Blythe Bolton

Blythe Bolton is the Benelux Fair Director for Affordable Art Fair, responsible for overseeing the fairs in Amsterdam and Brussels.14 She joined the Affordable Art Fair in 2017, combining her passions for art, wellness, and community building.3

Background and Experience

Blythe's journey with Affordable Art Fair began in 2015 when she directed international sales for a gallery operating across Europe and the US.1 Prior to her current role, she had a diverse background:

• Studied Art History
• Worked at Condé Nast in London
• Volunteered in art therapy at a homeless charity in Edinburgh
• Taught yoga in Amsterdam

Current Role and Responsibilities

As the Benelux Fair Director, Blythe:

• Oversees the annual Affordable Art Fairs in Amsterdam and Brussels
• Manages events featuring over 150 galleries and attracting around 30,000 visitors4
• Curates and selects artworks for the fairs
• Provides insights and highlights for each fair edition

Passion for Art and Fair Philosophy

Blythe is passionate about:

• The well-being benefits of living with art
• Supporting living artists and creating opportunities for emerging talents
• Transparency and warmth in communication at art events
• The life-enhancing impact art can have in people's homes

She appreciates the Affordable Art Fair's focus on creating a welcoming environment where art professionals engage meaningfully with visitors, rather than being absorbed in their laptops.1

Personal Art Preferences

Blythe has shared some of her own art preferences and experiences:

• She has lived with an artwork by Alex Voinea for almost 8 years, enjoying its energized, technicolor swirls2
• She is drawn to artworks that explore themes of womanhood and nature
• Blue is a color that puts her at ease, and she appreciates how artists blend it in various works2

Blythe Bolton's LinkedIn username is indeed blythe-bolton-773003b6, as mentioned in the query.4