[VIP] What Is the "AFT Card," Art Fair Tokyo 2018's Top-Tier Ticket?

Art Fair Tokyo

“Art Fair Tokyo (ART FAIR TOKYO),” reaching its 13th edition in 2018.

Through a personal connection, I received something called the “AFT CARD.”

What is the AFT Card?

The AFT CARD functions as a “ticket” that grants the holder, plus one companion, admission to all of Art Fair Tokyo’s programs.

It also allows entry to the “Private View” and “Vernissage” held the day before the fair opens — which regular purchased tickets cannot access.

There is no general admission on Thursday, March 8. Please also note that you cannot attend the Press View.

Card holders register individually as members via the URL printed on the back of the card.

They can also access the “VIP” page category within the official website’s viewing pages. For content such as the artwork list, holders can reportedly obtain far more information than is available to the general public.

AFT Card Benefits

I’ve compiled the benefits of the AFT CARD.

It’s packed with perks — quite a bargain of a card!

Admission to the entire run, including the Private View (for 2, companion included)
Admission to “ART in PARK HOTEL TOKYO 2018” (for 2, companion included)
Special invitation to “Tokyo Art Night 2018 powered by TGC Night” (up to 3)
Special invitation to the “Mottox World Wine Festival” *Held on February 8.
Viewing of works released exclusively to AFT CARD holders under “Art Work” on the official site. Site launch date: January 29 (Mon), with more added successively thereafter
Special partner-museum privileges: free admission for 2 at the Hara Museum, Mori Art Museum, Suntory Museum of Art, Idemitsu Museum of Arts, Yokohama Museum of Art, and others *Periods are set at each venue’s discretion.
Use of the Roppongi Hills Club (for up to 6, companions included)
Use of the TERRADA Premium Lounge (for 2, companion included)
Discounted stays at partner hotels

Note that this VIP card is not for sale.

Here is the article from 2019.

Overview

Art Fair Tokyo 2018 (Art Fair Tokyo 2018)
Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall E & Lobby Gallery
Tickets: 1-Day Passport (advance 3,000円 / same-day 3,500円)
Dates and times
Press View
March 8 (Thu) 13:00 〜 14:00
Private View
March 8 (Thu) 14:00 〜 16:00
Vernissage
March 8 (Thu) 16:00 〜 20:00
Public View
March 9 (Fri) 11:00-20:00
10 (Sat) 11:00-20:00
11 (Sun) 11:00-17:00