150,000 visitors.

Dominic Mylroie, Build Me Up, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, Courtesy of Free Range

Participating art colleges at the Fair are varied and this year include those from Brighton, Bournemouth, Nottingham, Manchester, Reading, and Goldsmiths. Each college creates their own tailor-made exhibition as part of Free Range, which rotate weekly over an 8 week period in several locations.

Popular with collectors, students, universities, employers, the media, industry shakers and everyday art lovers alike, Free Range has grown to become one of the world’s largest art fairs, now occupying the vast historic 11 acre site at the Old Truman Brewery off Brick Lane in East London.

30 May - 21 July 2008
Admission free

Free Range 2008
The Old Truman Brewery
London E1