Art Osaka was established in 2002 by a group of local galleries in Osaka with the purpose of showcasing the forefront of the Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe etc.) art scene. The fair is the oldest contemporary art fair in Japan and distinguished from other fairs in the following manners.

The 11th edition of Art Osaka 2013 will be held from July 20 to 21 at Hotel Granvia Osaka (preview July 19). 52 galleries not only from Kansai area, but also from different parts of Japan including Tokyo, Kanazawa and Hokkaido will participate in the fair. This edition will also feature 11 Korean galleries introducing a new generation of up-and-coming Korean artists.