Art Fair Tokyo

(04 Apr 2008 - 06 Apr 2008)

http://www.artfairtokyo.com/en/index.html

This is the third Art Fair Tokyo, and builds on the success of Art Fair Tokyo 2007, which resulted in the series gaining an international reputation as one of the most comprehensive fairs in Asia. With its high quality levels and its signature style of a range of genres that that runs from traditional arts and crafts to traditional and modern Japanese painting and contemporary art, Art Fair Tokyo has an increasingly visible presence among the many art fairs in Asia.

The recent interest in Asian art on the international art markets is reflected in Japan's growing enthusiasm for art, to the extent that purchasing art is increasingly seen as an essential part of peoples' lifestyles. Art Fair Tokyo aims to help the Japanese art market grow into a mature industry, instead of just ending as a transient trend.

For 2008, 108 galleries have been selected, including 7 overseas-based galleries from 6 cities (Seoul, New Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Madrid). Programs associated with Art Fair Tokyo 2008 include a "Dialog in Art" talk event with invited guests similar to that in the 2007 curatorial program. There will also be guided tours of the Fair and local art projects in Marunouchi near the venue, all of which aim to provide enjoyment to a broader demographic.