Famous art stories on art fair theme | The Artist https://www.theartist.me/tag/art-fair/ Art, Design, and Popular Culture Stories Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:51:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.theartist.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-fav-32x32.png Famous art stories on art fair theme | The Artist https://www.theartist.me/tag/art-fair/ 32 32 Interesting Facts That Make Art Fairs Entertaining And Inspiring https://www.theartist.me/art/interesting-facts-make-art-fairs-entertaining-inspiring/ https://www.theartist.me/art/interesting-facts-make-art-fairs-entertaining-inspiring/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:08:00 +0000 http://theartist.me/?p=3286 Commercial art fairs have existed for centuries, possibly as far back as the mid-15th Century at a cathedral at Pand in Antwerp where artists roamed the stalls of picture sellers, frame workers, and color grinders. Three centuries later, art fairs were taking place in the grand expositions of Paris and at the Royal Academy in [...]

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Commercial art fairs have existed for centuries, possibly as far back as the mid-15th Century at a cathedral at Pand in Antwerp where artists roamed the stalls of picture sellers, frame workers, and color grinders.

Three centuries later, art fairs were taking place in the grand expositions of Paris and at the Royal Academy in London. The United States introduced major European works at its first art fair at the Armoury exhibition of 1913 in New York City.

The 21st century now holds three major international fairs whose branding is such that they add provenance and value to contemporary art: Art BASEL, London FRIEZE, and TEFAF Maastricht, SP-Arte, Arco Madrid, Venice Biennele,Indian Art Fair.

In The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art, author Don Thompson examines some interesting facts about Art Fairs.

Culture shift

There is a definitive difference in the atmosphere of an art fair as opposed to a gallery setting; albeit the difference could be likened to the difference between a high end shopping mall and the Bargain Palace.

In a gallery, the sophistication, fashion, style, and conversational exchange add flavour to the selling process which is secondary to the appreciation of the work. Collectors acquire impulsively; usually purchasing only one work by an artist rather than the series. Conversely, the psychology at a fair is referred to as herding – when a buyer doesn’t have sufficient information to make a reasoned decision, reassurance comes from mimicking the behaviour of the herd.

Viewing Environment

An art fair is not the best place to view art; in fact it is one of the worst. Works are displayed at random, grouped together with pieces that don’t complement each other in context, with none of the benefits of thoughtful curation. Art may be displayed under overly bright fluorescent light, or even by the harshness of daylight or the limited vision of the evening. In poor lighting, much the magic of a piece could be missed.

The pushing forward of the masses in attendance doesn’t do much to help a viewer pause and reflect on a work.

Celebrity Spotting

Art fairs attract celebrities, fashion icons, and even royalty, who come to view, purchase, and support artists, adding a layer of excitement to the event.

Publicity

Art dealers are at an advantage at an art fair. They know how to reel in a sale with bait and switch tactics that are not unlike those at a car dealership. By bringing already sold pieces from their gallery and setting them up in a highly visible area, and then claiming that they sold right oCff the bat, they are able to draw in media and collector attention. Once they have gained that notice, they then can put forward the lesser works that are actually for sale.

Fairs give these dealers a platform on which to gain top consignments because of the high turnover of saleable pieces.

A Place to Start

For the inexperienced collector, or any person new to the art world, a fair is a good place to get the feet wet. A show setting at a gallery does give one access to the artist and to people interested in that particular style of art; however, a fair exposes the uninitiated to a variety of arts. Gallery owners are more available to answer questions at an art fair and to build a rapport with the potential buyer. A potential buyer is also free from the pressure to buy now than he or she would be at a show. By getting to know dealers and where to visit their galleries, the potential buyer can take more time for thought. Art fairs are good for networking.

Interactive Installations

Many fairs feature immersive, interactive installations that allow visitors to step inside or even contribute to the artwork, creating memorable, hands-on experiences.

Instagram-Worthy Moments

With large-scale artworks and striking displays, art fairs offer plenty of photogenic moments, creating an atmosphere that’s both entertaining and shareable.

Pop-Up Performances

In addition to visual art, many fairs feature pop-up performances, from dance to music to theatrical pieces, blending art forms and making the experience dynamic.

Unique Art Installations by the Entrance

Many fairs commission spectacular installations as welcome pieces, setting a creative tone and offering visitors a taste of the art inside.

Artist Encounters

Some fairs arrange meet-and-greet sessions with artists, allowing visitors to connect directly with creators and gain insights into their inspirations.

Atmosphere

Art fair organizers have a vested interest in providing an experience that encapsulates their vision. What this means for the art fair goer is that they will be exposed to more than visual art. The exhibition will have spaces for specialized groupings, the music or sound chosen will not be arbitrary, and the food will be art in and of itself. Fair goers will have access to foods they would normally have to pay high dollar amounts for or that they find hard to reach due to reservations and long waiting lists.

The famed art critic Jerry Saltz had this to say about art fairs “In reality art fairs are adrenaline-addled spectacles for a kind of buying and selling where intimacy, patience and focused looking, not to mention looking again, are essentially nonexistent.

While Mr. Saltz is correct on many levels, art fairs have their place in the ever changing world of art and do their part to garner more interest in contemporary works.

By engaging more members of the public and turning that public into buyers, the art world will further increase its ability to sustain itself in the digital age.

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25 Best Art Museums in the World – The Most Admired Ones! https://www.theartist.me/art/25-best-art-museums-in-the-world-the-most-admired-ones/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:04:35 +0000 https://theartist.me/?p=6619 A museum is an institution that conserves the objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance. Here, is a list of one of the 25 best art museums in the world. Museums also record a peoples’ and an artist’s experience within a timeframe and a social setting that place context on the work and help [...]

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A museum is an institution that conserves the objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance. Here, is a list of one of the 25 best art museums in the world.

Museums also record a peoples’ and an artist’s experience within a timeframe and a social setting that place context on the work and help viewers to understand a piece and how it reflects the situations in which it was created.

There are many museums around the world which attracts visitors in millions.

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most visited art museums in the world and the largest art museum in the United States. The museum is located in New York City. This art museum contains about two million works which are divided among several curatorial departments.

Read An Exhilarating Pursuit Through New York’s Art World, You Can’t-Miss These 7 Art Spots

Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States which was founded in 1879. This museum is located in Chicago’s Grant Park. This museum hosts around 1.5 million guests annually and includes famous works of Seurat and Picasso.

The Musée d’Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d’Orsay

The Musée d’Orsay is a museum in Paris, France situated on the left bank of the Seine. From 1848 to 1914, the museum included French artworks only which includes paintings, photography, sculpture and drawings. It also contains the largest collection of impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings in the world.

Louvre

The Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum

Louvre or the Louvre Museum is the world’s largest museum and a historic monument in Paris, France. This museum receives around 7.3 million visitors annually. Many historians believed that this museum was opened on 10 August 1793 with an exhibition of 537 paintings.

Museo del Prado

Museo del Prado
Museo del Prado

Museo del Prado also known as The Prado Museum was founded around 1819. Around then, it only contains paintings and sculpture but now it contains the world’s finest collections of European art. It is also considered one of the greatest and most visited art museums in the world.

Hermitage Museum

Hermitage Museum
Hermitage Museum

Hermitage Museum is also known as The State Hermitage Museum is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This museum was founded around 1764 and is thus considered as the largest and oldest museum in the world. The museum celebrates its anniversary on 7 December every year.

The British Museum

The British Museum
The British Museum

The British Museum is located in the Bloomsbury area of London, United Kingdom and was founded around 1753. This museum contains around 8 million works and collections of works of physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloane.

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum Museum
Rijksmuseum Museum

Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum located at the Museum Square in the borough of Amsterdam South and is close to the Van Gogh Museum. History tells us that this museum was founded in The Hague in 1800 and moved to Amsterdam in 1808. It attracts around 2.2 million to 2.47 million visitors annually.

National Museum of Anthropology

National Museum of Anthropology
National Museum of Anthropology

National Museum of Anthropology is a national museum of Mexico that was founded around 1964. It is located between Paseo de la Reforma and Mahatma Gandhi Street within Chapultepec Park in Mexico City and is considered as the largest and most visited museum in Mexico.

National Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum is a museum in Washington, D.C which was founded around 1946. As the name suggests, this museum exhibits one of the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world. It attracted around 6.7 million visitors annually.

The Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is an art museum which is dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This museum was established around on 2 June 1973. It attracted around 1.9 million visitors annually.

Acropolis Museum

Acropolis Museum
Acropolis Museum

Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. This museum was established around 20 June 2009 and is located in Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, Athens, Greece.

Vasa Museum

Vasa Museum
Vasa Museum

Vasa Museum is a maritime museum that was founded around 1990. It is located in Galärvarvsvägen 14, Djurgården, Sweden. It hosts around 1.2 million visitors annually. This museum contains 17th century ship that has ever been salvaged and the 64-gun warship Vasa.

The National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum is also known as D-Day Museum is a military history museum established in 2000. This museum is all about the contribution made by the United States to Allied victory in World War II. It is located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art also widely known as MOMA is an art museum that was founded around 1929. It is located in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. It is known for its collections of modernist art and includes the works of sculpture, drawing, painting, illustrated books, photography, prints.

10 Must-See Contemporary Art Museums with Powerful Artworks

At first glance, MOMA is just another museum. But if you go deeper, MOMA is a very sophisticated institution representing many of the most challenging and creative art of our times. An art laboratory, situated in the heart of Manhattan, that truly represents the aesthetic and intellectual interests across various mediums such as painting, film, sculpture, photography, media, architecture and design, prints and illustrated books, drawings, etc.

Gold Museum

Gold Museum
Gold Museum

Gold Museum is also known as The Museum of Gold is a museum founded in 1939. It is located in Carrera 6 # 15-82(Parque Santander) Bogotá, Colombia. This museum hosts around 500,000 tourists per year. It contains the collections of pre-Columbian gold and other metal alloys.

Pergamon Museum

Pergamon Museum
Pergamon Museum

Pergamon Museum is an art museum that was founded in 1910 and the building was designed by Alfred Messel and Ludwig Hoffmann. It is located in the Museum Island in Berlin, Germany. It hosts around 5.1 million visitors every year and considered as one of the largest in the country.

National Gallery

National Gallery
National Gallery

National Gallery is an art museum that was founded in 1824. This museum contains a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. It is located on the Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. It attracts around 6 million visitors every year.

The Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Gallery is a prominent art museum established in 1581. It is located near Piazza Della Signoria in the Historic Centre of Florence, Tuscany, Italy. One of the largest and best-known museums in the world and holds 2.02 million visitors with a collection of priceless artworks.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design which was founded in 1852. It contains around 4.5 miilion objects and receives around 4 million visitors annually. It is located in Cromwell Road, London, SW7, United Kingdom

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is the national museum and art gallery of New Zealand which was founded in 1992. It is widely known as Te Papa and Our Place; “Te Papa Tongarewa which means the place of treasures of this land. It attracts around 1 million visitors every year.

Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums and research centers which was established on August 10, 1846. It attracts thirty million annual visitors and all of them without any charge. This institution consists of more than 200 institutions and museums in 45 states.

National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art is a national art museum in Washington, D.C and was established around 1937 for the American people. This museum is located on the National Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets at Constitution Avenue NW. It hosts around 4.2 million visitors every year.

Yad Vashem

Yad Vashem
Yad Vashem

Yad Vashem is Israel’s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, honoring Jews. It was established in 1953 and located on the western slope of Mount Herzl. This memorial contains memorial sites such as the Children’s Memorial and the Hall of Remembrance, the Museum of Holocaust Art and sculptures.

Winter Palace

Winter Palace
Winter Palace

Winter Palace is located between the Palace Embankment and the Palace Square. This place was the official residence of the Russian monarchs around 1732 to 1917. This place functions both as a Museum and as a Palace.

Closing Thoughts on Best Art Museums in the World

The very first art museum, the Louvre in Paris, started a movement to educate the public about art and through art. The success of the world’s first museums has led to the establishment of art museums and galleries in nearly every town and city in the world.

Now if you’re a fan of art festivals and fairs, read 10 must-visit art festivals and fairs around the world. From small community art exhibitions to Biennale events, it gathers all players in the art industry to get involved and introduce their agendas to the ever-loyal art aficionados.

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International Art Exhibitions and Culture Events Around the World https://www.theartist.me/culture/art-exhibitions-events-around-world/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 00:01:40 +0000 http://theartist.me/?p=4525 If you’re an art enthusiast, you must consider art exhibitions and festivals as an active medium to understand emerging art practices and trends. Attending an art exhibition can be fun and deeply engaging. Such art events help you to meet distinguished artists and creative enthusiasts, and also about opportunities to get to know other like-minded folks [...]

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Art festivals around the world
Art festivals around the world

If you’re an art enthusiast, you must consider art exhibitions and festivals as an active medium to understand emerging art practices and trends. Attending an art exhibition can be fun and deeply engaging. Such art events help you to meet distinguished artists and creative enthusiasts, and also about opportunities to get to know other like-minded folks in the art community.

In recent years, the credo “Love for Meaningful Art” is slowly being replaced by “Art that sells” – there has been a troubling pattern of artists being forced to produce artworks that have a better chance of selling than creating artwork with great quality. Fortunately, a lot of art events being held today are trying to correct this problem by holding art exhibitions and festivals that promote quality art over commercialized art.

kochi muzris bienalle
kochi muzris bienalle

Art Exhibitions, Fairs, and Biennales

For a common man wanting to learn more about art, and for an art connoisseur who is looking to attend a meaningful art exhibitions, here are 350+ art exhibitions, fairs, biennales and festivals around the world. Probably, you could add these into your itinerary while planning your trips to these wonderful destinations.

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Bangladesh

Belgium

Brazil

Bulgaria

Canada

China

Columbia

Czech Republic

Denmark

Egypt

Finland

France

Germany

Great Britan

Greece

Ireland

India

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is a must visit art exhibition, as it campaigns for the enrichment of cosmopolitan spirit of the modern metropolis of Kochi and its fabled history, the ancient seaport of Muziris. The aim is to create a platform that will present contemporary international visual art theory and practice to India, showcase and stir discussions about new Indian and international aesthetics and art experiences that will facilitate a dialogue among artists, curators, and the art enthusiasts.

Indonesia

Italy

Japan

Kenya

Lebanon

  • Beirut Art Fair – Beirut, Lebanon
  • Beirut Art Week – Beirut, Lebanon

Malaysia

Mauritius

  • The Bridge – Tamarin Eco-Arts Festival – TAMARIN, Mauritius

Mexico

  • Material Art Fair – Mexico City, Mexico
  • Zona Maco Mexico Arte Contemporaneo – Mexico City, Mexico

Monaco

Morocco

Nepal

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nigeria

Norway

Oman

Philippines

  • Art Fair Philippines – Makati, Philippines
  • Art in the Park – Makati, Philippines
  • MaARTe – Makati, Philippines
  • MANILART – Manila, Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Scotland

Senegal

Singapore

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sweden

Switzerland

Still retaining its innovation even after 40 years since its inception, Art Basel has been a driving force in the world of arts by supporting galleries that plays the role of nurturing artists and by developing and promoting visual arts. A must visit art exhibition for any art enthusiast

Taiwan

Turkey

United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates’ colorful art scene today proves that this region in the Middle East does not only thrive in its usual stereotypes, but also encouraged talents who try to capture and express the culture, personal struggles, and the carousels of human experience. An art destination worth every bit of your time. Sharjah Biennale is a not-to-miss art exhibition and biennale

United Kingdom

Uruguay

  • ESTE ARTE – PUNTA DEL ESTE, URUGUAY

United States of America

Zimbawe

  • HIFA – Harare, Zimbabwe

More than ever right now is the best time to be an art enthusiast as all year long art exhibitions and art fairs happens in many places around the globe. Here are 10 top emerging art destinations around the world that you wouldn’t want to miss!

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12 Design Events To Keep Your Ideas Fresh And Creative https://www.theartist.me/design/12-design-events-you-cant-miss/ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:41:10 +0000 http://theartist.me/?p=4298 Sometimes boosting creativity requires us to get out of our comfort zone and visit something new and exciting. A conference, for example, that’s outside of our area of expertise but has different points of contact can be an excellent way to get some inspiration and keep our ideas fresh and creative. Here are some conferences [...]

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Sometimes boosting creativity requires us to get out of our comfort zone and visit something new and exciting.

A conference, for example, that’s outside of our area of expertise but has different points of contact can be an excellent way to get some inspiration and keep our ideas fresh and creative.

Here are some conferences and festivals around the world that you should definitely consider if this is what you’re doing for.

Generate New York

Location: New York, USA
Time: Third week of April
Theme: Web design and networking

The Generate conference is relatively new, but it’s already gathered a lot of attraction. The event in New York last year revelled in success and many visitors enjoyed it immensely due to the innovative presentations, new ideas, and creative problem-solving involved in the conference. If you’re interested in the modern problems related to the Web, this is the place for you.

London Design Festival

Location: London, UK
Time: Third week of September
Theme: Art and design

The London Design Festival is held in London (as the name suggests) every year in order to celebrate the city as the design capital of the world. It brings together lots of creative minds and has a lot to offer those who seek some inspiration or a way to improve themselves.

Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Location: Kochi, Kerala, India
Time: December – March Biennale
Theme: Contemporary art

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is a contemporary art conference that brings together artists and viewers from all over the world. The experience that is shared and exchanged covers a wide variety of mediums, including paintings, sculpture, film, and different performances. The biennale is truly exciting and could interest almost anyone who has an interest in the results from creativity.

Dubai Design District

Location: Dubai, UAE
Time: Second week of September
Theme: Design
Details: The Dubai Design District is one of the most fascinating design conferences in the world. It’s hosted in Dubai, a city that is a marvel from a design standpoint, itself, and brings together some of the brightest minds in the world to share their insight into the future of design in different areas.

OFFF Barcelona

Location: Barcelona, Spain
Time: Last week of May
Theme: Design

OFFF Barcelona aims to attract anyone who is interesting in design (either online or offline). It strives to bring together creative people from a wide variety of areas in order to help them move forward in their fields and push the envelope of design as a whole.

Semi-permanent

Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: Design

Semi-permanent is a festival that aims at celebrating anything that has to do with design. It’s one of the most large-scale events of its type. It was first established in 2003, but it has grown a lot since then. All types of design can be seen in at the festival, including photography, film, graffiti, motion graphics, and more.

TYPO Berlin

Location: Berlin, Germany
Time: Second week of May
Theme: Design

TYPO Berlin is an annual conference that deals mainly with improvement and design. It’s one of the largest conferences you can visit and you should definitely visit if you’re looking for inspiration or are interested in cutting edge design options and improvements.

Cannes Lions

Location: Cannes, France
Time: Third week of June
Theme: Design, innovation, technology

Creativity is the basis of Cannes Lions conference, so if you’re interested in boosting yours, this is definitely the way to go. The idea of the conference is to boost creative freedom and allow artists to explore new frontiers without fear.

Design Indaba

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Time: Second week of February, 2016
Theme: Design, problem solving

The focus of the Design Indaba has always been on creative problem solving and allowing design to naturally evolve into something better. The conference brings some of the greatest minds in the world together for a few days and allows them to exchange ideas and advance.

Trojan horse was a Unicorn

Location: Portugal
Time: Second week of September
Theme: Digital art

Trojan horse was a Unicorn is one of the most amazing artistic conferences in the world. It’s definitely as interesting as its name and brings together the world’s best graphic designers and digital artists. If you’re looking for inspiration, you will definitely get it here.

E3

Location: Los Angeles, USA
Time: Second week of June
Theme: Video games, computer graphics, animation

E3 is the largest video games convention in the world. Every year companies gather to show off their new flashy graphics, demonstrate new technologies and entice gamers into plunging their hard-earned cash into different triple A titles and indie projects, alike. It’s truly a magical experience and a beacon of creativity, so it’s definitely worth the visit, even if you’re not a fan of video games as an art form.

MIA Animation

Location: Miami, USA
Time: Second week of October
Theme: Animation, visual arts

When it comes to animation, film, and visual arts, MIA Animation is definitely one of the best places to witness immense levels of creativity and original content. Digital artists from all over the world visit the conference in order to show off their new work and impress viewers with the advancements they’ve managed to achieve.

These are some of the must-see examples of conferences that will boost your creativity and allow you to gain inspiration.

Each and every one of these places is worth the visit and has something to offer.

The only question is: are you ready to try one?

If you are, then what are you waiting for?

 

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10 Must Visit Art Festivals and Exhibitions Around The World https://www.theartist.me/art/10-must-visit-art-festivals-and-exhibitions-around-the-world/ https://www.theartist.me/art/10-must-visit-art-festivals-and-exhibitions-around-the-world/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2015 19:37:41 +0000 http://theartist.me/?p=3301 More than ever, right now is the best time to be an art enthusiast as all year long art events and art fairs happens in many places around the globe. Since art fairs serves as the driving force in further increasing its reach and inspiring people to take up art, more and more organizations are [...]

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More than ever, right now is the best time to be an art enthusiast as all year long art events and art fairs happens in many places around the globe. Since art fairs serves as the driving force in further increasing its reach and inspiring people to take up art, more and more organizations are organizing art related events.

From small community art exhibitions to Biennale events, it gathers all players in the art industry to get involved and introduce their agendas to the ever loyal art aficionados.

Art Not only inspires, it also sells

During these art events though, one will notice that not everyone are sincere in pursuing the arts to the masses.

Sometimes, it will be all about doing business. Art dealers will take advantage of using these events to produce art dealership deals and galleries will ride the free press coverage to promoter their art spaces. While artists will find an avenue to sell their work and for authentic art collectors to buy art, there will be a few wealthy people who will just purchase art just to enhance their status.

In recent years, the credo “Love for Meaningful Art” is slowly being replaced by “Art that sells” – there has been a troubling pattern of artists being forced to produce artworks that has a better chance of selling than creating artwork with great quality. Fortunately, a lot of art events being held today are trying to correct this problem by holding art festivals and exhibitions that promotes quality art over commercialized art.

For a common man wanting to learn more about art and for the art connoisseur who are looking to attend a meaningful art festival, here are few must visit art festivals and exhibitions around the world.

Art Festivals and Exhibitions Held around the World

  1. Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2014

Dec – March every year – http://www.kochimuzirisbiennale.org/

More than this biennale, what interests me are the organizers – Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) – is a leading non-profit charitable trust involved in promoting art & culture and educational activities in India.

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale campaigns for the enrichment of cosmopolitan spirit of the modern metropolis of Kochi and its fabled history, the ancient seaport of Muziris. The aim is to create a platform that will present contemporary international visual art theory and practice to India, showcase and stir discussions about new Indian and international aesthetics and art experiences that will facilitate a dialogue among artists, curators, and the art enthusiasts.

  1. Art Basel, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Miami

June every year – https://www.artbasel.com/en/About-Art-Basel

Still retaining its innovation even after 40 years since its inception, Art Basel has been a driving force in the world of arts by supporting galleries that plays the role of nurturing artists and by developing and promoting visual arts. Partnering with crowd funding website KickStarter, Art Basel opens up a wider door of opportunity for up and coming artists looking to fund their art endeavors. Held annually in Miami Beach, Hong Kong and in Basel, every artist should make it a point to attend one of these events.

  1. Sharjah Biennale, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Mar – June every year – http://www.sharjahart.org/

Bursting with cultural diversity, the Sharjah is not all about the glitz and glamour of arts, rather it present art in a historic perspective that authenticates the region’s rich culture and traditions. Currently on its 10th edition, the Sharjah features artists, writers, poets, filmmakers and dancers producing mesmerizing collaborative art that lasts for 3 months every year, is worth every bit of your time.

  1. Cape town Art Fair

February of every year – http://www.capetownartfair.co.za/

The Cape Town art fair is a testament of the growing art scene in the African continent. The organizers of this art festival pride themselves in shouldering the responsibility of discovering and collaborating with up and coming genius artists in the region. Boasting of a bustling art scene, Cape Town serves as a melting pot of young African artists and art enthusiasts – where the continent’s diverse cultural heritage and rich history are widely expressed in their own unique art.

  1. India Art Fair

January every year – http://www.indiaartfair.in/

The idea behind the India Art Fair occurred to Neha Kripal upon his return to India in 2008. Influenced and enlightened by the dynamic art scene in London, she thought about doing something for the promotion of art in India. Without any previous fraternization with art festival before, Kripal has now made the India Art Fair as a major driving force in ushering a positive improvement of the art scene in India. Exhibits of art works from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the rest of Asia are showcased here.

  1. Edinburgh Festival Fringe

August every year – https://www.edfringe.com

If last year’s art festival is any indication, the numbers speaks for itself; 49,497 performances of 3,193 art related shows across 299 venues all over Scotland’s capital city, the next art festival is primed to be a massive one filled with more art inducing festivities. Since its inception on 1947, Edinburgh Festival Fringe has emerged as one of the largest arts festival in the world.

  1. Istanbul Biennale

Sept – November – http://bienal.iksv.org/en

The International Istanbul Biennial is a modern art exhibition, held every two years in Istanbul, Turkey since its inception in 1987. The Biennial is organized by the İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts. It aims to generate a melting point of visual artists from diverse cultures and the art enthusiasts. Rich in culture, history, food and lovely people, Istanbul is the perfect city to become an art capital of the region. The Istanbul Biennial provides an exhibition model that empowers a discussion between artists and the audience through their artworks.

  1. Pop Art Myths, Madrid, Spain

Jun – Apr every year – http://www.madridespop.es/en/

Showcasing more than a hundred of art works from some of the most important figures in pop-art from Andy Warhol to the finest artists of today, as well as lesser-known but up and coming artists, the Pop Art Madrid is a one stop art festival for both the art experts and art students alike.

  1. Biennale of Sydney

March 2016 – https://www.biennaleofsydney.com.au/

The Biennale of Sydney is an international festival of contemporary visual and performance art, held every two years in Sydney, Australia. It is the biggest contemporary visual arts event in Australia. Alongside the Venice and São Paulo biennales and Documenta, it is among the longest running exhibition of its kind and was the first biennale to be organized in the Asia-Pacific region.

  1. Art Fair Philippines

Every February – http://artfairphilippines.com/the-art-fair/

Founded in 2013, Art Fair Philippines is the foremost venue for showcasing the best in contemporary and modern Philippine visual arts. It aims to present the ever expanding vibrant local art scene to the rest of the world – in order to generate support for Filipino artists. Set in an unconventional urban venue, Art Fair Philippines makes art readily available to art enthusiasts and to everyone willing to discover one of Southeast Asia’s bustling art landscapes.

Other notable Art Festivals happening all around the world that are must visits are:

  1. Sundance Film Festival – founded by actor Robert Redford, it showcases the best of independent motion picture cinema.
  2. Budapest Spring Festival – it presents all sorts of visual arts, music, drama, dance, poetry, exhibitions, and in the pleasing city of Budapest.
  3. The Venice Biennial – this has become one of the oldest, largest and most significant contemporary art exhibitions in the world since its establishment in 1895.
  4. Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain in France (FIAC) – France’s biggest and most important art fair stands at par with many of the most prestigious art fairs in the world.
  5. Frieze Art Fair (London and New York) – As Allistair Hicks, art adviser to Deutsche Bank says, “It’s a wonderful, heady mixture of artists, collectors and clients – the art market in full swing.”
  6. Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial in Japan – Held every three years at the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial, the world’s largest outdoor art.
  7. Cannes Film Festival – Considered as the most prestigious and glamorous film festival in the world.
  8. Athens & Epidaurus Festival (Greece) – is dubbed as the world’s most famous theatrical festival highlighted by endless drama, dance and musical performing artistry. Performances are held in ancient theatres including the 2,000 year old amphitheater of Herodus Atticus on Acropolis Hill.
  9. Marrakesh Popular Arts Festival (Morocco) – showcases the country’s best arts and music festival that transforms the historic Marrakesh’s hyperactive Djamaa el Fna into a festive art fest during this time.
  10. Ageas Salisbury International Festival (England) – is a high-standard, award winning multi-arts festival participated by talented artists all over the globe.

These are just some of the many art festivals that are sure to worth every minute of your time. As an art enthusiast it serves us better to continuously learn and improve the knowledge about our passion in art.

Let’s start planning our trips to these wonderful destinations that hosts the world’s best art festivals and events.

 

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Commercial art fairs have existed for centuries, possibly as far back as the mid-15th Century at a cathedral at Pand in Antwerp where artists roamed the stalls of picture sellers, frame workers, and color grinders.

Three centuries later, art fairs were taking place in the grand expositions of Paris and at the Royal Academy in London. The United States introduced major European works at its first art fair at the Armoury exhibition of 1913 in New York City.

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