Art Toronto, Canada's only modern and contemporary international art fair, returns to Toronto with Focus ASIA and its largest exhibition ever

TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2012 /CNW/ - Art Toronto returns this fall with yet another stunning exhibition of modern and contemporary art from around the world. From October 26^th to 29^th collectors, curators and art enthusiasts will converge on Toronto to experience the latest edition of Canada's premiere art fair. The three-day fair will showcase exhibits by more than a hundred leading and emerging galleries from 23 countries, with over 20,000 collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts expected to attend over the course of the weekend.

Art Toronto 2012 features a special programming section called Focus ASIA. Curated by Zheng Shengtian - managing editor of Yishu Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art, and independent curator Katherine Don, Focus Asia is a continuation of an annual initiative which seeks to highlight influential topics in contemporary art. The exhibition's title is Beyond Geography and will include video, installations and sculpture.

General admission $20 (available online for $18); Groups/Students/Seniors $14; Two-day pass $35; Children under 10 are free. Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) North Building, 255 Front Street, 1-800-663-4173, www.arttoronto.ca, [email protected] For Opening Night Preview visit http://www.ago.net/4083 for details or call 416.979.6628 to purchase tickets.

Art Toronto 2012 could not happen without the support of presenting sponsor, RBC Wealth Management, BMW - the Official Vehicle of Art Toronto, and AXA Art Insurance- the Official Art Insurer of Art Toronto.

To read the full release visit: http://www.arttoronto.ca/media_releases/

To request media credentials for Art Toronto 2012 visit: http://www.arttoronto.ca/accreditation/

SOURCE: Arts & Communications

To RSVP for the media preview tour or for more information about Art Toronto, hi-res photos or to arrange an interview with one of our spokespeople, please contact:
Daniel St. Germaine
Arts & Communications
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[phone] x 201