FOR ART AFICIONADOS
Major art fairs worth travelling for
Frieze London: 3 to 6 October at The Regent’s Park, London
One of the world’s most influential contemporary art fairs will bring together over 160 contemporary art galleries from 36 countries this year, representing its most international edition to date. Notably, the largest growth comes from South East Asia, which includes first-time exhibitors like Singapore’s STPI-Creative Workshop & Gallery. A highlight is a new themed section called Woven, which focuses on contemporary textile practices incorporating traditional techniques.
Fiore Internationale d’Art Contemporain (FIAC): 17 to 20 October at Grand Palais, Paris
The 46th edition of FIAC will host a selection of major galleries around the world that specialise in modern and contemporary art and design. On top of its exceptional exhibition space, FIAC also offers a range of programmes including live perfomances, film screenings and talks. This includes FIAC Projects, which presents some 30 sculptures and installations within the grounds of the Petit Palais, Grand Palais and on the Avenue Winston Churchill. Yayoi Kusama fans will be happy to know that FIAC has given the influential artist carte blanche to realise her creative vision in the iconic Place Vendôme.
Fine Art Asia 2019 and Ink Asia 2019: 4 to 7 October at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Recognised by the international art world as the most distinguished annual fine art fair in the region, Fine Art Asia will showcase museum-quality Asian and Western antiques alongside Impressionist, modern and contemporary art spanning 5,000 years. Ink Asia, the world’s first art fair dedicated to modern ink art, will be held at the same time, featuring an array of works influenced by traditional ink painting, but following innovative artistic paths.