About this Event
For the final edition of the Hox Talks 2026 series, Slancha and The Hoxton are delighted to host TF Chan, Director of Collect Art Fair, in conversation with writer and creative director, Duncan Riches.
TF Chan is Director of Collect, the leading art fair for contemporary craft and collectible design, presented by Crafts Council and held annually at Somerset House. He began his career in arts and culture journalism, spending a decade at Wallpaper* magazine, where he became Editor from 2020–23. His first book, Louis Poulsen: First House of Light was published by Phaidon Press in 2024.
Duncan Riches is the creative director of Shoreditch Design Week, and founded the gallery Unit.d earlier in 2026. He has worked in the design industry in London since 2000 across events, publications and branding.
This talk will take a more personal look at TF's journey, exploring his early life, the experiences and influences that shaped his interests, and the path that led him into the world of art and design. The conversation will reflect on the people, places and opportunities that have shaped his career, alongside his thoughts on creativity, culture and the design world today.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Hoxton, Shoreditch, 81 Great Eastern Street, London, United Kingdom
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