Taipei Dangdai Cancels 2026 Edition Amid Global Art Market Slump
Taipei Dangdai has cancelled its 2026 edition and is undergoing strategic reassessment. The Taiwanese art fair, launched in 2019, saw a 40% drop in gallery participation at its sixth edition in May compared to its debut. Major international galleries and key local players were absent, with weakened purchasing momentum despite strong local attendance. Fewer overseas collectors attended the event. Co-director Robin Peckham departed ahead of the 2025 edition after leading since inception. Organized by The Art Assembly alongside Art SG in Singapore and Tokyo Gendai in Yokohama, the fair's future model, timing, scale, and format are under review. The global art market downturn continues to impact major institutions and fairs worldwide.
Key facts
- Taipei Dangdai cancelled its 2026 edition
- The fair held its sixth edition in May
- Gallery participation dropped 40% compared to 2019
- Major international galleries and key local players were absent
- Fewer overseas collectors attended despite strong local turnout
- Purchasing momentum weakened significantly
- Co-director Robin Peckham departed before the 2025 edition
- The fair is part of The Art Assembly's three Asian fairs
Entities
Institutions
- Taipei Dangdai
- The Art Assembly
- Art SG
- Tokyo Gendai
Locations
- Taipei
- Taiwan
- Singapore
- Yokohama
- Japan