Masterpiece London 2018: Art, Luxury, and Antiquities at Royal Hospital Chelsea

Masterpiece 2018, held from June 27 to July 4 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, is a summer fair blending art, luxury, and elegance. The venue features a pavilion inspired by traditional English architecture, a red carpet, and an installation by Marina Abramović titled 'Five Stages of Maya Dance,' which envelops visitors with a vapor projection screen. The fair offers a vast range of items: from million-dollar works by Picasso, Fontana, Giacometti, Mirò, Monet, and Chagall (some fresh from Christie's and Sotheby's impressionist auctions) to Egyptian sarcophagi, modern and antique furniture, Etruscan vases, medieval armor, silver trays, royal jewelry, Riva boats, fossils, stuffed dogs, and Roman statues. Restaurants are managed by The Ivy, a historic London luxury dining name. The event is a market-oriented exhibition targeting wealthy collectors, but all visitors undergo thorough bag checks upon exit. The fair is organized with meticulous attention to detail, including golf carts transporting guests through the park.