Chicago - SOFA Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair
6. -8. Nov. 2009

CHICAGO - Celebrating its 16th year, SOFA CHICAGO 2009, the critically acclaimed Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair, returns to Navy Pier's Festival Hall (600 E. Grand Avenue) Nov. 6 - 8 to present masterworks from top international galleries and dealers. The Chicago fair will also feature special exhibits by renowned museums, universities and arts organizations, as well an extensive lecture series, all included in the admission price. Debuting this year is SOLO at SOFA, dedicated spaces on the show floor featuring cutting-edge installations by individual artists outside of the more formal structure of the representing gallery's exhibit booth.

Mark Lyman, founding director of SOFA says, "In this difficult economy, we're delighted by the quality galleries participating again this year, including New York's venerable Barry Friedman Ltd. and London's Galerie Besson, as well as dealers from Argentina, Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Finland, Israel and Italy. We're also planning a major presentation on Studio Furniture and will honor of the lifework and influence of the late Sam Maloof." 

http://www.sofaexpo.com/

 Maastricht - TEFAF World leading Art & Antiques Fair
12. - 21 March 2010

As a visitor to TEFAF Maastricht you will be present at an outstanding event, one that offers the best choice of the very best in fine art. You will have a unique chance to view and to buy paintings from Bruegel to Bacon as well as objects reflecting 6,000 years of excellence in the applied arts.

No where else will you find such an elegantly displayed selection of genuine masterpieces from 239 of the world's most prestigious international dealers.

No where else will you find such rigorous investigation of their quality, condition and authenticity. Every item is checked by one of 25 vetting committees made up of over 155 internationally respected experts.

And no where else will you find yourself in such a distinguished and stimulating company of dealers, academics, art critics, and collectors. During the week of the fair, anyone who is anyone in the field of fine art will be at TEFAF Maastricht.

http://www.tefaf.com/