Last year's edition of the fair attracted 45,000 people, an increase on the previous
year, and an indication of how interest in art has gradually grown in Japanese society.
ART FAIR TOKYO 2010 will be held, as always, at the Tokyo International Forum, and
it will include 138 galleries.
As with last year, a special section that is devoted to new galleries of contemporary
art will be set up, this time under the banner of "PROJECTS." It will be held in
the lobby of the main venue. Meanwhile, a fascinating selection of related events
will be held, including the popular talk series, "Dialogues in Art," and a range
of guided tours tailor made for everyone from art fair beginners to veteran collectors.
Given the current state of the economy, ART FAIR TOKYO 2010 will no doubt be held
against a backdrop of continued uncertainty. Yet I feel that it is in such times,
in particular, that art has an important role to play in society - to explore such
uncertainties and map out new visions for the future.
ART FAIR TOKYO believes in both the tangible and intangible power of art, and looks
forward to continuing to play a role in the development of the Japanese art scene.
As always, ART FAIR TOKYO 2010 will be held in the cherry blossom season, the most
beautiful time of year in Japan. We encourage you to come and savor the best natural
and artistic beauty this country has to offer.