The Austrian National Library [Österreichse National Bibliotheca] is a fitting and elegant venue for the first European Outsider Art Fair from 30st of may until 1 st of june. The Fair will have space for 20 well-lit and beautifully laid out stands with specialized galleries in the field of Outsider Art, such as Art Brut, Intuitive Art, Self-Taught Art, Folk Art etc. from all over the world. This year will see a special accent on Art Brut, which originated in this region, as an ode to Vienna, the home of the Fair. An expert selection committee will determine whether artworks are worthy of a place or not. The two and three-dimensional works must portray the correct qualities, be of a unique nature and complement the style that makes.
The fair will be opened by officials of Austria and Holland during a special Gala Preview Evening in the National Library on Thursday 29 th of may sponsored by Veuve Clicquot and Bandridge.
The board of the EOAF VIENNA 2008 have also organized a special symposium with reknown speakers professor Roger Cardinal and professor Jan Hoet i.n Art Brut Centre Gugging.