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fairs

noun

plural of fair

as in exhibitions

a public showing of objects of interest a dazzling array of sleek cabin cruisers at the annual boat fair

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Recent Examples of fairs The gallery has regularly shown at notable art fairs, including Untitled, Expo Chicago, and Zona Maco, and has even continued doing so as Jupiter has faced lawsuits, most recently appearing in the Independent New York art fair this past May. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 This is the November 6, 2026 edition of True Colors, a look inside the global deals and colorful critiques that make the art world go round, with a weekly guide to the must-see openings, auctions, and fairs. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026 Weber hopes to use the outdoor space for book fairs, markets and other community events. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 It is owned by Montgomery Arts, which runs regional art fairs including Hong Kong’s Art Central, Shanghai’s Photofairs, Taipei Dangdai, Sydney Contemporary, Singapore’s Art SG, and Yokohama’s Tokyo Gendai. — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Nov. 2026 Access Health is planning several enrollment fairs throughout the state, Michel said. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 Art Basel, one of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art fairs, opened to the public Friday, but only for the day, with the threat of unrest prompting organizers to cancel the weekend program. — Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026 For the collaboration, JNBY tapped Chinese contemporary artist Shi Zhiying to design uniforms for Art Basel’s 2026 fairs in Hong Kong, Basel, Paris and Miami Beach. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 One of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art fairs, Art Basel includes exhibitions by 211 international galleries at Paris’ Grand Palais. — Elitsa Gadeva, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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Beyond the yacht itself, the club promises a year-round social calendar, from live concerts and art exhibitions at sea to private events ashore with fashion houses, watchmakers, and fellow members’ clubs.

— Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026
The California Museum, which houses the California Hall of Fame and welcomes traveling exhibitions, is small compared to Sacramento institutions such as the Crocker or the Railroad Museum.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

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Among other efforts, the museum recently broke ground on Wonder Works, an auxiliary building where exhibits can be both created and repaired for the museum.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
The museum is noted for ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children.

— Holly Andres, Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026

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