Every year, Tokyo becomes a hot spot for art and, every year, newcomers to the scene consider taking the plunge and buying their first piece. Now in its 11th year, Art Fair Tokyo hopes to make things a little easier on first-time buyers.
"Art can be a part of anyone's lifestyle," declares Naohiko Kishi, charismatic executive producer of Japan's largest art market and festival. "It can be something you grow together with throughout your lifetime. The theme of our fair this year embodies that vision."
Taking place from May 12 to 14, Art Fair Tokyo will again occupy the massive halls of Tokyo International Forum. The event will have a record 157 galleries from around the world on show, bringing together a full spectrum of styles and periods, from antiques to contemporary pieces. Sure enough, the theme of this year's installment is "Art is a lifestyle," and, in conjunction with the main galleries, it will feature three cornerstones of content — namely Projects, which is working under the playfully provocative motto "Don't feel, THINK," as well as sections called Artistic Practices and 100KIN.