Last month’s NY shows pointed the way to improved market trading. Although the industry is still in a tough position, the NSS was judged a stable and confident outing for both exhibitors and buyers. Retailers were focussed and looking for product. It felt right. Good news for GLM and an indication that trade fairs are settling into a new groove. Times have changed and so must the industry. Vanessa Harnik is quoted as saying, “the quality of the product was very high and we were busy the whole time”. Must be good news for UK exporters with great design.
Surtex was quiet for many exhibitors and just how well the UK Art/Design exhibitors have done will show up later in the year. It’s often a real waiting game for licensing opportunities to come good these days. Let’s hope that this unique show is still attracting the right art buyers in the numbers necessary to make it a viable destination. Is the length and timing still appropriate for art buyers and their budgets. What do you think?
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