ART021
First launched in 2013, ART021 is part of the Shanghai International Arts Festival. It takes place annually in early November, at the same time as West Bund Art & Design. The fair has actually become a massive cultural event. As a matter of fact, it gathers at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, leading galleries, institutions and reknowned artists from around the world. In addition, quality is there and international collectors know that. They thus come to purchase some of the thousands of artworks exhibited. The trade show is divided in two sectors: “Main Galleries” focusing on 21st century and “Approach” dedicated to solo presentations and curated projects. In brief, ART021 strives to bring regional resources and global ambitions together.
Kylie Ying shares her views!
Co-Founder ART021
ART021 2024: November 7-10
Location
Shanghai Exhibition Center
1000 Yan’an Middle Rd
Jingan Qu
China
Art Periods
Contemporary
Contact
info@art021.org
Website
Insights ART021
Kylie Ying
Co-founder ART021 & JINGART
What would you say is the DNA of ART021?
3 words : diversified, dynamic, cutting-edge.
What type of galleries are chosen to exhibit, and why?
There are five sections at ART021. ‘Main Galleries’ focusing on 21st century contemporary art, and ‘Approach’ which supports emerging galleries by applying a different pricing model. For these two sections, galleries participate through open application. The quality of the exhibitions at ART021 is ensured by a strict selection by our professional committee, which consists of a list of leading galleries’ directors across the globe. ‘Detour’ is the curatorial section of ART021. By invitation only, it investigates discourses from regions beyond the Euro-American fabricated geographic networks and canonized narratives. The curator selects galleries that match the theme.
What is the price range of pieces? Who is the average buyer?
The works on offer at ART021 have a very wide price range from 50k RMB up to 10million RMB. Many significant pieces over €1million have been sold at the fair. Buyers come from all over the world, but mainly from the metropolis of China. However, there are also an increasing number of collectors from tier 3 or even tier 4 cities come to buy art works. China is huge in terms of the size and the population. There is an important market potential.
“3 words : diversified, dynamic, cutting-edge.”
ART021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair © Art Agenda
Who is the typical attendee of ART021?
ART021 actually attracts diverse audience including collectors, art professionals, designers, bankers, entrepreneurs, doctors, media, celebrities, students, etc. They all have in common is their passion about art.
What makes ART021 so special?
ART021 is committed to leveraging local recourses with a global perspective, supporting contemporary Chinese art and cultivating new generations of local collectors. We keep over 50% domestic participating galleries, and we are trying to bring the best artworks and galleries from overseas to Chinese audience. Moreover, we always try to discover new possibilities of an art fair and attract mass audience including collaborating with topnotch brands, organizing education forums, hosting interesting events, etc.
What are two other art fairs you would suggest?
Frieze Los Angeles and FIAC.
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• @leilahellergallery
• @bildhalle
• @galerie_magnin_a
• @erikadeakgallery
• @sundaramtagore
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📣Upcoming ‘1 minute in the booth’ at @photolondonfair 2024:
• @leilahellergallery
• @bildhalle
• @galerie_magnin_a
• @erikadeakgallery
• @sundaramtagore
#photolondon #photo #artfair #photography #photooftheday #photoeveryday #artgallery
@photolondonfair 2024. I’ve been very happy to explore for the first time this fair dedicated to photography which is celebrating its 9th edition at Somerset House.
My shopping lists includes:
• @andigaldi at @erikadeakgallery
• @omar_viktor at @galerie_magnin_a
• @cihanoncu at @dirimart
• @valerie_belin.officiel at @galerieobadia
Thank you @lapetiteetoileparis for the stunning pink suit 💕
#photolondon #contemporaryphotography #contemporaryphoto #photolover #photography #photographer #contemporaryart #somersethouse
May 15
@photolondonfair 2024. I’ve been very happy to explore for the first time this fair dedicated to photography which is celebrating its 9th edition at Somerset House.
My shopping lists includes:
• @andigaldi at @erikadeakgallery
• @omar_viktor at @galerie_magnin_a
• @cihanoncu at @dirimart
• @valerie_belin.officiel at @galerieobadia
Thank you @lapetiteetoileparis for the stunning pink suit 💕
#photolondon #contemporaryphotography #contemporaryphoto #photolover #photography #photographer #contemporaryart #somersethouse
Laura Lati’s full review about Frieze Art Week 2024 is now available on artfairmag.com 🙌🏻
@art_infatuated_laura @friezeofficial @newartdealers @futurefairs
#friezeartweek #newyorkart #newyorkartweek #frieze #frieze2024 #contemporaryart #newyork #artlover
May 11
Laura Lati’s full review about Frieze Art Week 2024 is now available on artfairmag.com 🙌🏻
@art_infatuated_laura @friezeofficial @newartdealers @futurefairs
#friezeartweek #newyorkart #newyorkartweek #frieze #frieze2024 #contemporaryart #newyork #artlover
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#ravellepillay #southafrican #southafricanart #southafricanartist #africanart #contemporaryafricanart
May 8
In conversation with @ravellepillay, a talented young artist from South Africa, represented by @goodman_gallery. Ravelle is known for exploring colonial legacies. She discussed her blend of figuration and abstraction, drawing from personal and national archives. Despite challenges, she remains committed to making a positive impact on the art scene.
#ravellepillay #southafrican #southafricanart #southafricanartist #africanart #contemporaryafricanart
My article about @urbanartfair 2024. Dive into the 8th edition of this article fair dedicated to urban art.
#urbanartfair #urbanart #streetart #jefaerosol #arturbain #invader #bleklerat #misstic #levalet
May 6
My article about @urbanartfair 2024. Dive into the 8th edition of this article fair dedicated to urban art.
#urbanartfair #urbanart #streetart #jefaerosol #arturbain #invader #bleklerat #misstic #levalet
@friezeofficial New York by @art_infatuated_laura for @artfairmag. Laura’s picks include:
• @h.ollyh.endry at @stephenfriedmangallery
• @kenpricestudio_official at @xavierhufkens
• @jesse_wine at @themoderninstitute
• @studiotomassaraceno at @tanyabonakdargallery
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May 4
@friezeofficial New York by @art_infatuated_laura for @artfairmag. Laura’s picks include:
• @h.ollyh.endry at @stephenfriedmangallery
• @kenpricestudio_official at @xavierhufkens
• @jesse_wine at @themoderninstitute
• @studiotomassaraceno at @tanyabonakdargallery
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@danyszgallery at @urbanartfair 2024. Associate director Clémence Demolling presents a sculpture by @xmarkjenkinsx from 2021, ‘Holy Bible of War Cinema’.
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May 2
@danyszgallery at @urbanartfair 2024. Associate director Clémence Demolling presents a sculpture by @xmarkjenkinsx from 2021, ‘Holy Bible of War Cinema’.
#markjenkins #markjenkinsart #streetart #urbanart #urbanartfair #arturbain #contemporaryartist #artworkoftheday #strikingart
@jefaerosol at @urbanartfair 2024. The artist was featured in two booths: @david_pluskwa_art_contemporain & @galerie_mathgoth
Such a talented and inspiring artist!
#urbanart #jefaerosol #jefaérosol #jefaerosolart #urbanartfair #graffiti #streetart #aerosolart #aerosol
Apr 29
@jefaerosol at @urbanartfair 2024. The artist was featured in two booths: @david_pluskwa_art_contemporain & @galerie_mathgoth
Such a talented and inspiring artist!
#urbanart #jefaerosol #jefaérosol #jefaerosolart #urbanartfair #graffiti #streetart #aerosolart #aerosol
@underdogs_gallery at @urbanartfair 2024. Jessica Louro presents the work of the duo of artists @pichiavo who mixes Greek aesthetic with graffiti art.
#urbanart #pichiavo #pichiavograffiti #pichiavostudio #streetart #graffiti #urbanartfair #arturbain
Apr 28
@underdogs_gallery at @urbanartfair 2024. Jessica Louro presents the work of the duo of artists @pichiavo who mixes Greek aesthetic with graffiti art.
#urbanart #pichiavo #pichiavograffiti #pichiavostudio #streetart #graffiti #urbanartfair #arturbain
@mazelgalerie at @urbanartfair 2024 where I’ve came across the work of @levalet.art, a highly talented artist who create these amazing works with a peaceful foreground with an impactful background.
A real art crush (I’ve bought two pieces of him for my personal collection!)
#levalet #figurativeart #urbanartfair #urbanart #streetart #meaningfulart #contemporaryart
Apr 27
@mazelgalerie at @urbanartfair 2024 where I’ve came across the work of @levalet.art, a highly talented artist who create these amazing works with a peaceful foreground with an impactful background.
A real art crush (I’ve bought two pieces of him for my personal collection!)
#levalet #figurativeart #urbanartfair #urbanart #streetart #meaningfulart #contemporaryart
📣Upcoming ‘1 minute in the booth’ at @urbanartfair 2024:
• @jefaerosol at @david_pluskwa_art_contemporain & @galerie_mathgoth
• @underdogs_gallery
• @mazelgalerie
• @danyszgallery
• @ekowgalerie
#urbanartfair #urbanart #arturbain #jefaerosol #aerosolart #graffiti #streetart #artfair
Apr 26
📣Upcoming ‘1 minute in the booth’ at @urbanartfair 2024:
• @jefaerosol at @david_pluskwa_art_contemporain & @galerie_mathgoth
• @underdogs_gallery
• @mazelgalerie
• @danyszgallery
• @ekowgalerie
#urbanartfair #urbanart #arturbain #jefaerosol #aerosolart #graffiti #streetart #artfair
@urbanartfair 2024 has just opened the doors of its 7th edition in Paris! Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into this vibrant art and experience the raw, the real, the street-brought-indoors!
Artists featured in the video:
• Keith Haring at @vroomandvarossieau
• @ernestpignon at @art_to_be_gallery
• @missticofficiel at @art_to_be_gallery
• @ladypinknyc at @graffitiandco
• @invaderwashere at @galerieangebasso
Photo cover at @brugier_rigail_galerie and first scene at @malagacha_gallery with @svengraffiti
Thank you @gkeroparis for the very arty jumpsuit and @karinearabianparis for the shoes 💚
#urbanartfair #urbanart #arturbain #streetart #graffiti #invader #ernestpignonernest #keithharing #misstic #ladypink
Apr 25
@urbanartfair 2024 has just opened the doors of its 7th edition in Paris! Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into this vibrant art and experience the raw, the real, the street-brought-indoors!
Artists featured in the video:
• Keith Haring at @vroomandvarossieau
• @ernestpignon at @art_to_be_gallery
• @missticofficiel at @art_to_be_gallery
• @ladypinknyc at @graffitiandco
• @invaderwashere at @galerieangebasso
Photo cover at @brugier_rigail_galerie and first scene at @malagacha_gallery with @svengraffiti
Thank you @gkeroparis for the very arty jumpsuit and @karinearabianparis for the shoes 💚
#urbanartfair #urbanart #arturbain #streetart #graffiti #invader #ernestpignonernest #keithharing #misstic #ladypink