Now in its 16th year, Art Frankfurt, the top market platform for contemporary art in Europe, will again attract many art enthusiasts and collectors to the metropolis on the River Main. Art Frankfurt welcomes both trade visitors and the general public, and offers a unique overview of the latest trends in the art market. 165 galleries from twelve countries will participate in the event, featuring works from more than 2000 artists.
Now in its 16th year, Art Frankfurt, the top market platform for
contemporary art in Europe, will again attract many art enthusiasts and
collectors to the metropolis on the River Main. From May 7 - 10, 2004, the
trade fair for young art will take place in the prestigious Hall 1,
directly beneath the Frankfurt Messeturm tower. Art Frankfurt welcomes
both trade visitors and the general public, and offers a unique overview
of the latest trends in the art market. 165 galleries from twelve
countries will participate in the event, featuring works from more than
2,000 artists.
The Exhibition Areas
Modern stands for artistic positions of the recent past (from 1960
onwards) and their development and contemporary interpretation in a
present day setting. Many of the artists shown here have already achieved
a degree of commercial success while their 'big break' has yet to come.
For collectors, this is the perfect opportunity to get in at ground floor
level and buy before any sharp price increases take effect.
Avantgarde is all about the here and now. A wide range of creative
directions that have been pushing the boundaries of artistic expression
since the mid 1990s are presented for critical discussion. Alongside
artists who have already contributed significantly to the world of
international exhibitions, members of the newest generation of artists are
featured heavily - and are ripe for discovery!
Edition is a treasure trove of multiples, artists' books, photo and video
editions. Well-loved classics and current new releases will delight the
hearts of connoisseurs and newcomers in equal measure.
Fair exhibitors will also give special presentations to complement the
three exhibition areas, making Art Frankfurt one of the top spots for
contemporary art in Europe:
One Artist Shows are more extensive profiles of individual artists and
their work, giving the audience the opportunity to gain a more in-depth
understanding of the creative expression of specific artists.
Projects is a dedicated area for large-scale, spatial or contextual
installations and media presentations.
New & Upcoming introduces artists with no previous exposure to national
and international art fairs who have made only cursory appearances or been
part of isolated group showings at international exhibitions.
Date
May 7 - 10, 2004
Preview and Vernissage: May 6, 2004
Opening hours
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
last day of the fair until 6 p.m.
(exhibitors respectively 1 hour before/afterwards)
Preview
3 - 6 p.m.
Vernissage
6 - 9:30 p.m.
Setting-up period
May 4: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
May 5: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
May 6: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dismantling period
May 10: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
May 11: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Art Frankfurt 2004
Messe fur junge Kunst
Avantgarde, Modern, Edition
7. bis 10. Mai 2004, Frankfurt am Main
May 7 - 10, 2004,
daily 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
last day 11 a.m - 6 p.m.
Infoline: +49 69 75 75 66 64
Location
Messe Frankfurt, Hall 1, City entrance