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In the 20th century, theart fairredefined the concept of collecting.
Here, we unpack these important art fairs, presenting 7 that are particularly popular.
Here are some of today’s most important international art fairs.
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Art Basel
Art Baselis renowned as the world’s biggestcontemporary artfair.
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The firstArt Baselwas held in Basel, Switzerland, in 1970.
Since its successful inaugural event, it has adopted two outposts:Miami Beachin Florida andHong Kongin China.
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Each show boasts state-of-the-art exhibition space, as well as lavish events and satellite fairs.
On top of its trio of fairs, Art Basel has also launched a program calledArt Basel Cities.
Frieze Art Fair
Frieze Art Fairis an art fair held in London and New York.
Annually, it features more than 170 galleries and hosts a curated program of artists' talks and performances.
Frieze Art Fair has exhibited contemporary art in London since 2003.
In 2014, it spawned two new fairs:Frieze New YorkandFrieze Masters.
In 2019, the fair will launch a new event:Frieze Los Angeles.
With this encyclopedic approach to buying and selling art, TEFAF aims to engage eclectic audiences.
In addition to promoting work by well-known figures, the Armory Show also aims to support emerging artists.
FIAC
Foire internationale d’art contemporain, orFIAC, is annually held in Paris' iconicGrand PalaisandPetit Palais.
It showcases modern and contemporary art and design from major galleries around the world.
Unlike most other art fair locales, this site is steeped in exhibition-related history.
Art exhibited at SCOPE spans mediums and disciplines, ranging from traditional fine art to digital work.
