The fair's organizers have extended the registration deadline to accommodate the tremendous response from galleries applying for space at the 2008 event.
'The wave of applications from galleries wanting to participate in the DIFC Gulf Art Fair 2008 indicates the impact that was felt across the industry from our first event just a few months ago. This level of regional and global response underscores our belief that an art fair on this scale was needed in the Middle East and would prove popular in the region as well as with collectors elsewhere in the world,' said John Martin, Co-founder and Fair Director.
After the 2007 fair was deemed an outright success by the organizers and the 40 participating galleries, next year's fair is set to double in size to accommodate at least 80 galleries. The selection committee has also reported strong growth in the number of Middle East-based galleries that have submitted applications for space at the 2008 event.
The final list of galleries participating in the second annual DIFC Gulf Art Fair will be announced in September 2007.
More than 275 galleries apply to exhibit at DIFC Gulf Art Fair 2008
Less than three months after the inaugural DIFC Gulf Art Fair, more than 275 galleries from 50 countries, including a number of dealers in the Middle East, have already registered to take part in next year's fair.
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DIFC Gulf Art Fair 18-22 March 2008Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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• The London office for the Gulf Art Fair is located at 37 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4JG; T:+44 (0) 207 499 6427
• Biography, John Martin, Gulf Art Fair Director
John Martin is the co-founder and Director of the DIFC Gulf Art Fair. In addition, Martin is the co-director of the Global Art Forum, and sits on the board of the START charity. His contemporary art gallery in the West End of London has been in operation since 1992 and he has organised nearly 200 exhibitions both in Britain and the U.S during the last 15 years. Martin has published more than 100 books and catalogues, and has produced three films. In 1999, he helped establish ARTLONDON with Ralph Ward-Jackson, and continues to sit on the advisory committee for the event. Martin is a member of the Society of London Art Dealers and for four years chaired a committee of The Art Fund.
Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorMonday, June 04 - 2007 at 13:39 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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