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Major Art Fairs Kicking Off 2025

Art fairs continue to be pivotal in the global art market, offering investors, collectors, and enthusiasts opportunities to explore new talents and acquire exceptional works.

Africa Basel 2025, Curatorial Board comprising Azu Nwagbogu, Michèle Sandoz, Serge Tiroche, and Greer Valley. Credit: Africa Basel
Guests at Art Basel Miami Credit: Art Basel Miami


This year’s lineup of international art fairs promises a dynamic mix of contemporary, modern, and digital art showcased in iconic venues across the globe. Below is a comprehensive guide to the major art fairs in the first half of 2025, organized chronologically for ease of navigation.

 

January


ART SG marks the beginning of the global art calendar with its third edition at Marina Bay Sands. Known for its impressive lineup of over 100 exhibitors, the fair will feature top-tier galleries such as Gagosian, Thaddaeus Ropac, and White Cube, alongside Southeast Asian galleries like STPI and Richard Koh Fine Art. A key platform for blue-chip and emerging artists, ART SG is a must-visit for those interested in Southeast Asian contemporary art.

Location: Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre

Dates: January 16 (VIP Preview), January 17–19 (General Admission)

 

Celebrating Africa’s rich artistic heritage, 1-54 Marrakech will present its impactful boutique fair at the luxurious La Mamounia Hotel and DADA. Featuring 25 exhibitors such as Gallery 1957, Loft Art Gallery, and Nil Gallery, the event showcases contemporary African art and its diaspora’s contributions to global creativity.

Location: La Mamounia Hotel and DADA

Dates: January 30–February 2

 

February

Returning to Santa Monica Airport, Frieze Los Angeles promises over 100 galleries, including Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, and David Zwirner. The Focus section will spotlight younger galleries under Essence Harden’s curatorship, while site-specific installations organized by the Art Production Fund will explore the theme “Inside Out.” Accompanying fairs Felix LA and Santa Monica Post Office add further depth to the city’s art week.

Location: Santa Monica Airport

Dates: February 20–23

 

South Africa As Africa's largest contemporary art fair, it showcases over 100 exhibitors, highlighting artists from across Africa and beyond. it offers a platform for galleries, collectors, curators and artists from around the globe to create connections at the forefront of contemporary art.

Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town

Dates: February 21 – 23, 2025

 

March

Asia’s premier art fair, Art Basel Hong Kong, will host 242 exhibitors from 42 countries. Divided into Galleries, Discoveries, and Insights sections, the fair highlights emerging artists and historical works from the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, alternative events like Supper Club provide a counterpoint to the main fair.

Location: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

Dates: March 28–30

 

Nigeria’s +234 Art Fair champions local talent, offering a platform for emerging Nigerian artists. The fair highlights the country’s vibrant art ecosystem and growing collector base.

Location: EcoBank PanAfrican Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Dates: March 27–31

 

April

As the largest art fair in the Middle East, Art Dubai will showcase over 100 galleries across four sections: Contemporary, Modern, Digital, and Bawwaba. New participants like Bortolami and Mizuma Art Gallery underscore the fair’s growing global appeal.

Location: Madinat Jumeirah

Dates: April 18–20

 

June

Art Basel’s flagship fair in Basel brings together over 250 leading galleries offering high-value works. Satellite events like Liste and June Art Fair provide alternative spaces for cutting-edge and emerging artists, making Basel the ultimate destination for art aficionados in June.

Location: Messe Basel

Dates: June 19–22


Africa Basel is the international art fair for contemporary art, specializing in works and artists from Africa and its diaspora. The fair promotes dialogue between galleries, collectors, artists and art enthusiasts and helps to further strengthen the growing global interest in African art. Africa Basel is a central meeting place to explore new perspectives and celebrate Africa's rich artistic traditions and innovations.

Location: Ackermannshof basel

Dates: June 17–22




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Major Art Fairs Kicking Off 2025

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