Vanitas – British Art Fair, UK

24 Sep — 27 Sep 2026

Magnificent photographs by Marzena Pogorzaly capturing the pathos and unexpected beauty of flowers as they begin to die, beautifully produced and printed on fine paper. The works are situated in the tradition of Dutch vanitas still-life painting and will be featured in the British Art Fair. They are introduced by poet and translator George Szirtes.

Marzena Pogorzaly is a photographer of whom little is known. She has previously published a book about icebergs (Ice) and another about heat and colour (Havana de Cuba). Her work can be viewed at www.marzenapogorzaly.com. George Szirtes is a British-Hungarian poet and translator. His poetry has won prizes including the Faber Prize, the T. S. Eliot Prize and the King’s Gold Medal for Poetry. His translation has also won prizes, including the Man Booker International.

The Fair for Modern and Contemporary British Art

Presenting British art since 1988, British Art Fair is the UK’s only fair dedicated exclusively to Modern and Contemporary British Art. Set within the iconic Saatchi Gallery in the heart of London’s vibrant Chelsea, British Art Fair brings together leading specialist dealers, exceptional works across a wide range of price points, and a setting that makes discovering and collecting art feel informed and rewarding. The Fair offers visitors the opportunity to explore and collect paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, prints, and ceramics from Britain’s most celebrated artists, alongside a curated programme of events and conversations.

Books

Vanitas

£19.95