Art Future fair’s 450 artists draw 2,000 visitors on first day
REGIONAL FOCUS: The Taipei art event, founded three years ago, highlights contemporary Asian art and awards prizes to high- potential newcomers
By Sherry Hsiao / Staff reporter
Nearly 2,000 people visited the Art Future contemporary art fair in Taipei on its opening day on Friday, the fair’s organizers said, adding that three art galleries generated more than NT$1 million (US$35,224) in sales on the first day.
The fair held a VIP preview from noon to 8pm at the Grand Hyatt Taipei in Xinyi District (信義), the Art Future executive committee said in a statement.
Third edition of Art Future in Taipei to feature works of more than 450 artists
WIDE PARTICIPATION: Nearly 80 up-and-coming artists are to compete for the Art Future Prize, and the top three winners would be featured at the Art Future fair
By Sherry Hsiao / Staff reporter
The third edition of the contemporary art fair Art Future is to open in Taipei on Feb. 5, presenting the works of more than 450 local and international artists, including Japanese artists Moe Nakamura, Ayako Rokkaku and Yayoi Kusama, the organizer said.
Nearly 50 art galleries, alternative spaces or schools are to participate in the event, the Art Future Executive Committee said in a statement.