Prestige Hong Kong – Art Basel
WORLD TOUR
An international art calendar for 2019
PHOTO BASEL BASEL, SWITZERLAND June 11-16
Switzerland’s first and only fair dedicated to photography-based art aims to feature emerging as well as established exhibitors and artists, and bring its audience closer to photography as a medium. It helps that it runs parallel to Art Basel. photo-basel.com
CHART ART FAIR / CHART DESIGN FAIR COPENHAGEN, DENMARK August 30-September 1
The leading Nordic contemporary-art fair, Chart was established in 2013 with a mission to “challenge the boundaries and experiences of a traditional art fair”. Its three pillars consist of the commercial art fair, Chart Design for collectible design and Chart Social, a nonprofit programme exploring alliances with music, performance and other creative arts. chartartfair.com
ART BASEL BASEL, SWITZERLAND
June 13-16
The original Art Basel, widely considered the benchmark of the contemporary-art fairs, continues to be the nexus of the international art world. Last year, the fair kicked off with “a mild-mannered stampede” as collectors splashed out millions on the most coveted pieces.
artbasel.com/basel
SYDNEY CONTEMPORARY SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
September 12-15
The fifth staging of Australasia’s leading art fair returns to the Carriageworks arts centre. What it lacks in size it makes up for in diversity — with artists from more than 30 countries, an array of curated sectors, and even pop-up restaurants by top Aussie chefs.
sydneycontemporary.com.au
FRIEZE LONDON LONDON, UK
October 3-6
The first of the four Frieze fairs, Frieze London showcases works by more than 1,000 artists alongside a full programme of films, talks and more at scenic Regent’s Park. Last year’s edition swept in with a wave of women artists and feminist power, perhaps signalling more shifts to come?
frieze.com/fairs/frieze-london
WEST BUND ART & DESIGN SHANGHAI, CHINA
November 7-10
Drawing art lovers to the glittering streets of Shanghai and its West Bund Art Center, this nearly five-year-old fair offers an established platform for international exhibitors of modern and contemporary art. A full range of associated events doesn’t hurt either.
westbundshanghai.com
ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
December 5-8
Art Basel’s American edition gathers leading galleries from the region and around the world, attracting more than 70,000 visitors annually — no doubt in part for the celebspotting and party-hopping that the fair has become known for.
artbasel.com/miami-beach