Market Art Fair Stockholm: A Boutique Fair Model for the Nordics
The 20th Market Art Fair will take place from April 23 to 26, 2026, at Magasin 9 in Stockholm, focusing on Nordic values and fostering human connections. Established in 2006 by galleries from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, it originally featured only Nordic galleries under the direction of Lars Nittve. Since 2025, the fair has expanded to include international galleries, showcasing 54 exhibitors from eight countries and 150 artists, with 80% being Nordic and 20% international. Notable works include Olafur Eliasson's 'Rare metallic plant' at i8 gallery, Benjamin Orlow at Season 4 Episode 6, and Isabella Ducrot at Belenius. Early sales feature Moa Holm Niklasson's sculptures priced at 18,000 SEK and Jonatan Pihlgren's works at 21,000 SEK. The fair also champions equality, Sámi art, and a 50/50 revenue distribution.
Key facts
- Market Art Fair 20th edition held April 23–26, 2026 at Magasin 9, Stockholm.
- Founded in 2006 by galleries from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
- Originally limited to Nordic galleries; opened to international galleries in 2025.
- Record 54 exhibitors from 8 countries, 150 artists (80% Nordic, 20% international).
- Director Sara Berner Bengtsson emphasizes openness over nationalism.
- Olafur Eliasson shows 'Rare metallic plant' (2026) at i8 gallery.
- Benjamin Orlow represents Nordic Pavilion at Venice Biennale, shown by Season 4 Episode 6.
- Isabella Ducrot created Dior SS24 scenery at Musée Rodin in 2024.
- Moa Holm Niklasson's ceramic sculptures sold for 18,000 SEK each.
- Jonatan Pihlgren's works sold for 21,000 SEK each at Coulisse Gallery.
- Revenue split: 50% artist, 50% gallery.
- Sámi artist Carola Grahn shown at Galleri Nicolai Wallner.
- Stands rotated annually; communal dinner mixes all participants.
Entities
Artists
- Olafur Eliasson
- Benjamin Orlow
- Isabella Ducrot
- Romina Bassu
- Moa Holm Niklasson
- Jonatan Pihlgren
- Carola Grahn
- Lars Nittve
- Sara Berner Bengtsson
- Maria Grazia Chiuri
Institutions
- Market Art Fair
- Tate Modern
- i8 gallery
- Season 4 Episode 6
- Belenius
- Finch Project
- Galleri Helle Knudsen
- Coulisse Gallery
- Galleri Nicolai Wallner
- Palazzo Strozzi
- Musée Rodin
- Dior
- Chelsea Flower Show
- Venice Biennale
- Stockholm Art Week
- Frieze London
Locations
- Stockholm
- Sweden
- Magasin 9
- Reykjavík
- Iceland
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- Bath
- United Kingdom
- London
- Florence
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- Göteborg
- Nordic region