The world may have ground to a halt for a good half of 2020, but things are slowly picking back up. From New York Fashion Week to Art Basel and more, here’s a rundown of the world’s landmark events in 2020 that are still going on – many for the first time, virtually.
SEPTEMBER
September 4-18: Maison & Objet
This year’s Parisien Maison & Objet design fair (4-18 Sep) goes virtual, offering a host of Digital Talks and Showrooms for international homeware hoarders.
Tune in at mom.maison-objet.com
September 9-13: Berlin Art Week
More than just a trade fair, Berlin Art Week (9-13 Sep) is embraced by artists, gallerists and contemporary institutions for a week-long celebration of creating, discussing and exhibiting art – and it’s going digital this year.
Tune in at berlinartweek.de/en/berlin-art-week
September 12-20: London Design Festival
Combine sartorial appreciation with best-of-Brit product and interior design talents at London Design Festival (12-20 Sep), where digital talks and workshops will be hosted each day.
Tune in at londondesignfestival.com
Photo: London Design Festival
September 13-16: New York Fashion Week
The most important fashion month of the year will be kickstarted with NYFW (13-16 Sep), and in 2020, it’s going digital. Brought to you live from the NY Spring Studios are runway shows, presentations and talks with the world’s leading fashion set.
Tune in at NYFW.com
September 23-26: Art Basel
Art Basel presents “OVR:2020” (23-26 Sep), a.k.a. Online Viewing Room of artworks produced during the epoch-making year of 2020. AB VIPs get exclusive access to the OVRs 48 hours before everyone else.
Tune in at artbasel.com/ovr
September 27 – October 13: New York Film Festival
Make way, Netflix. Top-of-the-heap American and international films make their debut at the New York Film Festival (27 Sep-13 Oct), and this year virtual screenings to 60+ movies are available for selection.
Tune in at filmlinc.org/nyff2020
September 28 – October 6: Paris Fashion Week
Keep your eyes peeled for the Paris Fashion Week S/S 21 runways (28 Sep – 6 Oct) as fashion brands continue to up their livestream game.
Photo: Flaunter Li//unsplash
OCTOBER
October 9-16: Frieze London
Repping the avant-garde end of the art spectrum, Frieze London (9-16 Oct) has earned a stellar rep as one of the most influential art events attracting a fashiony crowd. This year, contemporary works and sculptures, talks and shows are delivered virtually from various locations in London.
Tune in at frieze.com
Photo: Frieze
October 28-31: Art Basel
Art Basel keeps us busy with another online exhibition just a month after the last. “OVR: 20c” (28-31 Oct) showcases a curated selection of the best 20th century artworks from around 100 exhibitors. For a more interactive experience, chit chat away with the galleries’ art handlers on the live chat rooms.
Tune in at artbasel.com/ovr
NOVEMBER
November 1: Pink Dot
Kickstart your November by celebrating love at Pink Dot’s virtual festival (1 Nov) live from Hong Kong. Keep yourself posted on how the team is taking the outdoor festival and concerts virtual this year.
Tune in at pinkdothk.com
November 5-8: Jazzfest Berlin
Hop along to the be-bop-de-doo-wop – JazzFest Berlin (5-8 Nov) is going offstage and online. The producers kick-off the event discussing the challenges posed to the music industry by the pandemic, while the rest of the programme has yet to be released.
Tune in at berlinerfestspiele.de
November 9-14: Dubai Design Week
As temperatures begin to dip, Dubai’s creative scene heats up. Befitting such a futuristic city, Dubai Design Week (11-16 Nov) held in hip D3 district is the largest creative gathering in the Middle East, bringing together architects and talents working in product, furniture, interior and graphic design. This year, join the six-day schedule of exhibitions and workshops online.
Tune in at dubaidesignweek.ae
Photo: Dubai Design Week
November 26 – December 4: London Art Week Digital
Gather all your personalities as an art connoisseur as you catch a glimpse of London’s art scene through the digitalised London Art Week (26 Nov – 4 Dec), featuring the best pieces that the 50+ galleries and 3 auction houses in London have to offer.
Tune in at londonartweek.co.uk
November TBC: HK Dine and Wine
HK Dine and Wine (TBC) is promised to take place virtually this year, and while details are still to be released, be prepared to fill your shopping carts with discounted vino and groceries ahead of the December festivities.
Tune in at discoverhongkong.com
DECEMBER
December 1-6: Art Miami
Although the big gun Art Basel Miami Edition has been cancelled, the wider Miami Art Week (1-6 Dec) has decided to go virtual, launching an online platform to rep the satellite shows and exhibitions for hungry art lovers.
Tune in at artmiami.com
Photo: Art Miami
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