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/

Brussels - 55. Int. Antiques & Fine Arts Fair
22 - 31 January 2010

TOUR & TAXIS
For the seventh time, the Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair will take place in the large halls of the mail sorting station of "Thurn & Taxis" The exhibition space comprises a total surface of 12.400 m², spread over room 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the building A. This historical building, located along the Willebroek canal, is a wonderful example of the Belgian industrial architectural heritage. It was built around 1903-1904 according to the plans of the architect Van Humbeek and was originally used as a storage place for transit merchandise. Technically seen it is the most astonishing building of the site, covered by a phenomenal metal frame of 17.000 m². The complex is situated in the heart of Brussels, only a few minutes from Place Rogier, the North Station and the tube station Yser.

www.brafa.be

London - Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair
4. - 13. June 2010

Now in its 36th year, the Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair is the essential art and antiques event in London for over 30,000 private buyers, curators, interior designers and devotees from around the world taking place in June 2009.

Housed in Olympia's magnificent Grand Hall, the annual June Fair is the largest, and only truly international Fine Art and Antiques Fair in London, offering an unparalleled variety of world class art and antiques for sale.

Over 260 of the world's most prestigious British and international galleries will exhibit an extraordinary selection of unique pieces, ranging from ancient Chinese ceramics to Art Deco jewellery, 20th century Design Classics, Old Master paintings
and a diverse range of furniture from English formal, oak and country to painted and Continental.

Each object on sale has been carefully vetted by a team of 200 experts.

http://www.olympiaartsinternational.com

London - BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair
25. - 31. March 2010

The BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair is the UK's premier national art and antiques Fair, and was voted 'Fair of the Year' 2000. Conveniently situated at the Duke of York Square, by Sloane Square in Chelsea, the BADA Fair takes place in one of London's most exclusive commercial and residential areas & provides a unique forum in which to buy art & antiques. Visitors enjoy the enormous variety of the exhibits for sale including fine English furniture, wonderful paintings & textiles, clocks, glass & ceramics, silver & jewellery.

http://www.bada-antiques-fair.co.uk/

 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/