Each fair is its own ecosystem, with its own hierarchies and gatekeepers, and they are not all built the same. A guide to 14 different types of art fairs.
Art Fairs
In this category, we are digging into what makes art fairs tick, offering insights for artists on successfully navigating the art fair circuit.
ARCO Art Fair Madrid 2026 – A Complete and Pragmatic Review
ARCO Art fair Madrid 2026: Gallery application process, reviewing the show, keeping history of the previous editions and major artworks.
Are Art Fairs Worth It? [Costs/ Sales] 4 Artists & Galleries
We crunch numbers so artists & galleries can judge whether art fairs are goldmines or money pits. Are art fairs worth it? Skip guesswork…
What Is an Art Fair? Rules and meaning of the $65B Industry
Beyond the openings and champagne. Learn what an art fair is and the real rules of how the $65B market operates behind the scenes.
ARCO LISBON – The Art Fair Week in Portugal Complete Review
Portugal Lisbon 2024, ARCO LISBOA opened its doors to international collectors. Our review of the art fair and from the participating galleries.
Art fairs for individual artists independent without gallery
Art fairs for individual artists: independent business without gallery representation. Listed (clio, parallax, the other, superfine) with tips, pros and cons
Interview Paula Nascimiento: Contemporary African Art Focus
Paula Nascimiento curator of Arco Lisboa’s “African Focus” talk in this interview about her approach on inviting galleries from the African continent.