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Art fairs worth travelling to in 2026, from Venice and Paris to Seoul and Istanbul

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For collectors, curators and art-focused travellers, it pays to plan ahead. The art fair calendar is filled with major and emerging events that offer not only opportunities to experience and acquire standout works, but also insights into how art interacts with a region's culture and history. From museum-scale exhibitions and market-defining fairs to high-profile venues where you want to see and be seen, here are 10 key art events to visit through the second half of the year. 1. Venice Art Biennale: until November 22 Titled In Minor Keys, the 2026 Venice Art Biennale features 110 artists, collectives and artist-led organisations. Curated by Koyo Kouoh, it unfolds across the Giardini, Arsenale and national pavilions throughout the city, with countries presenting independently commissioned exhibitions alongside the central show. 2. Frieze Seoul: September 2 to 5 More than 125 galleries from 30 countries will take part in the fifth Frieze Seoul at the Coex convention centre in Gangnam. Mor