5 - 8 March
The Armory Show
New York, USA

The Armory Show - The International Fair of New Art, has been the world's leading art fair devoted exclusively to Contemporary art since its introduction in 1999. This year includes The Armory Show - Modern, a new section dedicated to international dealers specialising in historically significant Modern and Contemporary art. This new programme is being held on Pier 92 concurrent with The Armory Show - The International Fair of New Art on Pier 94.

13 - 22 March
TEFAF
Maastricht, The Netherlands

As a visitor to TEFAF Maastricht you will be present at an outstanding event, one that offers the best choice of the very best in fine art. You will have a unique chance to view and buy paintings from Bruegel to Bacon as well as objects reflecting 6000 years of excellence in the applied arts.

16 March - 16 May
Sharjah Biennial
Sharjah, UAE

The Sharjah Biennial is one of the most celebrated cultural events in the Arab world. Since its inception in 1993, it has formed a cultural bridge between artists, art institutions and organisations locally, regionally and internationally. Produced by the Department of Culture and Information in the Emirate of Sharjah, the Biennial now holds a key regional position in the production and presentation of art and in fostering experimentation.

18 - 21 March
Art Dubai
Dubai, UAE

Art Dubai has become a cornerstone of the Middle East's booming contemporary art community. The 2009 fair will host nearly seventy leading international galleries in addition to a strong programme of artist's projects including the launch of the Abraaj Capital Art Prize and the critically acclaimed Global Art Forum:3.

19 - 23 March
Art Paris
Paris, France

Pier 94 will be home 100 galleries showing new art by living artists at the tenth annual Armory Show. The art capital of the world will join arms with international peers for a dynamic showing of the world's biggest names