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art vancouver april The popular art festival draws over 10,000 art lovers every year to view well-known and new artists. Also indulge in live demonstrations, speaker series, art classes and guided tours. The event’s mission is to grow, inspire and empower the local, national and international arts community.

Celebrating Global Art and Design

A glance at art and design events around the world to plan your travels around in the future

paris art and design may A pioneering event for art and design aficionados and collectors, it offers an intimate cocoon to those who have made decorative arts and design the core of their collection, driven by passion and heritage. This year will give greater room to Primitive Art, so mark your calendars for May 12-17 in Les Tuileries.

gz-basel june Enjoy the sixth edition with the theme of Embracing Art, June 3-7 in Basel, Switzerland. Hosted at the well-known Basel Art Center, the event will display select paintings, photography, sculpture, installation-art, video and performance. The chosen theme is emotion, a globally recognizable topic.

art santa fe july A contemporary art and design fair, the three-day curated show features extraordinary works from around the world, specially curated programming, special events, and entertainment. Exhibitors include top galleries, art dealers, and established independent artists and designers from the Santa Fe area, across the U.S., and around the world.

art nocturne knocke august Block out a week in Belgium for this art bonanza. Expect a mix of established and new artists, and a mix of antique, modern and contemporary art and design from various styles, periods and continents presented in an eclectic setting. The seaside resort that hosts will be a perfect summer escapade or retreat for the travel enthusiast.

brussels art on paper september

The international fair on contemporary drawing presents a unique panorama of the quality and diversity of approaches dedicated to this practice in the center of Brussels. It offers the opportunity to connect different audiences, art professionals and enthusiasts alike, in discovering this plurality through the presentation of artists’ solo shows.

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fine art print fair october The largest and most celebrated art fair dedicated to fine prints, the fair celebrates 500 years of printmaking.The event represents more than 160 vetted international art galleries and publishers who champion the work of artists in printmaking from old masters to contemporary.

Singapore affordable art fair november The fair showcases a variety of local, regional and international galleries of fresh, affordable art that delights both first time buyers and experienced collectors. Choose from floral, animal, colorful or monochrome works as well as sculpture, landscapes and portraits. Many pieces are under $1000 and a steal for the price.

art basel miami december 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. In 2018, the 17th edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach attracted an attendance of 83 000, showing 268 premier galleries from 35 countries. FEB/Mar 2020

london art fair january Begin the year connecting with the best galleries from around the world featuring seasoned and aspiring collectors. From 20–24 January, with a VIP Preview 19 January, the fair nurtures collecting at all levels and offers expert insight into the changing international market throughout three distinct sections.