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Yes, there’s a recession, but people who are disenchanted with banks are putting their money into art. Mary Gold meets the Canterbury gallery owner who is doing so well he’s had to expand into bigger premises
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he banks have been behaving badly and the stock market is a shambles. No
surprise then that people are looking elsewhere to invest their money. One of the surprising success stories in the midst of the recession has been the art market, which is flourishing while other businesses flounder. So, swing the spotlight over to Palace St, Canterbury, where the Lilford Gallery is opening new premises this month, thanks to trade being so good
at its other gallery in Castle St. David Lilford, who opened the Castle St Gallery 11 years ago with his wife Dawn, says: “We’ve had a really good few years, bucking the recession trend. I think people are fed up with banks and uninspiring investments, such as ISAs and shares, and are looking to enjoy their money. “More and more people
are minded to buy art that is challenging, interesting or has something to say, instead of
Attached Brewer Street – Oil on board by Jonathan Stewardson
choosing a picture to match their soft furnishings. They want to invest in something that will give them the feel-good factor and is more likely to offer a better financial return.” The Lilfords have built
a reputation of being one of the most vibrant and diverse galleries in the south with high quality art from established and exciting up-and-coming talented artists. They regularly exhibit at the major art fairs around the UK and in Europe, and in their Canterbury gallery they show works by Damien Hirst, Banksy, Tracey Emin and many other world famous artists. Theirs is one of only two galleries in the UK which deals direct with Billy Childish. In 2006 they
The Ferryman (Pinkhus Kalimski) by Billy Childish
bought the framing business ‘ArtMart’ (formerly Invicta Framing) which has been making
frames in Canterbury and Herne Bay for more than 40 years. The framing business will now move to the Castle Street Gallery while the new gallery in Palace St will be devoted entirely to art. David is very excited about the new venture. He says: “The new gallery will give us the opportunity to display art in a more spacious environment. The building is one of the coolest in the city and its Sixties style echoes that of the super-cool galleries in the East End of London.” Lilford Gallery is a member of the Arts Council sponsored ‘Own Art’ scheme, which means they can offer Interest Free Credit on many pieces in the gallery.
Samnavnha by Swoon
For more details call 01227 766616 or see
www.lilfordgallery.com
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The Man Who Walks Through Walls – Spray-Paint on Canvas by Blek le Rat
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