The book portrays about 30 significant art fairs and their satellite fairs around the world. The culture journalist Henry Werner tells stories
and anecdotes, depicts the bizarre visitors, the highlights and the sales records.
Which happenings caused
a sensation? Which artists
made their breakthrough? What were the scandals and what was a success?
Around 200 photographs of artworks exhibited at art fairs over the past few years offer insight into the world of contemporary art as it has never been shown before.
This book is a must for everyone interested in modern art, who visits art fairs, or wants to visit them.

The book portrays about 30 significant art fairs and their satellite fairs around the world. The culture journalist Henry Werner tells stories
and anecdotes, depicts the bizarre visitors, the highlights and the sales records.
Which happenings caused
a sensation? Which artists
made their breakthrough? What were the scandals and what was a success?
Around 200 photographs of artworks exhibited at art fairs over the past few years offer insight into the world of contemporary art as it has never been shown before.
This book is a must for everyone interested in modern art, who visits art fairs, or wants to visit them.