FAIRS

Relax, and sit back in your armchair as we travel the world for you, sharing the latest and greatest highlights of art fairs around the globe

Abu Dhabi Art Fair

Abu Dhabi Art 2024

Abu Dhabi Art 2024 highlighted the UAE capital’s role as a hub for art and culture, with 102 galleries from 31 countries converging at Manarat Al Saadiyat from November 20–24. This record-breaking event emphasised artistic diversity and cross-cultural dialogue, setting…

Christopher Joshua Benton, Where Lies My Carpet Is Thy Home, Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial 2024 – 2025 © Lance Gerber

Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial

The inaugural Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial launched this weekend. Visitors from diverse backgrounds explored downtown Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, experiencing the first Biennial under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) Public Art…

Nat Bowen Editions, CUBIX II, 80 x 100 x 4 cm

Editions at Dubai Design Week 2024

The Middle East’s first fair for limited edition art and design, Editions, debuted during Dubai Design Week from 6–9 November 2024 at Dubai Design District (d3). Organised by the Art Dubai Group, Editions brought together the creative worlds of Art…

Gregoire Grange - Paris Photo

Paris Photo 2024

For its 27th edition, Paris Photo returned to the Grand Palais, celebrating photography’s vibrancy and global diversity. This edition brought together 240 exhibitors from 34 countries, including 147 galleries, 24 of which were new to the fair. The Principal section…

Tashkeel’s Tanween Programme Designers at Dubai Design Week 2024

Tashkeel, an advocate for creativity and innovation in Dubai, marks its significant participation in Dubai Design Week (DDW) with its most expansive stand to date at the Downtown Design Editions exhibition. This showcase underscores Tashkeel’s commitment to nurturing local design…

Rasim Aksan Pilevneli

Contemporary Istanbul 2024 19th Edition

Contemporary Istanbul, Turkey’s premier contemporary art fair, returns for its 19th edition from October 24-27, 2024, with a preview on October 23. This year’s fair, in partnership with Akbank, will feature 50 galleries from 14 countries, presenting 809 artworks by…

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KNOKKE ART FAIR 2024

The Knokke Art Fair will take place from 10 to 18 August at the Grand Casino Knokke. This fair blends respect for tradition with a focus on contemporary trends. Held for the fourth time at this venue, the fair features…

We Design 2024 Highlights

Despite its postponement due to the war in Gaza, this first edition of We Design Beirut proved to be a refreshing and shining triumph for Lebanon and the region. Alongside showcases, including exhibitions, installations, and pop-ups, We Design Beirut featured…

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VOLTA BASEL 2024

Volta Basel is set to run from June 10 to 16, 2024, promising a vibrant display of contemporary art. This 19th edition of the fair continues its tradition of pushing boundaries and exploring new artistic narratives. Under the fresh leadership…

selections arts we design beirut 2024 Abroyan Factory courtesy of Union Marks

WE DESIGN BEIRUT 2024

We Design Beirut, a platform dedicated to showcasing the best of Arab and regional design. Founded by Mariana Wehbe in collaboration with industrial designer Samer Alameen and visual communications studio Bananamonkey, presents its inaugural four-day event from May 23rd to…

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