London · First Edition · 2026

May/Fair

Art & Design in Mayfair Hospitality Spaces

A B2B art and design fair placing works in context — within the real hospitality spaces where they will live.

Format3 Days · 4–5 Venues · Invitation Only
AccessProfessional Buyers
LocationMayfair, London
Register Interest
01 — About
Art belongs in context, not in a white cube. May/Fair was created to bridge the gap between art and the places that collect it.

Most art fairs ask buyers to imagine how a work might live in their hotel, their office, their private club. May/Fair removes the imagination gap entirely. Works are presented within real Mayfair hospitality environments — restaurants, bars, membership clubs — allowing buyers to experience art exactly as it would inhabit their own spaces.

The result is a focused event for people who acquire and place art seriously. No general public. No vast exhibition halls. A carefully curated selection of works, presented with intent.

02 — For Whom

Created for the decision-makers
who place art professionally.

An invitation-only event where primary access is reserved for institutional buyers with active acquisition programmes.

01
Hotels & Hospitality Groups
Buyers acquiring for properties, new openings, and ongoing collection development.
02
Real Estate Developers
Residential and commercial developers integrating art into identity and interiors.
03
Wealth Management & Family Offices
Advisors and principals managing collections and alternative assets.
04
Banks & Law Firms
Institutions building corporate collections and workplace environments.
05
Membership Clubs, Airline Lounges & Luxury Retail
Operators for whom cultural identity is central to the clients' experience.
06
Health & Wellbeing
Private clinics and wellness destinations commissioning art for distinctive physical spaces.
03 — Why Visit

Four things May/Fair
does differently.

I
Art in its natural environment

Works are shown in situ — within the hospitality spaces they are designed to inhabit. Context is not simulated, it is real.

II
Curated for careful exploration

A small, deliberately chosen selection of works. May/Fair is built for considered acquisition without overwhelming showcase.

III
A blend of business and lifestyle

Guided tours, private dinners, wine tastings, coffee meetings, matchmaking sessions and talks in some of Mayfair's high-end hospitality spaces.

IV
Curated by credible insiders

Led by specialists with recognised expertise and large networks in the international art market.

04 — Programme

Three days.
One focused experience.

Days 1–2 · Primary Buyers
Private Preview

Exclusive access for institutional buyers. Guided tours, private viewings, one-to-one matchmaking with curators and artists.

Days 1–2 · All Venues
Insights on Trends & Context

Conversations on current trends and discourse around professional art acquisition, cultural identity in hospitality, and much more.

Day 3 · Wider Professional
Industry Access

Extended access for interior designers, architects, advisors, curators, and collectors. Networking and talks on art and place.

Throughout · All Venues
Dining & Gatherings

Private lunches, curated dinners, and evening receptions designed for unique experience and meaningful connections.

Throughout · All Venues
Exhibitions in Situ

Selected works placed in context across Mayfair hospitality spaces — restaurants, bars, coffee shops, membership clubs, hotels.

Throughout · By Invitation
Emerging Voices

A curated selection of emerging artists chosen by the curatorial team alongside established names. Works that resonate with place and identity.

05 — Curators

Selected by people
who know the market.

VN
Valeria Nikitina
Lead Curator & Producer

Cultural strategist and curator working at the intersection of culture, capital and places. Specialist training in Art & Finance in a Global Market (Sotheby's Institute). Member of the British Art Network. Global Talent visa holder. Working between the UK and the Gulf.

Co-curator
To Be Announced

A co-curator with specialist expertise in the international art market will be announced. Details to follow.

06 — Dates & Location
Dates
2026 — Dates TBC
Announced to registered guests. First edition — limited capacity.
Venues — Mayfair, London
  • Venues TBC — Mayfair, London
07 — Tickets

Event designed
for serious buyers.

Primary Buyer — Days 1–2
£300
Per person · By invitation only
  • Priority viewing before wider audience
  • First access to works for acquisition
  • Private guided tours across all venues
  • One-to-one matchmaking
  • Access to exclusive talks and discussions
  • Invitation to private dining and receptions
Industry Access — Day 3
£100
Per person · Open registration
  • Access to all venue exhibitions
  • Insightful public programme
  • Networking sessions
  • Access to available collections
08 — Register Interest

Be among the first
to attend.

May/Fair is invitation-led. Leave your details and we will be in touch when registration opens.

hello@may-fair.uk
Thank you — we will be in touch when registration opens.