BARNES Magazine N°40 N°40 — Autumn-Winter 2026/2027
Art

BARNES Art by Ugo Scalia

Five Art Market Highlights

From art fairs to major international events, Ugo Scalia, BARNES Art Director, shares five highlights from the art market calendar over the coming months.

By Ugo Scalia
BARNES Art by Ugo Scalia

1. Miami · Art Basel Miami Beach

A highlight of the American art season, Art Basel Miami Beach brings together leading international galleries, presenting masters of modern and contemporary art alongside a new generation of artists.

2. Paris · Paris Photo

From historic photographic processes to digital experimentation, the 29th edition of Paris Photo spans two centuries of image-making. This year's program is further enriched by 100 works from the Centre Pompidou collection.

3. Brussels · BRAFA

For its 72nd edition, BRAFA brings 27 disciplines into dialogue, spanning antiquity to the 21st century. Old Masters, modern and contemporary art, design, jewelry and Asian art come together in a journey across cultures and periods, joined in 2027 by vintage and fine watches.

4. Maastricht · TEFAF

More than 260 dealers invite visitors to explore nearly 7,000 years of art history. Every work is examined by one of 30 specialist committees, reflecting the exceptionally rigorous vetting process that has become a hallmark of TEFAF.

5. Cologne · Art Cologne

The world's oldest art fair returns for its 59th edition in 2026. The program features more than 200 galleries, including leading names from across the sector, alongside New Positions, dedicated to emerging artists, and Neumarkt, reserved for galleries established within the past ten years. Together, they showcase a new generation carrying forward the Rhineland's long artistic tradition.

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