please follow me as i blog from some of my favorite art, antiques, and furniture fairs for 2012.
a trade fair held twice a year at paris nord villepinte exhibition center, is an interior design trend barometer. this january,
three staged salons. what better way to start the year than by discovering the emerging design trends? or, by visiting paris?
jan 20-29 winter antiques show | new york NY
the
winter antiques show, the best of the best' american antiques show held at the park avenue armory, features exceptional american, asian, english and european fine and decorative arts, dating from antiquity through the 1960's. special events include the 'see and be seen'
opening night party, and the
'meet the designers' reception on
young collectors night. during the
expert eye lectures with book signings, you could also meet interior designers
jeffrey billhuber, the author of
the way home: reflections on american beauty, and
david kleinberg, the author of
traditional now: interiors by david kleinberg. definitely worth a trip to new york in january, despite the cold weather!
feb 1-3 design san francisco | san francisco CA
highlights of
design san francisco at the
SFDC (san francisco design center) include
presentations,
panel discussions,
seminars,
product launches, and
receptions. the
keynote presentations are all about building (or, rebuilding) your business. be inspired by
trina turk, who built a fashion and furnishings empire, san francisco interior designers
michael booth and
douglas durkin, who started their own design firms, or california interior designers|bloggers
melanie coddington, grant k. gibson, and
scot meacham wood, who use social media to drive their businesses.
gregory peters will also talk about self publishing his new book,
the dark side of decorating. and,
charlotte moss will be signing her latest book,
charlotte moss decorates: the art of creating elegant and inspired room.
mar 16-24 asia week | new york NY
asia week, a collaboration between new york asian art specialists, auction houses, museums, and cultural institutions, includes
exhibitions,
auctions, and
special events. this year's event guide will be published on the
asia week website in february 2012.
mar 16-25 the european fine arts fair (TEFAF) | maastricht netherlands
TEFAF maastricht sets the standard. anyone who is anyone in the fields of fine or decorative arts, including distinguished dealers, academics, critics, curators, or collectors, attends
maastricht. for
TEFAF, the interior of the maastricht exhibition & congress centre is transformed into an elegant cityscape, with aisles named after the avenues of major european cities, landscaped medians, and pedestrian walkways lined with stands featuring fine and decorative arts from 260 dealers in 16 countries.
TEFAF sets rigerous vetting standards, so the quality, condition, and authenticity rivals the best museum collections in the world. exhibits feature not only
antiques, antiquities, paintings, manuscripts, and
paper, but also
modern, design, and a
showcase of six recently established galleries. and the
haute joallerie? dazzling!
PDC
mar 21-22 west week | los angeles CA
highlights of
west week at the
pdc (pacific design center) include
keynote lectures,
showroom programs,
new product introductions,
book signings, and
special events. la is always a 'scene', and
west week is never an exception!
apr 17-22 salone internationale del mobile | milan italy
the most directional bathroom, kitchen, lighting, office, and home furnishings debut at the
salone internationale del mobile. italian designers and manufacturers create outstanding products. so, what could be more inspiring than celebrating the most innovative design in this most fashionable city?
LA CIENEGA DESIGN
Q U A R T E R
may 9-12 legends 2012 | los angeles CA
the
LCDQ (la cienega design quarter), along with the nearby
PDC (pacific design center), is a los angeles interior design shopping mecca.
legends 2012 | windows to the world celebrates the impact of travel on design with
programs and
events including keynote panel discussions, cocktail parties and receptions, coffee and tea parties, personal appearances, trunk shows, and exhibitions. the
displays in the windows
of the antique, furniture, rug, accessories, and art galleries, shops and showrooms that line the courtyards, avenues, and boulevards of the
LCDQ are not to be missed! who can resist a little window shopping?
DDB
may 16 spring market | new york NY
save the date for
spring market at the
decoration & design (D&D) building...
Olympia
International Fine Art &
Antiques Fair
jun 7-17 olympia internatioal fine art & antiques fair | london united kingdom
'summer olympia', held at the olympia exhibition centre, still suffers from an identity crisis, with ever changing names, organizers, fair designs, marketing strategies, and dating guidelines. the latest is
contemporary olympia, a showcase for contemporary and modern art, furniture, and design that debuted in 2011. however,
olympia is still considered a
vip resource by many american interior designers, and a business barometer by the british antiques trade.
Art | Basel
jun 14-17 art basel | basel switzerland
art | basel, held at messe basel, is the world's most prestigious modern and contemporary art show. need i say more?
MASTERPIECE
2012 | LONDON
jun 28-jul 4 masterpiece | london united kingdom
masterpiece | london, held on the south grounds of the royal hospital chelsea, revolutionized the format of international antiques fairs.
masterpiece features old or new, traditional or moder objects of distinctive design, aesthetic excellence, and superb quality. does
masterpiece feature 'the best of the best from around the world'? or, does
TEFAF 'set the standard'?
sept 7-11 MAISON & OBJET | paris france
how about attending
MAISON & OBJET in january
and september?
pourquoi pas?
sept 13-16 SF 20/21 | san francisco CA
the
SF 20/21 : san francisco 20th century art and design show & sale is postponed until 19-22 september 2013.
PDC
sept 20 fall market | los angeles CA
can't get enough of the la design scene? then come to
fall market at the
PDC (pacific design center)...
DDB
oct 10-11 fall market | new york NY
save the dates for
fall market at the
decoration & design (D&D) building...
oct 25-28 san francisco fall antiques show | san francisco CA
the
san francisco fall antiques show, held at fort mason center, is the oldest continuously operating international antiques show on the west coast. over 60 local, domestic, and international dealesrs offer an extraordinary range of fine and decorative arts in all styles from all periods. and don't miss the
preview party benefit gala. one of the premier social events of the season!
nov 1-10 asian art in london | london united kingdom
held throughout london, a center for asian art rivaled only by new york or hong kong,
asian art in london features
lectures,
courses,
conferences,
exhibitions,
auctions at
bonham's, christie's, and
sotheby's, receptions, and
galas. the receptions, hosted on consecutive evenings by asian art dealers in kensington church street, st. james's, and mayfair, are not to be missed!
Winter Fine Art &
Antiques Fair, Olympia
tbd winter fine art & antiques fair olympia | london united kingdom
'winter olympia' is traditionally more classic than
'summer olympia' because it usually features more members of the
british antiques dealer's association (BADA), who often exhibit at the
BADA antiques & fine art fair in the spring or at
masterpiece | london in the summer. even so, many american interior designers (including
moi) consider both
'winter olympia' and
'summer olympia' vip events.
Art | Basel | Miami Beach
dec 6-9 art basel miami beach | miami FL
art | basel | miami beach (ABMB), held at the miami beach convention center, is the most prestigious american modern and contemporary art show. during the show, there are satellite exhibitions at every imaginable venue, including public and private art museums, such as the
museum of contemporary art (MOCA), the
rubell family collection, or the
cisneros fontanais art foundation (CIFO), the
miami design district, or the
wynwood arts district. no wonder it's a favorite winter meeting place for international collectors, artists, dealers, curators, and critics. during
ABMB, miami buzzes with exclusive
parties and events. so, rent a ferrari if you want to arrive instyle... and, pack your party clothes...
these are some of my favorite events...
what are some of yours?
