March’s art fair calendar, culminating in a few days with Art Basel Hong Kong, foreshadows a busy art calendar in April, which this year includes the Venice Biennale, which kicks off on April 20. Historically, spring is a busy time in the art world. , marked through a series of prestigious and highly anticipated trade fairs and other occasions taking place around the world. Of course, nowadays, when is there no art fair?As the calendar fills up, collectors, dealers, galleries, advisors, and art enthusiasts want to decide wisely what they want and what they don’t.
Here’s what you need to know to create your own art fair calendar so you can plan your plans in April.
April 3-7
SP-Arte, in downtown São Paulo, was founded in 2005 by art collector Fernanda Feitosa and over the years has become a vital occasion in the global art calendar. Initially focused on the paintings of Brazilian artists – newcomers and established names – SP-Art has become an occasion that offers Brazilian enthusiasm and foreign sophistication. Every year, it attracts an impressive 30,000 visitors who come to see the exhibitions held through Brazilian and foreign galleries. Attending this fair is a way to immerse yourself in the art of São Paulo. scene and the vibrant, rich and avant-garde culture of São Paulo itself. Beyond the fair, São Paulo’s museums are some of the most productive in South America and the city’s galleries are well worth a visit.
April 4-7
This year, Art Paris at the Grand Palais Éphémère will bring together 136 art galleries from twenty-five countries, presenting a varied and dynamic variety of works. New exhibitors such as Esther Schipper (Berlin), Galerie Peter Kilchmann (Zürich) and Richard Saltoun Gallery (London) will mix with the recurring galleries adding Poggi, Frank Elbaz, Continua and Lelong.
April 4-7
Started by Alex Mitow and James Miille, the Savannah edition of Superfine Art Fair is smaller but has attracted thousands of attendees each year since its inception. Distinguished by its commitment to the democratization of the art world, Superfine offers a variety of works available that fit what emerging creditors are looking for while also being compelling enough to capture the attention of seasoned art lovers. This fair stands out for its welcoming atmosphere, the emphasis on inclusivity and transparency of value, and for the promotion of an exclusive environment where the barriers between artist and collector are not absolute. While you’re in Savannah to see Superfine, stop by the SCAD Museum of Art, which currently features works by Saul Steinberg, Virginia Jackson Kiah, Awol Erizku, and more, and if you have time, stop by the university’s SCADstory experience. .
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April 5-7
Launched in 2009 through John Sughrue and Chris Byrne, the Dallas Art Fair has become a must-attend occasion in the foreign art community, attracting more than 30,000 visitors annually. Each year, more than 90 galleries from around the world visit the Dallas Arts District. to showcase the best of them, build new relationships between galleries and leading artists, and a developing base of Texas art collectors. “It’s a regional fair with a great, supportive community,” art broker David Norr told the Observer in 2019, adding that Dallas has “smart, educated, engaged collectors” who are excited about what the new art scene has to offer. This year, several local galleries across the state will participate in the fair, including McClain Gallery (Houston), Sicardi | Ayers | Bacino (Houston), Erin Cluley Gallery Projects (Dallas) and Martha’s (Austin).
April 5-7
Artexpo New York, which has attracted art lovers to the city since its inception in 1978 through Eric Smith, presents itself not as a fair but as the largest fine art fair in the world. It attracts 35,000 or more attendees who come to see a wide diversity of works through more than 400 artists, galleries and publishers from around the world. This is where art industry insiders come in to notice new trends and talents: many creditors and gallery owners stop at this popular fair to seek new perspectives and see innovations. Parts. Each year, Artexpo temporarily creates a colorful cultural center, with plenty to see, from photographs and prints to paintings and sculptures, as well as artist talks, panel discussions, and live art-making demonstrations.
April 11-14
The Chicago edition of The Other Art Fair (first founded in 2011 through Ryan Stanier in London) offers an exclusive experience available to art lovers and creditors that attracts thousands of visitors annually. It stands out in the trade show calendar for offering commonly affordable products. works of art, fostering direct relationships between rising art stars and creditors, and providing an exclusive opportunity to buy directly from artists, a boon for those who don’t feel comfortable in the gallery system. Against the backdrop of Chicago’s growing art scene, The Other Art Fair of Chicago showcases a wide diversity of new art across all mediums and enriches the fair experience with workshops, immersive installations, performances, and a full bar.
April 11-14
EXPO Chicago, now owned by Frieze, has established itself as a leading foreign exhibition of new art, hosting more than 130 galleries a year and attracting a large global audience. Situated in front of the iconic backdrop of Navy Pier, the fair is famous for its eclectic combination. of offerings, from paintings and sculptures to new media and photography, and its rich programming, which can include engaging panel discussions, film screenings, and art installations, all complemented by city-wide arts programming. This year, EXPO Chicago will host 170 galleries, adding many from the city and surrounding areas, adding Document and Rhona Hoffman Gallery. The exhibition also announced two new awards for its 2024 edition: one presented through sponsor Macewealthy’s Fashion Outlets of Chicago and another supported through boutique hotel chain 21 Museum Hotels.
April 11-14
The Tbilisi Art Fair, known as TAF, was introduced in 2018 and has temporarily carved out a place for itself on the foreign art circuit, attracting more than 20,000 visitors a year to Georgia’s capital. Tbilisi’s art scene is new but thriving, and TAF is a testament to the Caucasus region’s burgeoning artistic appeal. The fair showcases an eclectic diversity of new art through emerging and established artists from the local Georgian scene and the wider foreign community. This year, galleries from twenty-four countries will mount exhibitions. So far, the good fortune of the Tbilisi Art Fair probably lies in its ability to combine the old and the fresh, offering a platform that is both a cultural heritage birthday party and a showcase for new artistic innovations. With a programme of exhibitions, meetings and workshops, TAF invites collectors, professionals and art lovers to live a new experience.
April 11-14
Art Vancouver, Western Canada’s largest foreign fresh art fair, first opened its doors in 2015 and has temporarily established itself as a must-visit occasion on the foreign art calendar. Founded by Lisa Wolfin, this April art fair is smaller, drawing a crowd of 10,000 visitors each year to the Vancouver Convention Centre, but attracts more than a hundred local and foreign galleries. Art Vancouver is renowned for its commitment to showcasing a diverse diversity of artistic expressions, from fresh, state-of-the-art art to more classic works. , and for its exclusive additional programming that includes the highly anticipated “Art Walks,” live demonstrations, and a series of lectures that provide insight into artists’ artistic processes and the dynamics of the art market.
April 11-14
In Milan, MIA Photo Fair has Italy’s premier photographic art fair showcasing the intensity and diversity of photography as a medium. Designed by Fabio Castelli in 2011, MIA Photo Fair welcomes more than 25,000 visitors each year to appreciate paintings from more than 90 foreign galleries and dealers. This April art fair stands out for its intensity and breadth: here you’ll find a window into old photography and new practices, as well as the paintings of young emerging photographers and established names. More than a marketplace, MIA Photo The fair is a platform for learning and discovery, with a comprehensive programme of exhibitions, awards and meet-ups that delve into the evolution of photography’s narrative and technical considerations. Expect a stopover at this fair to be not only entertaining but also educational.
April 11-14
Founded in 2017, Art Düsseldorf attracts more than 40,000 creditors, dealers and art lovers every year. The fair, which is held in a former metal factory, hosts around a hundred leading galleries from Germany and other countries. The fair’s founders, Walter Gehlen and Andreas Lohaus founded Art Düsseldorf with the aim of connecting the Rhine art scene with the wider foreign market and succeeded. Art Düsseldorf is now a behemoth but feels intimate, as it is designed to inspire meaningful interactions between artists, galleries, creditors and curators. The show’s state-of-the-art programming, including lectures, special exhibitions and awards, enriches the guest experience. In addition to the fair, several museums and art galleries in Düsseldorf are worth visiting.
April 25-28
First introduced in 2010 as Art Market San Francisco, the San Francisco Art Fair has become one of the Bay Area’s premier new art fairs, attracting an enthusiastic crowd of more than 25,000 collectors, dealers, and art lovers each year. Iconic Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, this April art fair has a must-see occasion with works from more than 80 galleries at home and abroad. Distinguished by its colorful surroundings and a varied diversity of offerings (painting, sculpture, photography, and more), the fair has earned a reputation not only for selling artistic quality, but also for its commitment to the local community, offering a platform for dialogue, education, and discovery through lectures, tours, and interactive installations.
April 18-21
Founded in 2005 and known until 2021 as the Auckland Art Fair, the Aotearoa Art Fair is New Zealand’s premier fresh art platform and a crown jewel of the Pacific art scene. Each year, this occasion attracts more than 10,000 collectors, curators and artists. enthusiasts, who gather in Auckland to explore works presented through leading galleries in New Zealand, Australia and beyond. The fair’s founders sought to create an occasion that reflected Aotearoa’s unique cultural landscape, showcasing the rich artistic traditions and new practices that describe the region. With a focus on the art and culture of New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours, the Aotearoa Art Fair offers physically powerful programming, adding artist talks, panel discussions, and site-specific installations, making it a must-attend occasion. for those interested in the art of the region.
April 25-28
PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai, first held in 2014, is now one of the many PHOTOFAIRS photography fairs, joined by PHOTOFAIRS New York and PHOTOFAIRS San Francisco. Today, the event, held at the Shanghai Expo Center, is arguably the leading photography fair in Asia, reflecting the growing interest in the region. in photography as a key medium for new art. PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai attracts more than 30,000 people from all over the world to see the exhibitions organized in some 50 major photography galleries at home and abroad. The works on display are eclectic and show artistic and conceptual intensity. of photographic practices, as well as the latest trends and inventions in photography.
April 25-28
Discovery Art Fair Cologne stands out for its commitment to selling paintings by rising stars and showcasing cutting-edge art paintings. Launched in 2013, this art fair attracts more than 10,000 visitors to Cologne to see exhibitions organized in a hundred galleries in Europe and around the world. world. Discovery is accessible: a true new art market, making it an ideal destination for first-time buyers, but also for experienced collectors. Its sister fairs, Discovery Art Fair Berlin and Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt, are held in June and November. respectively.
April 25-28
The Stockholm Independent Art Fair, also known as SUPERMARKET, was established in 2007 as a beacon for the avant-garde. It’s a smaller fair (it only attracts 5,000 attendees) but it has redefined the style of novelty art fairs by focusing on artist-led projects and choices. art spaces. SUPERMARKET champions the underrepresented and unconventional, providing a dynamic display of works more innovative than you might see at other fairs. By prioritizing artistic expression and networking over commercialization, the Stockholm Independent Art Fair has carved out a unique position for itself. on the art fair calendar, making it a must-see destination, particularly for those looking to explore the true avant-garde.
April 25-28
Art Brussels has captivated art globally since it was introduced through Belgian art fair organizer and gallerist Georges Vermeesch as the Foire d’Art Actuel in 1968, attracting more than 25,000 art industry connoisseurs and art lovers to central Belgium. The exhibition will host 170 galleries divided into five sections: “Discovery”, “Rediscovery”, “Guest”, “Prime” and “Solo”. The fair stands out for its avant-garde programming, ranging from the latest in fresh art and from emerging skills to fashionable rediscovered masters. So there’s really a little bit of everything, adding lectures, shows and tours. This combination of innovation, culture and diversity makes Art Brussels an unmissable meeting point for the foreign art network in spring.
As always, the above does not constitute the totality of April 2024 art fairs – there are many smaller, lesser-known, niche art fairs taking place around the world. Here’s a quick rundown of other art occasions you should visit. this month.
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