DocksArtFair will be held 16 Sep to 09 Oct 2016 in Lyon , France. DocksArtFair is an international contemporary art exhibition and fair founded by Olivier and Patricia Houg. It is held in Lyon, France every two years during the Biennale of Lyon opening week. The fair is meant to support emerging artists and applies the concept of “solo shows”. DocksArtFair is creating an event by launching a unique event dedicated to contemporary photography and video art: Photo DocksArtFair. Very much part of its area, strongly attached to its territory, and always looking for interaction DocksArtFair becomes for the second times an annual meeting for contemporary art. Every odd year, there will be a solo show, and for every even year there will be a focus on a variety of contemporary photography and video art DocksArtFair is an event and I like events...
A salon dedicated to contemporary photography and video art in a special and new format. The first three days a traditional fair, and then a three-week exhibition where each booth becomes an exhibition space. It will be a meeting point for artists, galleries, institutions, professionals, collectors and contemporary art lovers. The artworks will remain in place for a three-week exhibition where the general public and schools will be able to appreciate the artists presented in a museum showcase. The organizers of Photo DocksArtFair encourage this new addition, to focus on the curating role of the galleries.
An exhibition space in the heart of Lyon Confluence, in the building designed by Odile Decq - Quai Rambaud; where participating galleries of Photo DocksArtFair will highlight established and emerging artists in medium of photography and video art.
This is not a traditional booth event, Photo DocksArtFair instead is an opportunity for visitors to see the breadth and variety of photograph and video with gallery’s focusing on installation as a medium to convey intriguing work. A unique opportunity for visitors and galleries involved.