Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair 2026
The 4th Shanghai International Art Fair runs 1‑3 May 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). The fair showcases a mix of emerging and established artists, with highlighted works such as Christopher Dear’s "Mycelium in my Mind" ($250), Anastasia Yanchuk (Nati)’s "Il Sorriso Della Geisha" ($3,275), Jan Oberg’s "Sweet Tamarind Man" ($500), Annemarie Ambrosoli’s "The Flower of Joy" ($7,500) and Katia Serek’s "Awaiting" ($800). Over 30 exhibitors are listed, including curators, galleries, and individual artists like Angela Thouless, Anja Diabaté, Barbara Palka Winek, and many others. The event includes an online art gallery, buying and selling platforms, collector visits, interviews, and media coverage. Organized under the YRD International Cultural Industries Expo, it expects 120,000 visitors (26,000 professional buyers) and a 2.3 million‑strong online audience, offering strong ROI for participants. The fair is supported by Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui governments and aims to strengthen Shanghai’s art industry and attract global cultural institutions.
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