October 23–27, 2024

A new art fair for Zürich

Zürichs new art fair Art Salon Zürich will primarily focus on the needs of art galleries, art dealers and their respective artists.The aim is to reach and cater to a national and also international audience and collector base. Art Salon Zürich is your prime destination for discovering emerging talents as well as established artists of all art genres.
This boutique fair is regionally rooted and internationally connected.

From Zürich
For Zürich

Switzerland, and Zürich in particular, offer galleries excellent working conditions for successfully pursuing activities in a liberal market environment. Due to the country's central geographic location, multilingualism, political stability, legal security and a one of a kind buying power, Switzerland play a leading role in the global art market. Furthermore, Zürich has an established and globally recognized cluster of galleries, off-spaces, art-oriented educational institutions, collections and museums.
The Art Salon Zürich delights its audience with exciting and collectible art in the field of modern and contemporary art mostly created after 1945 (post war).

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The
Location

Art Salon Zürich will take place on the premise of Werkstadt Zürich in Altstetten. The SBB (Swiss federal railways) areas in the track area between Zürich main station and Altstetten are among the last large development areas in the city of Zurich. The direct connection to public transport (as well as parking spaces in the Letzipark), the proximity to the city center as well as the immediate vicinity to the ZHdK (University of the Arts) make this location the ultimate destination for our fair.

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International art fair dedicated to modern and contemporary art.

What

The fair is a hybrid platform that combines a physical show with temporarily reoccurring digital initiatives that complement one another, always highlighting and strengthening the importance of a sustainable dialogue, 365 days a year. The fair is regionally rooted and internationally connected.
Any art fair these days that specializes in classical modernism, contemporary art is bound to live mainly from the responsibility and commitment to quality of the participating galleries. First-rate works of art and outstanding artistic positions presented with care and discernment are the key to maintaining consistently high standards. Second, the future of art fairs is likely to be determined by their boutique character and “glocal” approach, catering to a strong foundation of regional collectors. In addition, genuine hospitality and a determination to share with visitors of collectors a passion for art in all its permutations are crucial for the success of the fair.

The concept of the new Art Salon Zürich takes all these requirements into account and promises to be an innovative platform for galleries and dealers alike. Its focus is first and foremost on supply-side needs, its ultimate aim being to enhance their presence on the art market and to connect them with their target audiences. Art Salon Zürich will turn the spotlight on Zürich as an open, high-powered, and receptive art hub.

How

October 23rd–27th, 2024

When

Werkstadt-Zürich
Halle D, Süd
Hohlstrasse 400
8048 Zürich
(Google Map)

Where

Leading a dedicated, highly skilled team are Fabian J. Walter and Sven Eisenhut.

Fabian J. Walter, who together with his wife Claude, established their gallery 1986 formerly in Basel before moving permanently to Zürich in 2002. Mr. Walter is also Founding Member of the Swiss Art Market Association and president of the Swiss art gallery Association.

Sven Eisenhut is the Founding Director of photo basel art fair. Sven created the fair aged 32 in 2015 and sees himself as a thoroughbred fair organizer and avid global networker. Since 2015, photo basel takes place concurrently with Art Basel in Basel. In September 2020, photo basel launched its first outpost in Berlin, taking the fair international. photo basel/miami followed in December 2023.

Who

Now is the time to rethink “global” and pursue and embrace a more “glocal” approach