A list of major art events from around the world.
Events
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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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
LUCCA ART FAIR
LUCCA ART FAIR is a great event dedicated to modern and contemporary art which is based at the Real Collegio di Lucca and which involves, for three days, one of the most famous art cities in Italy, with exhibitions, meetings and cultural initiatives.
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR - NEW YORK SPRING
Affordable Art Fair NYC will return to the Metropolitan Pavilion in March for its Spring edition, welcoming local, national and international exhibitors, to showcase original contemporary work from hundreds of contemporary artists.
THIS ART FAIR
This Art Fair takes place from 21 May until 24 May 2020. During This Art Fair, more than 90 individual visual artists will present their work. In addition, they invite a number of established and up-and-coming galleries to present talented artists in solo and duo presentations.
ART TORONTO
Founded in 2000, Art Toronto is Canada’s international contemporary and modern art fair.
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.
1-54 LONDON
1-54 London will return at Somerset House, 8-11 October 2020, with a VIP Preview on October 7.
VIRTUAL VOLTA
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.
ART-O-RAMA
Marseille, France
ART-O-RAMA, international fair of contemporary art, is held in Marseille every last weekend of August. It brings together a small and rigorous selection of around forty galleries and publishers to develop specific curatorial proposals. Its intimate format and commitment to artistic projects make it unique. Extending the traditional fair stand to a real exhibition space, whose configuration is directly linked to the curatorial project, ART-O-RAMA pays specific attention to the works presented. The opening weekend, in the presence of the gallery owners, is extended with a time of exhibition which makes it possible to welcome a wider public of art amateurs.
ART-O-RAMA is produced by Fræme, a non-profit resident at La Friche la Belle de Mai.
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