Art fairs

Artist whose work addresses art world access is not in Basel—because his visa was denied

Richard Mudariki, the artist being the ‘Art World Passport’, says his visa was rejected by the Swiss embassy in Pretoria, despite having two letters of invitation from Swiss organisations

In pictures: Art Basel's Unlimited section offers visions of utopia

This year’s edition of the section, which is focused on large works, touches on the complexities of our past, present and future

Liste and Volta, both stalwart Basel satellite fairs, celebrate major anniversaries

The two fairs mark a combined 50 years of showing contemporary art in the Swiss city

In tough times for dealers, Art Basel debuts a section for new works

Exhibiting art made in the past five years, Premiere makes it easier for small to mid-sized galleries to show at the fair

In pictures: highlights from Art Basel's city-wide exhibition, Parcours

The exhibition's curator, Stefanie Hessler, picks out some of this year's must-see works

New art fair Arrival brings collectors to the bucolic Berkshires

Gallerists and artists from around the US have set up shop at the Tourists hotel in North Adams, Massachusetts

Location, location, location: behind the Art Basel floor plan beef

A longtime exhibitor has pulled out of the Swiss fair in a row over the location of its stand—so how are fair layouts decided?

More than 200 galleries are signed on for The Armory Show's next edition

The fair’s September 2025 edition will include a new design sector and have a focus on artists from the American South

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Is Ari Emanuel getting a good deal with his purchase of Frieze?

The entertainment company’s former chief executive paid a reported $200m for the art fair and media brand—a sum which has raised eyebrows

Amid tariff and economic struggles, the newly rebranded Beijing Art Season persevered

The event comprised of Beijing Gallery Weekend and two fairs, Beijing Dangdai and the newly renamed Art021 Beijing

Which galleries are returning to Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2025—and which are not?

More than 280 exhibitors will take part across the two fairs this October

Art Basel reveals exhibitor lineup for Paris fair's 2025 edition

The Swiss art fair giant's French expo continues to grow, with more than 200 exhibitors signed on for October

Untitled Art reveals exhibitors for inaugural Houston fair

The organisers said “an overwhelming response” encouraged them to grow the number of stands beyond their initial plans

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European art weeks join forces for new ‘spider network’

Collaboration between the leading festivals aims to beef up the ecosystem and raise their profile

Art Basel announces new Qatar fair

The fair, a partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+, will launch in February 2026 with around 50 international and regional galleries

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Tentatively, Photo London's tenth edition moves away from traditional content and crowds

New fair director Sophie Parker's plan to “reward galleries that take risks” was seen in action

Philippa Kelly. With additional reporting by Mairi Alice Dun
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Art Basel Awards name inaugural medalists including artists, curators and patrons

The 36 medalists will be honoured at a reception during Art Basel’s Swiss fair

For its 10th edition Photo London aims to look beyond the notorious ‘Kate Moss Index’

Opening later this week with new leadership, the photography fair is determined to move away from the clichés of supermodels, artful murmurations of birds and majestic beasts

Tefaf New York: determination in the face of Trump’s tariff chaos

Following the US president’s on-off tariff confusion last month, the fair’s director sought to reassure exhibitors, despite “significant impacts”

Galleries play to the Park Avenue Armory’s Gothic Revival style—and its taxidermied moose heads

Period rooms on the first and second floors are occupied by several first-time participants at this year’s fair

Esther fair brings global galleries to Manhattan’s Estonian House

Boutique fair, now in its second edition, has taken over two additional spaces in the historical building, with 25 exhibitors and a custom fashion pop-up

How can art fairs become greener?

Tight timelines for set-up, shipping and deinstallation, plus often extensive travel for staff and clients, make the sector stubbornly unsustainable

Tefaf New York wish list: objects and treasures to suit every collector’s taste

A bronze Osiris, a late sculpture by Lee Bontecou and Magritte’s first collage to feature his bowler-hatted man are among the finds at this year’s fair

Ari Emanuel to buy Frieze from Endeavor

The entertainment company’s former chief executive has signed a deal reportedly worth $200m to acquire the leading art fair and media brand

The Photography Show fair in New York sets new attendance record

Nearly 15,000 visitors attended the fair last week, organisers said

Activity and optimism at Expo Chicago attest to the city's 'fearless' community of collectors and patrons

The fair's 12th edition opened with high spirits and swift business in the five-figure price range

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Why the inaugural Art Week Riyadh was a fair in everything but name

The event saw 32 galleries take part to test out Saudi Arabia's growing art market—but organisers maintain it was a non-commercial venture

Expo Chicago connects the Midwest to the global art market

For its second edition under Frieze’s ownership, the Windy City’s art fair aims to extend its international impact, including deepening ties with Korean galleries

San Francisco Art Fair brings attention to Bay Area scene and sales for exhibitors from near and far

The fair’s programming included events with local institutions and stands devoted to non-profits and collectives