Galleries & Artists

Each year, LOOP Fair keeps track of the latest trends in video art through a thoughtfully curated selection of works presented by both local and international galleries, invited by an international committee of collectors. The involvement of this group of collectors is crucial in bringing recent works by already internationally recognized artists to the forefront.

Founded in 2003 as the first fair specialized in video art, LOOP Fair has supported the economy of these productions by creating a unique context to value these works and all the agents involved in their creation, production, dissemination, and conservation. In 2016, LOOP created a contract model for the acquisition of such works.

LOOP Fair has played a key role in the development and consolidation of the video art market, encouraging the production and collecting of this medium within a unique and specialized context. At each edition, a specially designated jury composed of directors and curators from institutions grants the LOOP Fair Acquisition Award, alongside the LOOP Fair Award for Best Artistic Proposal and the LOOP Fair Honorary Mention for Best Gallery Proposal. Information about the awards and past winners is available here.

LOOP Fair stands out for its aim to re-examine traditional art fair models and modes of presentation,  by taking into account both the changing attitudes of viewing and interacting with art, and the particularities of moving image practices. The unique presentation format in the rooms of the Almanac Hotel, in the city center, facilitates dialogue between artists, gallery owners, and the public. Thus, the fair offers a distinctive viewing experience by presenting each artistic project in a hotel room, creating an environment focused on the artists’ work that provides the specific attention this medium requires.

+ Around 40 galleries will participate this year.