Art Fairs & Shows http://artbusinessdirectory.com/%cat_tags%/ en-us Art Basel stages the world's premier Modern and contemporary art shows, held annually in Basel, Miami Beach, and Hong Kong. Founded by gallerists in 1970, Art Basel has been a driving force in supporting the role that galleries play in the nurturing of artists, and the development and promotion of visual arts. <br><br> Art Basel is the world?s leading international art show for modern and contemporary pieces. Art Basel features over 300 galleries from around the globe. Artists represented include the masters of modern art to the latest emerging superstars. Media represented includes painting, sculpture, drawings, installations, photographs, and video. Tens of thousands of people attend this events, including the leading players in the art collecting world. <br><br> Three annual shows bring the artworld together in some of the world's most exciting venues: Basel, in the heart of Europe; Miami Beach at the nexus of North and South America; and Hong Kong, the gateway to Asia. <br><br> Salon | Art Market Talk | The Place of Mid-level Galleries in the Age of the Mega-gallery <br><br> <iframe width="448" height="252" src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ZstP0Tzl8gY?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> https://www.artbasel.com/ 400.00 The Venice Biennale has for over a century been one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world. Established in 1895, the Biennale has an attendance today of over 370,000 visitors at the Art Exhibition. The Venice Biennale is a world-famous art exhibition that takes place every two years in Venice, Italy. It encompasses all of the arts, including the Venice Film Festival and showcases of art, architecture, and dance. Hosted in a park called the Giardini that holds 30 large pavilions?one for each country represented?the Biennale is a gigantic curated show representing the best in art from around the world. The exhibition continues to expand, featuring ?fringe? artists in the Venice Arsenale and other exhibits throughout the city. http://www.labiennale.org/en/Home.html 350.00 FIAC is the most important art fair in France. The fair features special projects, large-scale works, design, emerging, and international artists. The event goal is to compete with the most prestigious art fairs in the world as well as saturate the city of Paris with contemporary art for the time of the event. The fair presents the work of innovative newcomers as well as the elite of the art world. http://www.fiac.com/?lg=en 300.00 ArtRio is the main project by BEX cultural productions, which specializes in visual arts and was created in 2009 by Brenda Valansi and Elisangela Valadares. Its main objective is to foster the production, promotion and distribution of Brazilian art in the country and abroad, promoting fairs, producing publications and bringing international collectors, critics and curators to the country. In 2011 the entrepreneurs Alexandre Accioly and Luiz Calainho joined the partnership, bringing new ideas and projects into the company http://www.artrio.art.br/ 200.00 Frieze London is one of the few fairs to focus only on contemporary art and living artists. The exhibiting galleries represent the most exciting contemporary galleries working today. The focus on living artists is also evident in the critically acclaimed Frieze Projects? programme. The fair presents a curated programme of talks, artists? commissions and film projects, many of which are interactive or performative and encourage visitors to engage with art and artists directly. <BR><BR> Since its first year Frieze London has also been fortunate enough to work with a series of talented architects: David Adjaye, Jamie Fobert and Caruso St John, who are well known for their work on museums and art galleries. http://friezelondon.com/ 200.00 The NY Biennale is a biannual art show that promotes established and emerging artists that are working on the fringes of the contemporary art world. Established by Pietro Franesi, this is not a corporate art show. The NY Biennale aims to overcome materialism and promote sustainability, quality, and globalization in both art and society. The exhibition is a living embodiment of this desire, showcasing artists who exemplify these values. NYBA brings to New York the best in avant garde and the new generation of artists. http://www.nybiennaleart.org 150.00 ART SHOW ZURICH offers a fresh approach to the international art fairs. By showcasing international artists - among emerging and young artists - collectors will discover a selection across today?s actual art. Art Show Zurich is an international showcase for artists across all art mediums to showcase their work. Mixing artists new on the scene with well-established names ensures a unique event. Art Show Zurich differs from the norm in that artists present their work directly to collectors and art enthusiasts, bringing a personal touch to the commercial process. Entry into the show is not restricted by technique, but is open to anyone. This is an opportunity for artists to connect directly with potential buyers and agents and show off what they can do. The Puls 5 is located in the heart of the trend district Zurich-West. Trendy ambience between old and new. In the midst of this trendy area in Zurich is the ?Giessereihalle?, the centre of this vivid and hip quarter. http://www.art-show-zurich.com/en/index.html 150.00 LA Art Show will build upon the concept of two distinct shows under the banner of the LA Art Show. A complete art experience, the fairs-within-a-fair will showcase four sections of work: The Modern & Contemporary Section, The Historic & Traditional Section, The Vintage Poster Section and The IFPDA Los Angeles Print Fair. This ambitious event will feature top galleries and programming, including lectures, tours, special exhibits, and must-attend after parties beginning with a benefit Opening Night Premiere Party.. http://www.laartshow.com/ 150.00