The 8th edition of Beirut Art Fair, drew to a close after four days of intense activity notably devoted to engagement and discovery of the modern and contemporary art of the Arab world.

The success of the fair was marked in terms of attendance- with 28,250 visitors in 2017 (compared to just over 23,000 in 2016) and the interest it drew from Lebanese and Middle eastern collectors and art worldwide personalities hailing from Beirut, Europe and the Middle East. Participating galleries registered an average increase in sales of 19% compared to last year, with 88% of galleries achieving sales, including a certain number who passed a turnover of more than $500,000.