A list of major art events from around the world.
Events
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SLR x 47 Arts Market
An Arts Market featuring a variety of art, objects, jewellery, candles, florals, wellness and more by local artists and entrepreneurs focused on holiday gifting. Curated by Kate Lawler-Dean of Studio Little Red in collaboration with 47 Milky Way a creative studio by artist Dennis Lin.
47 Milky Way, Toronto, ON M6K 3L4 (Queen and Dufferin)
Paris Photo
The 27th edition of Paris Photo marks the return of the fair to the historical Grand Palais, from November 7th to 10th, 2024. Alongside the Main, Book, Emergence and Digital sectors, Paris Photo reintroduces Prismes, featuring spectacular and large format projects that explore the uses of image. A new addition to the fair this year, the Voices sector will welcome 4 renowned curators to develop proposals centered on contemporary themes.
Yorkville Murals 2024
AUGUST 24-25, 2024
On Yorkville Avenue, Between Bellair St and Hazelton Ave.
Immerse Yourself in a Captivating Celebration of Art and Culture at Yorkville Murals 2024!
Toronto’s most captivating art and muralism festival returns August 24-25th with a second iteration of the theme No Empty Spaces. Celebrating its sixth year of the festival, Yorkville Murals will transform the street into a cultural extravaganza, where visitors will be entertained with every step. On Yorkville Avenue from Bellair Street to Hazelton Avenue, Yorkville Murals will deliver participatory entertainment and play. Through captivating murals, inflatables, art installations, live painting, art talks, music, dance battles, pop-up shops and an evening block party, culture lovers will want to come back daily to experience the fun.
The event is presented by Taglialatella Galleries and INK Entertainment, and organized in partnership with the Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area. YVM builds on Yorkville’s reputation as a historic enclave of Toronto’s early twentieth-century art scene. The event has been designed as a safe, self-guided experience in the heart of Toronto.
Photo London
Photo London brings the finest international photography to the British capital every year. The Fair presents the best historic and vintage works while also spotlighting fresh perspectives in photography. Along with a selection of the world’s leading photography dealers and galleries, Photo London’s Discovery section is dedicated to the most exciting emerging galleries and artists. In addition, each edition sees a unique Public Programme including special exhibitions and installations; and several Awards announced, headlined by the Photo London Master of Photography Award.
Beyond the Fair, Photo London regularly hosts Pre-Fair Talks engaging with the craft, market and knowledge of photography and acts as a catalyst for London’s dynamic photography community, with major institutions, auction houses, galleries and the burgeoning creative communities in the East End and South London presenting a series of Satellite Events.
Focus Art Fair - NYC 2024
FOCUS is committed to pioneering a novel paradigm in the art fair landscape, one that echoes the values and aspirations of artists dedicated to fostering a planet founded on Love, Equality, Sustainability, and Quality. Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive platform where artists from both physical and digital realms converge, transcending medium- specific distinctions. At FOCUS, we champion the narrative behind artists' intentions, fostering an environment where the richness of artistic expression flourishes unencumbered by traditional constraints. Through our innovative approach, we seek to forge connections between collectors navigating the realms of physical and digital art, crafting a dynamic space for exploration and discovery.
Location: 548 West 22nd Street New York, NY 10011
Preview Day: Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 6 PM – 9 PM (FOCUS VIP Night )
FOCUS public Open
May 10, 2024 (Friday) 11 am-7 pm
May 11, 2024 (Saturday) 11 am-7 pm
May 12, 2024 (Sunday) 10 am- 6 pm
(De)Generate - CONTACT Photography Show
Group photography exhibition on Wards Island, Toronto for CONTACT Photography Festival
San Francisco Art Fair 2024
Art Market San Francisco is now San Francisco Art Fair. This evolution is a direct affirmation of the fair’s commitment to the thriving arts ecosystem that defines the Bay Area. Continuing the fair’s dedication to San Francisco’s vibrant cultural institutions, active collecting community, and vital notion of unwavering patronage, San Francisco Art Fair is a year-round platform for the many voices of its region.
Produced by AMP with Fair Director Kelly Freeman working in partnership with Artistic Director Nato Thompson, San Francisco Art Fair will present 85 leading galleries from around the world alongside a dynamic series of public programming this April 2024 at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.
Select VIP Preview
Thursday, April 25, 2024: 5—6pm
Exclusive Entry for Select VIPs
Opening Evening presented by RBC Wealth Management
Thursday, April 25, 2024: 6— 9pm
Exclusive Entry for Fair Pass Holders and Select VIPs
Public Hours
Friday, April 26, 2024: 11am—7pm
Saturday, April 27, 2024: 11am—7pm
Sunday, April 28, 2024 – 11am—6pm
Canadian Art Hop
From coast to coast, The Canadian Art Hop spotlights the diverse and dynamic tapestry of arts through commercial galleries, artist-run centres, and public museums and galleries.
Embracing a multitude of mediums, styles, and narratives, the participating spaces are highlighted as hubs of creativity, fostering dialogue and engagement within their communities during the weekend and thereafter.
Participants should expect great art, interesting programming, and the ability to visit these spaces thereafter.
Plural Foire d'art contemporain
Plural celebrates the best of contemporary art in Canada. Created by and for the galleries, the fair presents and brings together the plurality of voices and works in contemporary art from across the country. It elevates art market practices through a rigorous selection of galleries presenting thoughtfully chosen artists and artworks; and through accessible programming that addresses current issues and questions in the field of art. Plural fosters the discovery of new voices and forms of expression in leading contemporary art and cultivates a sense of collectivity within the Canadian art community.
The Artist Project
Discover original works of art from over 200 independent artists from across Canada and join collectors and curators, gallerists and designers, who make Artist Project their destination for new talent. Here you can meet and buy art directly from the artists and support the next generation of Canadian artists.
EXPO CHICAGO
EXPO CHICAGO showcases leading contemporary and modern art galleries each April at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks, on-site installations, and public art initiatives. Inaugurated in 2012, EXPO CHICAGO draws upon the city’s rich history as a vibrant international cultural destination, while highlighting the region’s contemporary arts community. In 2023, EXPO CHICAGO was acquired by Frieze, the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art.
ART BASEL MIAMI
Art Basel’s American fair, with leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia show significant work from masters of Modern and contemporary art, as well as the new generation of emerging stars.
VOLTA MIAMI
VOLTA showcases contemporary positions by up-and-coming and mid-career artists with an emphasis on discovery, both for the curious newcomer and for the seasoned collector alike.
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR - SINGAPORE
From 20 - 22 November 2020, the Singapore fair will showcase a variety of local, regional and international galleries at its 11th edition. The fresh, affordable art will delight both first time buyers and experienced collectors – so join us at the F1 Pit Building and you’re sure to race away with the perfect piece in hand.
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR - HAMBURG
From 12 - 15 November, Affordable Art Fair returns to Hamburg with a range of local, national and international galleries. Browse and buy from 1000s of contemporary artworks, all priced under €7,500. Our 9th edition will be sure to help you love art at home!
THE OTHER ART FAIR - TORONTO
The Other Art Fair is the leading artist fair to discover and buy art direct from the very best emerging artistic talent. Founded in London, UK in 2011, the fairs are now strongly established in the US, UK, and Australia, with annual and biannual editions across the globe in Brooklyn, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, London, Melbourne, Sydney and Toronto.
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR - AMSTERDAM
Join us from 29 October - 1 November 2020 at Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam. When the effortlessly cool de Kromhouthal will be packed with 1000s of affordable pieces all priced at €7,500 or under.
FRIEZE LONDON
Frieze London was established in 2003 as one of the world’s most influential contemporary art fairs in London.
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR - STOCKHOLM
It is with a heavy-heart we are announcing the postponement of Affordable Art Fair Stockholm 2020, which was due to take place in October. The fair will now take place 19 – 23 May 2021.
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR - BRUSSELS
The 12th edition of the Brussels fair will bring an array of local, national and international galleries to showcase 1000s of affordable contemporary artworks, all priced up to €7,500.
L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE, WRAPPED
Christo, in close collaboration with the Centre des Monuments Nationaux and the Centre Pompidou, will create a temporary artwork in Paris entitled L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped (Project for Paris), Place de l'Étoile – Charles de Gaulle.
PHOTO LONDON
The online Fair will take place between 7–18 October. Working with our partners Artsy we aim to create a successful online event for our exhibitors, collectors and partners.
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR - MELBOURNE
The Affordable Art Fair launched the inaugural fair in September 2019 at the iconic Royal Exhibition Building. It will return in 2020 with 100s of original, contemporary artworks from an array of Australian and international galleries, ideal to turn your house into a home.
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR - HONG KONG
Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong is postponed to 10 – 13 December 2020 for its eighth edition, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Local and international galleries will showcase a stunning collection of fresh and contemporary artworks, priced between HK$1,000 and $100,000.
ART BASEL
Our Basel fair brings the international art world together. It features over 250 leading galleries and more than 4,000 artists from five continents.
LISTE ART FAIR BASEL
Liste Art Fair Basel is the international leading fair for new discoveries in contemporary art.
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