VIMA in the Press in October / November
10 DEC 2024

VIMA Art Fair has garnered attention across various media platforms, with extensive coverage in both national and international press as Cyprus' First International Contemporary Art Fair, Set to Debut in Limassol in May 2025.
For extensive reading, we have gathered a selection of media coverage highlights:
The Financial Times refers to VIMA as a reflection of Cyprus’ burgeoning art scene, highlighting its potential to become a game-changer in the international art market. According to the globally recognised outlet, the new art fair is expected to significantly contribute to the cultural economy of the region, turning Cyprus into a must-visit destination for contemporary art and creating long-lasting connections within the international art community. As for the location, the FT mentions that Limassol seems to be the ideal location for this ambitious, yet revolutionary for the region, project.
In “a groundbreaking development” for the Cypriot art scene, Philenews announces that Limassol will host the inaugural VIMA Art Fair in May 2025, marking the island’s very first international contemporary art fair edition. Set to take place in a captivating seaside location, at one of the oldest winery warehouses of Limassol established in 1947, the event aims to elevate Cyprus as a cultural hub, drawing attention from the global art community. The outlet states that VIMA will offer a unique platform for both regional and international artists, galleries, and collectors, showcasing the best of contemporary art.
According to The Art Newspaper, the fair will feature approximately 35 galleries from across the Mediterranean region, including those from Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, and the UAE. VIMA intends to create an intimate yet high-profile environment that sets it apart from larger, more commercial fairs, with the organisers aspiring to enable visitors explore thought-provoking collections from both established and emerging artists (article available in French).
The Athinorama magazine puts emphasis on the collective character of the fair through the diversity of coastal cultures to be represented and participating in the upcoming art fair. Specifically, the Athenian outlet refers to VIMA as an event offering the space for new discoveries and fresh perspectives within “a familiar art environment”.
According to the Cyprus Mail, the local art scene is “levelling up in the new year as a brand-new event seeks to place Cyprus on the global art map.” By positioning itself at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, VIMA is set to attract art collectors, enthusiasts, and cultural stakeholders from across the globe. The fair’s eclectic line-up and inspiring curatorial programme promise to broaden the horizons of the city's artistic landscape, “encouraging international dialogue and incubating conversations at home”.
In the Artnet News, VIMA’s debut edition is featured as one of the top, highly-anticipated art fairs in 2025, referenced alongside Frieze, Untitled Art, Art Basel and Abu Dhabi Art.
The Gazette Drouot describes VIMA’s endeavour as a highly-anticipated event that will not only celebrate Cyprus' vibrant arts culture but also introduce it to a broader global audience, helping to shape the future of contemporary art in the Mediterranean region (article available in French).
As per the FAD Magazine, the event is poised to be a significant moment in Cyprus’ cultural development, opening new doors for international exposure within the art world (FAD Magazine, 2024).
Read more in the press:
Art Newspaper, "VIMA Launch in Cyprus," November 2024.
Artnet News, "November 2024 Art Industry Update," November 2024.
Gazette Drouot, "Art News and Updates," November 2024.
FAD Magazine, “VIMA, the first international contemporary art fair in Cyprus will debut in Limassol next Spring”, November 2024.
Philenews, "VIMA Art Fair in Limassol," November 2024.
Cyprus Mail, "First International Art Fair in Limassol," November 2024.
Athinorama, “Η πρώτη διεθνής art fair σύγχρονης τέχνης στην Κύπρο είναι γεγονός», Νοέμβριος 2024.