Artissima 16 is going to be huge. Held in Turin, the event may not be “as glamorous as Frieze or as edgy as Art Forum Berlin, but nevertheless, Artissima scores points in the ‘emerging artists’ categories.” It’s important to note that Artissima is not an expensive event, nor is it packed full of big names to lure people in ( and then maybe stumble upon some new talent along the way). It really is about young, up-and-coming artists, and an international network of curators is set up every year to find the best of the unknown from all over the world.

There’s a lot to see. The ‘fair,” which will be open to the public from November 6-8, will not only showcase works from emerging artists, but it will also be a space where important emerging gallery owners and curators can strut their stuff. There are literally hundreds of entries, and that’s just one part of the event. Side events include work in film, music and “insta-theatre.” Many of these take place offsite, around the city of Turin.