10 - 13 September
ShContemporary
Shanghai, China

In 2008, over 25,000 visitors strolled with enthusiasm into the main sections of the fair; Best of Galleries, Best of Discovery and the new Outdoor Projects. Through the co-operation with well-known curators from the Asia Pacific region, ShContemporary guarantees an in-depth research and strong artistic content of newly discovered talent never before presented in an art fair.

www.shcontemporary.info

12 September - 8 November
Istanbul Biennial
Istanbul, Turkey

The 11th International Istanbul Biennial, taking place in Turkey's hustling and bustling metropolitan capital, takes its title, What Keeps Mankind Alive? from the closing song of the second act of Bertolt Brecht's The Threepenny Opera, written 80 years ago. This year's biennial promises a host of exciting exhibitions, talks, performances and cutting-edge art.

www.iksv.org/bienal/english

16 September - 3 January 2010
Lyon Biennale
Lyon, France

Renowned Catherine David, the curator for the 2009 edition of the Lyon Biennale, is an expert in Middle Eastern art and is known to push the boundaries of Contemporary Arab art. Expect a unique selection from established and emerging regional artists at this year's Lyon Biennale.

www.biennale-de-lyon.org/bac2009/angl

18 - 22 September
Korea International Art Fair
Hall C&D, Coex, Seoul, South Korea

KIAF will be held this year from September 18th- 22nd in Seoul, South Korea. At KIAF2009, a great number of prominent galleries from both home and abroad will offer fascinating works of modern and contemporary art. Also, with KIAF's well-organized Guest country programs, (this year, India) and Artist Support program as well as Academic programs, KIAF2009 will play the role of a true art festival. This year, KIAF offers programs for children (KIDS in KIAF) and more customized docent programs for general and VIP audiences. KIAF is a sure pick as a destination where are collectors, artists, art professionals and enthusiasts can rendezvous and exchange their ideas about art. For more information, please visit.

www.kiaf.org

24 - 27 September
Art Forum Berlin
Berlin, Germany

Every form of artistic expression is represented at Art Forum Berlin, encompassing painting, sculpture, photography, installations and drawings as well as graphic, performance and video art. For interested members of the public there will be daily panel discussions, with the involvement of well-known experts from the international art scene, on current issues concerning the collecting and exhibiting of works of art.

www.art-forum-berlin.com