AUSTRIA In Salzburg from January 28 to 31, the exhibition-fair "Home and Interior Design" TexBO 2004 will be held. Visitors will be able to borrow ideas from designers for decorating their homes, as well as buy everything they need to implement them. First of all, it is worth paying attention to new ways of wall cladding and floor coverings, as well as stylish modern furniture. Household appliances for the home is one of the most popular sections of the exhibition. Here you can find the latest developments in this industry. In addition, bed linen, dishes, table settings, curtains and drapes, tapestries and much more in the same vein will be sold at the exhibition. //www.texbo.at
GREAT BRITAIN On January 24, the London National Gallery will open the exhibition Bosch and Bruegel: Inventions, Enigmas and Variations. It will feature canvases by Bosch and Bruegel the Elder. The juxtaposition of paintings, drawings and sketches by the two great artists will, according to the organizers, allow tracing the influence of Bosch's work on Bruegel's paintings. The exhibition will run until April 4. //www.nationalgallery.org.uk
GERMANY In Munich from January 4 to 6, a grand exhibition-fair Trendset/Mustermarkt/Bijoutex will be held. As the name suggests, the exhibition is divided into three parts. The first is dedicated to lifestyle and housekeeping - in addition to unusual design solutions in the interior field, visitors will be interested in household goods and exotic plants presented at the exhibition. Some of the plant exhibits can be purchased if desired. The second part of the exhibition introduces visitors to new souvenir products. A variety of souvenirs made from original materials cater to the most fastidious tastes. Here you will find a gift for a child, for a grandmother, and an official but beautiful souvenir for the boss, and, of course, the warmest and most pleasant gift for a loved one. Well, for those who prefer luxurious gifts - the third section - jewelry. //www.kohl-fachausstellungen.de
In Frankfurt am Main, from January 31 to February 4, the international exhibition of festive decorations "Christmas World" will be held. Although the exhibition specializes specifically in Christmas decorations, toys, candles and carnival costumes, you will also find decorative ornaments for other holidays here, especially we recommend paying attention to the exclusive ikebana arrangements made by florists. //www.christmasworld.messefrankfurt.com
Spain In Barcelona on January 31, the antiques exhibition Anticuarios 2004 will open. Very popular in Europe, the exhibition will this year present more than 10,000 exhibits from different countries. The set is quite traditional: paintings, sculptures, clocks, tableware... Organizers note that this exhibition will be the first cultural event of such scale in Barcelona in 2004. It will last until February 8. //www.saloantiquaris.com
Another exhibition will be held in Barcelona from January 31 to February 3 - Expohogar Regalo. The international exhibition of gifts and household goods touches almost all spheres of life. It is divided into several sections: furniture, lighting, textiles, floristry and others. A large collection of gifts - the most original and unexpected - is also presented here. //www.expohogar.com
Italy From January 22 to 26 in Bologna you will be able to visit the international exhibition of contemporary art Arte Fiera 2004. Sculpture, photography, painting, video, illustration - these are the sections, each of which will feature works by famous and little-known contemporary masters. //www.artefiera.bolognafiere.it
The international exhibition of gold and silver items, jewelry and watches will be held in the city of Vicenza from January 11 to 18. For lovers of beautiful, expensive stones and metals, the exhibition itself Vicenzaoro 1 2004 will be interesting. And for specialists, the world's only exhibition of tools for processing gold and making jewelry will open in parallel. //www.vicenzaoro1.it
NETHERLANDS In Amsterdam from January 24 to 25, the annual exhibition "Love and Wedding" will take place. It will present various love-wedding products - from the most intimate to common ones. For women, the most interesting section will be the one dedicated to makeup, and for couples planning to get married - wedding fashion and jewelry. //www.trouwplannen.nl
In Maastricht from January 16 to 18 - Race & Rally International exhibition. Every year, racing enthusiasts gather here to evaluate new products in this field. In addition to the motorcycles and cars themselves, you will also find other equipment necessary for racing at the exhibition. //www.race-rally.nl
Another exhibition dedicated to transport will be held in Maastricht from January 9 to 11. The international show of classic and retro cars Interclassics 2004 will present many collectible cars, as well as spare parts and accessories. This annual exhibition, held since 1991, has always been popular among both adults and children. Admission is free for visitors under 10 years old, and a discount is provided for persons over 65. //www.interclassicsmaastricht.nl
FRANCE The international exhibition-fair of carpets Tapis 2004 will be held in Paris from January 8 to 12. At the exhibition you will be able to purchase the products you like. The carpets, tapestries and carpet coverings presented here are usually unique. The wide range of prices allows any visitor to choose something suitable.
In Paris from January 23 to 26, the annual international exhibition of women's underwear Lingerie-2004 will be held, interesting for specialists and fashionistas. Since 1960, the exhibition has presented the latest collections, determining fashion trends in the field of underwear and swimwear. //www.lingerie-paris.com
CZECH REPUBLIC The international tourism fair with the symbolic name Go 2004 will take place in Brno from January 8 to 11. The first two days the exhibition is open to professionals, and the last two - to travel enthusiasts, who will be able to borrow interesting ideas and evaluate new products from best manufacturers. //www.bvv.cz/go
SWITZERLAND From January 30 to February 1, Basel will host the annual money fair World Money Fair 2004, with the participation of mints from around the world. History of currencies, medals, rare coins - all this is of interest to numismatists and specialists. In parallel with the exhibition, an international forum for numismatists will be held. //www.worldmoneyfair.ch
The international exhibition of goods for weddings, holidays and celebrations Fest- und Hochzeitsmesse 2004 will take place in St. Gallen from January 16 to 18. First of all, the exhibition is aimed at families or couples about to get married. Wedding dresses, cosmetics, interior design and baby goods are just a small part of the sections. The exhibition will feature specialized consultations on family matters, as well as colorful fashion shows. //www.olma-messen.ch
SWEDEN The exhibition of souvenirs, interior items, applied art, folk crafts and toys Formex 2004 will take place in Stockholm from January 15 to 18. The exhibition introduces interesting novelties in this area. According to designers' forecasts, the most stylish color schemes for spring-summer 2004 will be "tropical kitsch" and black-and-white graphics. //www.formexvar.stofair.se