A List of the Top International Fine Art and Antique Fairs

A List of the Top International Fine Art and Antique FairsA List of the Top International Fine Art and Antique FairsWhile art biennials and triennials were the trends of the nineties, fine art fairs are the trend of the 21st century, with new art and antique fairs and festivals springing up in diverse parts of the world.Art fairs typically take place over several days. Gallery owners rent a booth or space to showcase their gallery artists. During the event, many art sales are conducted while other events like symposiums, tours, and performances happen.Art and antique fairs and festivals introduce the work to a broad range of existing and potential collectors and can be highly lucrative.Here is a list of ten noteworthy art fairs. 01Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland Hrag Vartanian / Flickr /CC BY-ND 2.0Since 2000, the SCOPE Art Show has solidified its position as the premier showcase for international emerging contemporary art. With art fairs in Miami, Basel, New York, London and the Hampt ons, SCOPE Art Show has garnered critical acclaim, with sales of over $100 mio and attendance of over 30,000 visitors.In addition to the global art fair, the SCOPE Foundation provides grants to independent curators and emerging artists, plus it helps nurture the art scenes of its participating cities.The SCOPEs Center is an artist-driven non-profit to support and fund international contemporary art.