Five Major Art Fairs Proceed in March 2020 Despite Coronavirus Concerns
Despite the Coronavirus outbreak that led to the cancellation of Art Basel Hong Kong, five major international art fairs are proceeding in March 2020 with enhanced health and safety measures. The Armory Show in New York (March 5–8) hosts 178 exhibitors from 31 countries at Piers 90 and 94, featuring sections like Galleries, Presents, and a new curated program on Pier 90 including Perspectives, Focus, and Platform. Collectible in Brussels (March 5–8) returns for its third edition at the Vanderborght building, focusing on 21st-century collectible design. TEFAF Maastricht (March 7–15) at MECC presents 280 exhibitors across eight sections including TEFAF Showcase for emerging galleries. Art Fair Tokyo (March 19–22) at Tokyo International Forum marks its 15th edition with 147 exhibitors from 29 cities, themed 'With Art,' and is the largest edition by exhibition space. Art Dubai (March 25–28) at Madinat Jumeirah features 90 galleries from 38 countries, with a focus on the Global South and curated sections. In Italy, MIA Photo Fair has been postponed, and Salone del Mobile has been moved from April to June.
Key facts
- Art Basel Hong Kong was cancelled due to Coronavirus.
- The Armory Show runs March 5–8 at Piers 90 and 94 in New York.
- Collectible in Brussels is dedicated to 21st-century collectible design.
- TEFAF Maastricht features 280 exhibitors and runs March 7–15.
- Art Fair Tokyo is the largest edition ever with 147 exhibitors.
- Art Dubai focuses on the Global South with 90 galleries from 38 countries.
- MIA Photo Fair in Italy was postponed indefinitely.
- Salone del Mobile was postponed from April to June.
Entities
Artists
- Donna Huanca
- Claudio Parmiggiani
- Toby Ziegler
- Jonas Mekas
- Leonardo Drew
- Jana Vander Lee
- Joseph Cornell
- Philip Guston
- Robert Indiana
- Giulio Paolini
- Pierre Soulages
- Vija Celmins
- Jasper Johns
- Brice Marden
- Ed Ruscha
- Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson
Institutions
- The Armory Show
- TEFAF Maastricht
- Art Fair Tokyo
- Art Dubai
- Collectible
- MIA Photo Fair
- Salone del Mobile
- Simon Lee Gallery
- APALAZZOGALLERY
- Pearl Lam Galleries
- Inman Gallery
- Barbara Mathes Gallery
- ARCHEUS / POST-MODERN
- Susan Sheehan Gallery
- ACA Galleries
- MECC Maastricht
- Tokyo International Forum
- Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre
- Vanderborght building
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Maastricht
- Netherlands
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- Hong Kong
- China
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom
- Shanghai
- Singapore
- Brescia
- Denver
- Nigeria
- Sudan
- Vietnam
- Middle East
- North Africa
- South Asia
- India
- Lebanon
- Germany
- South Africa
- Pier 90
- Pier 94
- Midtown Manhattan
- Rue de l’Ecuyer 50
- Forum 100
- Al Sufouh Road
- Umm Suqeim