HdM Gallery, which has operated in Paris, London and Beijing for the past 12 years, participated in NAFI for the first time this year.

The gallery was given free show space at the event, says HdM cofounder Olivier Hervet.

"Besides, we have had some clients in Nanjing," he says.

It presented a solo exhibition of digital photographs by 30-year-old Chinese artist Hu Weiyi and sales started from the first day.

One of NAFI's missions was to introduce some of the best works and practices of contemporary art to the city, and provide quality cultural experiences for its people, Kong says.

"So, we prepared colorful events aside from the main exhibition".