TM GALLERY DEBUT AT LONDON ART FAIR 2026
TM Gallery in partnership with Royal Society of Sculptors
21-25 January 2026 (Press Preview 20 January 2026) at the Business Design Centre
TM Gallery – founded by the team behind TM Lighting, the leading specialists in art lighting – In partnership with the Royal Society of Sculptors, is delighted to announce its debut presentation at the London Art Fair (Stand G6), joining over 120 leading modern and contemporary galleries from the UK and around the world.
The presentation will include the latest iteration of the highly successful fundraising initiative, 10gram Challenge, where artists of international renown, including Rana Begum and Michael Craig Martin, are invited to create unique sculptural works using just 10 grams of wax, which are then cast in bronze by Milwyn Casting Ltd. TM Gallery will present a special dedication to this project with masterful specialist lighting illuminating the intricacies of each miniature masterpiece.
The 10gram works will be available to purchase at prices ranging from £1,000 – £7,500, with all profits going to support Creating a Home for Sculptors, a £1 million fundraising campaign for the urgent renovation of Dora House – the unique Grade II–listed home of the Royal Society of Sculptors in London – and the creation of much-needed studio and community workshop spaces on site.
Shown alongside 10gram Challenge will be HOME, an Open Call selling exhibition curated by TM Gallery programme curator, Hannah Payne. HOME will mark the beginning of the 50th anniversary year of the founding of The Royal Society of Sculptors and the theme of ‘home’ will run throughout the programming and presentations at The Society during 2026. A proportion of profits on the sales of works at HOME will also go to support the ongoing work of The Society.
TM Gallery will also be an important part of the thriving London Art Fair VIP and Public programming:
- Wednesday 21 January, 6-7pm – VIP programme talk – Lighting Sculpture in the Home with Caroline Worthington, Director, Royal Society of Sculptors and one of the featured sculptors at the TM Gallery stand.
- Saturday 24 January, 1.30–2.30pm – Public programme talk – The Year of the Home: Supporting Sculpture and the Future of Dora House, home of sculpture. As the Society marks a significant moment in its fundraising history, Caroline Worthington speaks with writer and curator Isabel de Vasconcellos about the vision for nurturing sculptural practice, expanding opportunities for artists, and creating a world-class centre for sculptural excellence. The talk will also highlight the ongoing collaboration between TM Gallery and the Royal Society of Sculptors at London Art Fair 2026 and beyond, situating TM within a wider conversation about how institutions, sponsors, and artists can work collectively to champion contemporary sculpture and secure its future.
TM Lighting’s involvement at London Art Fair reflects its ongoing philanthropic commitment to artists, including its wider partnership with the Royal Society of Sculptors through the Gilbert Bayes Award 2025 exhibition at TM Gallery, its not-for-profit exhibition space near King’s Cross. This exhibition is on view from 16 January until 11 March 2026 and the guest judge and curator is Freeny Yianni, also owner of the prestigious CLOSE Gallery in Somerset.At the London Art Fair, TM Lighting is also delighted to support year’s Museum Partner, The National Trust – an organisation with which they share a long-standing relationship. The partnership highlights the legacy of 20th century modern art and architecture held within the Trust’s care today. London Art Fair’s annual Museum Sessions (3-5pm on 20 January 2026) bring together senior museum leaders, curators and directors to explore current issues shaping museum and collecting culture.
Harry Triggs, Founding Director at TM Lighting comments, “Our inclusion in the London Art Fair line-up this year brings together our interest in a sustainable future for artists, curators and collectors. It’s a privilege to be a part of the Royal Society of Sculptors’ fundraising mission whilst working with some of the most esteemed living sculptors. Launching TM Gallery at London Art Fair this year is a fantastic milestone”. On the museum partnership Harry continues, “We are passionate about the work we do UK-wide with museums and historic houses and we believe in continuing to develop the future of this sector.”
TM Gallery Programme Curator, Hannah Payne comments, “Over the last decade, TM Lighting has carved out a platform through its not-for-profit gallery space, and we’re delighted to collaborate with the Royal Society of Sculptors to further strengthen its curatorial position. I’m also thrilled to be invited as guest curator to select Society members for the exhibition on our stand, responding to the theme of ‘Home’. TM Lighting is renowned for illuminating some of the world’s most exceptional artworks, including many featured across the fair, and we look forward to showcasing this partnership at London Art Fair.”
Caroline Worthington, Director, Royal Society of Sculptors commented, “This partnership with TM at London Art Fair and with the Gilbert Bayes Award exhibition is so valuable. It offers the opportunity to build networks with other artists, and provide a vital platform for artists and our fundraising initiatives.”
From left: William Cobbing, Melta. Richard Wilson, Toffee. Michael Craig-Martin, 10gm (magenta).