WIKAM International Art Fair

The WIKAM International Art Fair Vienna is an art fair and one of the established platforms of the Austrian art market. Galleries, art dealers and collectors gather in Vienna to present and acquire works from different eras. The focus is on a curated selection ranging from Old Master paintings and classical modernism to contemporary positions. Vienna has a long art-historical tradition and a distinctive collecting culture. Museums, auction houses and private collections shape the cultural environment. The WIKAM International Art Fair Vienna takes advantage of these conditions and offers a concentrated overview of the offerings of renowned galleries from Austria and abroad.

Art market between tradition and the present

A central feature of the WIKAM International Art Fair Vienna is the breadth of the works presented. Unlike purely contemporary events, it integrates various art-historical eras. Visitors can view 19th-century paintings as well as works of classical modernism and selected contemporary art. Typical focal points are:

• Paintings from the 19th century to the modern era
• Graphics and works on paper
• Sculptures and plastic works
• Photography and editions
• Selected contemporary positions

Galleries, expertise and trust

The art market is based on trust, expertise and provenance. The WIKAM International Art Fair Vienna attaches great importance to verified proof of origin and expert advice. Gallerists engage in direct dialogue with collectors and explain the background to artists, the context of their work and market values. Transparency is crucial, especially for higher-priced works. Condition reports, documentation and art-historical classifications are part of the professional standard. The fair offers a transparent transparent framework in which discussions can take place in a calm atmosphere. Frequently discussed topics include:

• Market development of specific artists
• Long-term value development of artworks
• Framework conditions of the international art trade
• Role of fairs in comparison to auctions

Vienna as a location in an international context

Vienna is geographically located between Western and Eastern Europe and has traditionally functioned as a cultural interface. This position is also reflected in the exhibitor structure. Galleries from various countries present their programmes and use the fair as a gateway to the Austrian market. The city's historic architecture and cultural density reinforce the event's appeal. Visitors often combine their visit to the fair with trips to museums and galleries. This creates an expanded cultural environment that extends beyond the fair itself.

Collecting culture and young talent

The WIKAM International Art Fair Vienna is aimed at experienced collectors as well as newcomers. In addition to high-priced works, prints and editions are also offered, which allow for a lower entry level. This range supports the development of new collector groups. At the same time, the fair offers smaller galleries a stage to present their programme to a qualified audience. Personal encounters between artists, gallery owners and buyers remain a central element of the art trade.

Position in the Austrian exhibition calendar

Compared to large international art fairs, the WIKAM International Art Fair Vienna is deliberately manageable in size. It focuses on quality and curated selection rather than quantitative size. This approach creates orientation and concentration. WIKAM International Art Fair Vienna – Art Fair stands for a format that combines tradition and the present in the art market. Vienna provides a setting in which works of art are presented, discussed and traded – supported by expertise, historical roots and international networking.

Further information can be found on the organiser's website: ferstel.wikam.at