Art Nocturne Knocke introduces furniture from the Netherlands, England, France, Italy and Flanders, and this from the haute époque up to the art nouveau and art deco era, whilst modern and contemporary design also gets its place. There are statues form the Middle Ages up to now, while the silver and glass collections on offer are simply dazzling. With regards to paintings, the art lover at the fair is presented with an overview covering centuries, starting with the Old Masters and ending with the current masters.

Lovers and collectors of more exotic objects can also find their fancy. Chinese pottery remains much wanted, which is also the case for old engravings and Eastern archaeology. In brief, objects that you as a motivated visitor will have interest in, you will certainly find them at the fair.

Future vision

For years, Art Nocturne Knocke has been surrounded by the atmosphere of an event. The fair has grown into a complete event that does not just meet the current trends, but rather helps to determine the new trends. Visiting Art Nocturne Knocke as a viewer or as a buyer is opting for an image of innovation and excellence.

Together with the exhibitors and the organisers, Art Nocturne Knocke wants to introduce a refreshing change to the Belgian art and antique market. That is why the aim is a perfect symbiosis between antique and contemporary art, clearly taking into account the latest trends in these fields. That is why we see that leading members of the Belgian Chamber of Antique Dealers participate in the fair, as well as established players from the prestigious TEFAF fair and Art Fair Sculpture Highlights in Maastricht.

Notable for the 33rd edition of Art Nocturne Knocke is also the leading level of gallery owners of contemporary and modern art. This year, no less than seven countries are represented, including France, the Netherlands, Germany, England, Italy, and the United States.

15th Sculpture Link Knokke

For the 15th time already, the art and antique fair in the Scharpoord Cultural Centre is supported on the streets by the Sculpture Link sculpture walk, which stretches from Het Zoute to Scharpoord.

This year, the honour is given to internationally recognised artist Christian Lapie and brought to us by the Gallery Mary-Ann Manning with branches in Reims (France) and Houston (the United States). There will be monumental (up to 7 metres high) mysterious human figures in oak wood, the trees for which were carefully selected and personally sculpted by the artist himself. A sculpture walk that will make you think and enjoy - not to be missed. Not only does Lapie's work receive a lot of international interest, the city of Bruges has recently also acquired a contemporary installation by Lapie, which already been given a wonderful spot at the Potterierei.

Inner being

Those who, apart from the aesthetically inspired being, also want to treat their inner being can visit the Culture Café at Scharpoord, where the kitchen will remain open especially for the fair visitors until 9pm; the restaurant until 10pm.

Parking & shuttle service

Those who want to visit Art Nocturne Knocke in a relaxed way can make use of the free shuttle service from 3:30pm till 9:30pm. Every 30 minutes, a car shuttles between the parking garages of Minigolf Het Zoute, Albertplein, Van Bunnenplein and Scharpoord. The shuttle takes you to and from the fair for free.

Exhibitors

The following exhibitors have already confirmed their participation: Libertas Brugse, Blue Elephant Maastricht, BoutetParis Knokke, Jan Roelofs Antique Dealers Amsterdam, Gallery Peter Hardt Radevormwald, De Pauw-Muller Ghent, Van Nie Antique Dealers Amsterdam, Art Dealer Peter Pappot Amsterdam, Douwes Fine Art Amsterdam, Bos Shimonovich Berlin, Jan Muller Brussels, Klaas Muller Brussels, Van Loon & Simons Vught, Art Dealer Wim de Boer Alkmaar, Anthony Short Antiques Antwerp, The Old Treasury Kerkrade, Berengo Studio Murano/Venice, Benoot Gallery Ostend, Beocenter Wybouw Ostend, Van Egmond Paul Roosendaal, Michael Nolte Münster, Raoul Henri Nuit St. Georges, Époque Kortrijk, Vazquez Blaricum, Claire Moens Waasmunster, d'Haudrecy Art Gallery Knokke, Mary-Ann Manning Gallery Reims - Houston, Gnaccarini Art Contemporanea Bologno, Francis Kyle Gallery London.

Practical information

What: ART NOCTURNE KNOCKE

33rd International

Art and Antique Fair Scharpoord Knokke

When: From Saturday 9 till Sunday 17 August 2008

Open daily from 4pm till 10pm

Finissage: Sunday 17 August from 12pm till 7pm

Ladies' Day: Wednesday 13 August: free entrance for ladies

Where: Cultural Centre Scharpoord, Meerlaan 32

Knokke-Heist

Entrance: 10 Euros, under 12 years old for free

17 Euros catalogue included

Catalogue: 10 Euros

Participants: Over 50 stands