PRINCIPAL FAIRS

September

20|21 British Art Fair. Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 www.britishartfair.co.uk 15 – 19 September.

The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair. Some 90 members of LAPADA, The Association of Art & Antique Dealers, the UK's largest trade organisation for professional dealers, offer for public delectation and purchase an array of fine objects from the 15^th to the 21^st century, including furniture, jewellery, pictures, silver and sculpture, all resting within a specially built and glamorous marquee. Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London W1. Tel. +44 (0)20 7823 3511. www.lapadalondon.com 22 – 26 September.

Origin: the London Craft Fair. Old Spitalfields Market, London. Presented by Tent London for the Crafts Council. www.originuk.org 23 – 29 September.

The London Art Book Fair. Whitechapel Gallery, 77 – 82 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX. Tel. +44 (0)20 7522 7888. whitechapelgallery.org 24 – 26 September.

October

Fine Art Asia. Hong Kong. 3 – 6 October.

Art London. Some 70 galleries from the UK and overseas showing an “eclectic” mix of work at a similarly wide range of prices. The Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3. Tel. +44 (0)20 7259 9399. www.artlondon.net 7 – 11 October.

Frieze Art Fair. Important international fair exclusively devoted to contemporary art – with more than 170 galleries showing work by new and established artists. Simon Fujiwara is this year's winner of The Cartier Award who will be creating a site-specific work Frozen using the idea of an ancient and lost city found beneath the site of the fair. Other attractions include a series of specially commissioned artists' projects, music, film, and a sculpture park. Sponsored by Deutsche Bank. Regent's Park, London. Tel. +44 (0)20 3372 6111. www.friezeartfair.com 14 – 17 October.

The International Fine Art & Antiques Dealers Show. Each year for the past 22 years collectors, connoisseurs, museum curators and interior designers have thronged the aisles of this world-class fair organized by Haughton International Fairs where all can admire and buy works of fine and decorative art from the more than 60 of the world's best dealers. One of the latter is quoted as remarking: “The calibre of dealers and calibre of customers are absolutely superb. If you love the things you have, you want to display them in the best possible way.” If you've never been before, or even you have, why not confirm this enthusiasm and sample the opportunities on offer for yourself? The Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street, New York. Tel. +44 (0)20 7389 6555. www.haughton.com 22 – 28 October.

November

Abu Dhabi Art 2010. Second edition of an already successful fair for those seriously interested in the Middle East's contemporary art and design scene. Last year, with 50 galleries from 19 countries, the fair attracted more than 15,000 visitors. Additional attractions include: Signature which features up-and-coming artists; Beyond: featuring monumental installations and open-air sculptures; and Arts, Talks and Sensation a “vast programme” whose title surely speaks for itself. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. abudhabiartfair.sae 4 – 7 November.

Winter Fine Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia, London. 15 – 21 November.

Please check opening times and days before travelling any distance.