One of the foremost exhibitions of contemporary art in Japan, the International Contemporary Art Festival, will be held at the Tokyo International Forum Nov. 3-7.
Informally known as NICAF and held since 1992, this event was organized to promote contemporary art and increase its accessibility to the general public. Showcasing the works of established and emerging young artists and a chorale of works of art from many internationally renowned galleries, it has the distinction of being the largest contemporary art festival in Asia.
This year's exhibition, the sixth to be held, features works from 91 galleries and 350 artists, for an astonishing total of 2,500 pieces of artwork on display. A total of 71 Japanese galleries and 20 from overseas will be represented, including galleries in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, Russia and the United States.