The House of Fairy Tales is a children's arts charity based in London, England. The House of Fairy Tales brings together artists, performers, actors, writers and philosophers to deliver theatrical events, guides and exhibitions. The House of Fairy Tales is a registered charity and holds the registration number 1140334 [1] in England and Wales.
The charity was established by YBA Gavin Turk and partner Deborah Curtis in 2008.
The House of Fairy Tales activities and events include:
The House of Fairy Tales activities and events attract artists and media personalities such as Sir Peter Blake, Turner Prize winner Rachel Whiteread, Cornelia Parker, Vivienne Westwood, Jarvis Cocker and Alex James of Blur, who act as ambassadors for the charity’s work.[ citation needed ]
The House of Fairy Tales has delivered events, activities, exhibitions and family guides for: Camp Bestival, [2] Port Elliot Literary Festival, [3] Glastonbury Festival, Vintage at Goodwood, [4] Apple Cart Festival, [5] Latitude Festival, [6] Barbican Centre, [7] Mayor's Thames Festival, [8] Tate Modern, [9] Whitechapel Gallery, [10] National Trust, Selfridges, The New Art Gallery Walsall, [11] The Millennium Gallery (St. Ives), [12] Newlyn Art Gallery, [13] Salisbury Arts Centre, [14] Saatchi Gallery, Royal Horticultural Society, Viktor Wynd Fine Art Inc. [15]
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