Transmediale takes place in Berlin from January 28 to February 1.

Transmediale is one of the leading festivals for art and digital culture internationally. On a yearly basis it presents advanced artistic positions reflecting on the socio-cultural impact of new technologies. Its program includes a conference, an exhibition, live performances, film and video programs, and a variety of fringe events throughout Berlin.

With the festival theme “Deep North,” Transmediale 09 focuses on the global artistic, cultural, societal, and philosophical consequences that the presumed imminent collapse of the polar ice barrier may trigger. Are we about to reach another ...

Sachio Ichimura

Our international performing arts festival started in 1988 as Tokyo International Theater Festival 1988 (Ikebukuro), which was later renamed Tokyo International Arts Festival (TIAF) in 2002. Since 2002, NPO Arts Network Japan (ANJ) has been entirely responsible for organizing Tokyo International Arts Festival. However, from 2009, a new organization takes over the responsibility. TIAF is recognized as a leading international performing arts festival in Japan and in the performing arts industry across the world. It is TIAF’s goal to meet the expectation of the world-class performing arts scene. We are now in discussion with a ...

National Black Fine Art Show takes place in New York City from February 13 to 15.

After 12 years at the same location in New York City, the National Black Fine Art Show (NBFAS) has found a new home in the heart of Manhattan across from the Empire State Building. The NBFAS is unique in the world of traditional art fairs. We are a show that is dedicated to the exclusive presentation of original art produced by artists of African and African-American descent. The show strives to entertain, educate, and share this important thread in the fabric ...

The Art Show takes place in New York City from February 19 through 23.

Embarking on its third decade, Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) presents the 2009 Art Show to benefit Henry Street Settlement. Once again bringing together 70 of the nation’s leading fine art dealers, the Art Show features paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and photographs by artists of all periods. The exhibition is held at the Park Avenue Armory, and features an opening gala on February 18. All proceeds from admissions to the gala and run-of-show benefit Henry Street Settlement, one of New York’s oldest ...

Photo L.A. takes place in Santa Monica, CA from January 9 to 11. 

New Los Angeles International Contemporary Art Fair takes place at the Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport. The fair presents a select roster of 60 top international and Los Angeles-based galleries representing an informed cross-section of today’s contemporary art trends and directions.

The exhibiting galleries at Photo L.A. are an even balance of established blue-chip and emerging galleries, all presenting the most progressive, international artwork being produced today. Half of the exhibitors hail from the immediate Los Angeles area, and half are from the ...

Fran Kaufman

All indicators confirm that Palm Beach Contemporary Art Fair will attract international attention when it returns to Palm Beach for its 12th season on January 15 through 18 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Riding high on last year’s unprecedented success, and sustained interest in contemporary art among investors and art collectors worldwide, Palm Beach 2009 offers an even more compelling, multi-disciplined exhibition of modern and contemporary art designed to appeal to both seasoned and novice collectors.

Those of us who travel the worldwide art fair circuit have noted that sales at the mid-level of ...

Outsider Art Fair takes place in New York City from January 9 to 11.

When the Outsider Art Fair began in 1993, it was the first fair devoted to artwork created by people outside the mainstream of society—people virtually unaffected by cultural or artistic convention. Bringing together pioneers in the field like American Primitive Gallery, Carl Hammer Gallery, Luise Ross Gallery, Ames Gallery, Henry Boxer Gallery, Cavin-Morris Gallery, and Phyllis Kind Gallery, the event helped define an entire market. Seventeen years later, this lasting tradition continues to grow as a stirring showcase of well-known artists as well ...

Christian M. Hudak

One of the last major events of October Contemporary, Hong Kong’s annual month-long arts festival was a screening of seven video art performance pieces at the Hong Kong Arts Center’s Agnes B. Cinema. After looking over the screening program, I had high hopes for the show. Unfortunately, it was plagued by a number of problems.

To begin, the screening, although lasting only 45 minutes, suffered from a lack of cohesion. Indeed, the program was akin to the most insidious form of vacation: a two-week, 15-country, whirlwind tour. Except in this case, instead of getting a ...

Los Angeles Art Show takes place from January 21 to 25.

The 14th annual Los Angeles Art Show moves to its new venue this year. Only the Los Angeles Convention Center could hold this year’s unprecedented showcase, including over 175 prominent galleries from around the globe, exhibiting for sale a dazzling array of art from Rembrandt to Ruscha and beyond. Whether you’re out to acquire or simply be inspired, you must experience the powerful impact of over 15,000 paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, video, and sculpture, from master works of the past to cutting-edge contemporary art, at this ...

London Art Fair takes place from January 14 to 18.

Now entering its 21st year, London Art Fair is the U.K.’s largest modern British and contemporary art fair. Established in 1988, the fair encompasses over 100 rigorously selected galleries presenting modern British and international contemporary art. Attracting 24,000 visitors, London Art Fair gives galleries the opportunity to renew relationships with existing clients, and develop significant new contacts early in the New Year. Visitors include major collectors and representatives from public and private institutions—museums, galleries, and corporate collections—together with well-informed individuals who buy regularly from the fair.

London Art ...