Shanghai Art Fair 2007, the 11th edition of the event scheduled to run from Nov. 15 thru. 19, has recently publicized the general organizing plan.

This year’s show continues to lead in Asia in its large scale. The total exhibition space reaches 22,000 sqm which consists of three main halls. Hall 1 and Hall 3, established with 215 booths, are set up only for art galleries from home and abroad. Meanwhile, top exhibition facilities are equipped including wooden panels (H: 3m) and new type of lightening systems. The exhibits focus on paintings, sculptures, prints, installations, etc. Hall 2 is set up for theme exhibition.

In this year’s Fair plan, the most noticeable measure is that no independent artists’ participation will be allowed. Besides, before the main fair opens, the organizing committee has curated SHANGHAI ART FAIR INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ART EXIHIBITION 2007 taking place in the venue of Shanghai Exhibition Center as series exhibition to warm up the art market.

The director of Shanghai Art Fair introduces that after ten year’s development, Shanghai Art Fair gradually transfers into a professional focus event from the former public one which concentrates on popularizing art collection. The organizing committee tries every effort to promote the Fair’s level to attract more high class people to join in the Fair.

Shanghai Art Fair International Contemporary Art Exhibition 2007 is an extension of Shanghai Art Fair brand. The new exhibition, emphasis on internationalization and specialization, is headed by Shanghai International Cultural Communication Association, co-organized by Shanghai Art Fair Organization Committee, Eastern Shanghai International Culture Film & Television Group and Bologna Exhibition Group in order to build up a distinguished platform for contemporary arts in the local art market. All the participating art galleries recruited by the Bologna Exhibition Group are by invitations only. Shanghai Art Fair Contemporary 2007 will be the “new stage of contemporary arts” in the city.

The organizing party intends to enhance the communication and interaction between Shanghai Art Fair and foreign top art shows management, to promote the Fair globally and at the same time to attract the attention of international art buyers and critics.

In the 4-day duration of Shanghai Art Fair International Contemporary Art Exhibition 2007, the first two days are for art professionals while the following two days are for the public.