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Fair Guides & Resources

Expert guidance for collectors, dealers, and first-time fair attendees.

Fair GuideNovember 1, 2025

The Art Fair Calendar: Every Major International Fair in 2026

From Art SG in January to Art Basel Miami Beach in December, the international art fair circuit runs year-round. Here is how serious collectors approach the calendar.

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Fair GuideOctober 15, 2025

Art Basel vs. Frieze: What Collectors Need to Know Before Attending

Both are unmissable. But they serve different collectors, show different material, and create very different buying experiences. Here is how to think about them.

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Collector AdviceSeptember 20, 2025

First-Time Buyer's Guide to Purchasing Art at a Fair

Buying art at a fair for the first time is exhilarating and slightly terrifying. Here is everything you need to know before you walk through the door with a credit card.

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Fair GuideAugust 10, 2025

TEFAF Maastricht: The World's Most Rigorous Vetting Process Explained

TEFAF's vetting committee reviews every single object before the fair opens to the public. It is the most demanding quality control process in the art market — and why collectors trust it.

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Artist ResourcesJuly 5, 2025

How to Get Your Gallery Into an International Art Fair

The application process for major art fairs is competitive, opaque, and often discouraging. Here is what jurors actually look for — and the alternatives when the answer is no.

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Market NewsJune 20, 2025

The Rise of the Boutique Art Fair: Why Collectors Are Skipping Art Basel

A growing number of serious collectors are passing on the mega-fairs in favour of NADA, Liste, Untitled, and their peers. The reasons say something important about where the market is heading.

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