Art Brussels
Event Info
Art Brussels was founded in 1968 and is known for being among the most notable contemporary art fairs in Europe. It is also considered to be one of the must-see art fair events on the international art calendar. This event was created to offer a unique opportunity for discovering the cultural and artistic scene in this European capital, showcasing its rich art varieties. The event takes place annually in April and has become a very popular fair that welcomes 25,000 attendees. As of 2016, Art Brussels has taken place in the Tour & Taxis building right in the heart of the city.
As of 2019, the fair launched the INVITED section, a new and diverse section that is there to support emerging art spaces and galleries that have never participated in this event before. These art spaces and galleries are selected to be a part of this event because they have a unique spin on the traditional gallery format of displaying art.
Sadly, due to the pandemic, the 2021 edition of Art Brussels also had to change. In addition to its offline Contemporary art gallery tour this year, Art Brussels has launched a new online platform to open its wide range of exhibitions to visitors from all over the world. Originally scheduled for April 22-25, the online viewing rooms of Art Brussels will now be made available to the public between June 2-14 to coincide with its offline gallery tour from June 3-6.
No registration or tickets are needed to attend these online viewing rooms.
FAQ
Has the event been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns? If so, was it canceled for 2020, 2021, or both?
Sadly, due to the pandemic, the 2021 edition of Art Brussels also had to change to add an online version.
What is your current timeline for the event? When is it set to occur? Was it postponed or moved from its original date?
The art fair will now celebrate a week of contemporary art from April 22-25.
If the event is still occurring, what precautions are taken to mitigate the pandemic and keep attendees safe?
It takes place online.
When will tickets be made available for purchase? Where will they be sold?
Since the event is online, the accessibility and the capacity aren’t as limited with tickets. The website should have more info close to April 22nd, but it may have (or parts of it may have) no cost.
Are the tickets restricted in any way? Does the event cater to a specific segment of the population or is it for the general public? How far in advance are the tickets sold? Has the pandemic changed the way sales, refunds, or cancelations are being handled?
Since the event is online, the accessibility and the capacity aren’t as limited with tickets. The website should have more info close to April 22nd, but it may have (or parts of it may have) no cost.
If applicable, are there any recommendations for specific locations for food and lodging while people attend event?
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