SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience at the Shanghai International Art Fair! As an integral part of the YRD International Cultural Industries Expo, this event celebrates the thriving cultural industries in the region and attracts over 120,000 visitors each year. But that's not all – it's expanding into a colossal international event that occupies an impressive 82,000 sqm of exhibition space!

Featuring four main art exhibition areas with all works displayed are available for purchase:

• Galleries (1-3 years);
• Galleries (3+ years);
• Solo platform (for any established artist with a proven track record);
• Lifestyle (featuring fashion, designers, glass art, jewellery, video, and new media)

Attending the Shanghai Art Fair is not just about showcasing art; it's a strategic investment with promising returns. This event is the cornerstone of China's largest cluster for international cultural trade, the YRDICIE, and is hosted by the Governments of Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, and Anhui Province. It represents a collaborative effort to promote cultural exchange on a global scale. You can be sure that you will be investing in the future of the cultural industry.

SHANGHAI ART FAIR 2024

With an estimated 120,000 visitors, including 26,000 professional buyers, and an online audience of 2.3 million, this event is not to be missed! It's more than just an exhibition; it's a convergence of creativity, commerce, and cultural exchange. Come and experience the spectacle that is the Shanghai Art Fair 2024 – you won't regret it!

EVENT IN STATS

The Art Fair Shanghai is a must-see part of the YRD International Industries Expo (iCiE). Celebrate the thriving cultural industries of the region and witness the most exciting developments in art. The event is now bigger and better than ever — with an expanded exhibition space of 81,000 sqm, this international gathering is set to make an even greater impact. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something truly remarkable.

• Up to 100 exhibitors will be chosen to participate in the event based on the high competition and the interest of any collector, buyer, and investor of Chinese art.
• The expo is the largest international cultural trade cluster in China and is hosted by the Shanghai government.
• The 2022 Yangtze River Delta International Cultural Industries Expo was extensively covered in 725 original articles with a total of 807 thousand words by 173 media outlets and generated 1.39 million related news messages online.
• In 2016, the global art market recorded sales exceeding 45 billion US dollars, with the Asian art market ranking third globally in sales and having the largest auction market valued at 6.81 billion USD.
• China topped the global art auction sales, attracting renowned art institutions, museums, art galleries, top art collectors, and more to come to Shanghai.

Attention all art enthusiasts and connoisseurs, the Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair is eagerly waiting for you to join in. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the global art scene, where creativity knows no limits. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cultural hubs and witness the power of art to transcend all borders. Come join us in Shanghai and become part of a cultural extravaganza that will nourish your soul like never before.

Meanwhile, take a look into previous editions of SIAF in the lense of the photograph: