Art Rx: NY Art Fair Guide
This week, we've compiled an easy to use 2012 New York art fair reference guide. They're all here with limited commentary but we've graded them out of a possible five stars based on past experiences at the fairs and buzz.
This week, we’ve compiled an easy to use 2012 New York art fair reference guide. They’re all here with limited commentary but we’ve graded them out of a possible five stars based on past experiences and buzz.
It’s not possible to do them all but there’s something for everyone this weekend.
A special thanks to Hyperallergic intern Don Edler for helping to compile this list, which is ordered alphabetically.
= Must See
= Worth the trip
= Good chance you’ll enjoy this
= If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by
= If you happen to be in the building for another purpose than maybe you should see it
ADAA Art Show
When: Mar 7-10, 2011 / Wed–Sat: Noon-8PM; Sun: Noon-6PM
Where: Park Avenue Armory, Park Ave. at 67, Midtown, Manhattan ($20 admission)
Focused on Modern and pre-modern work, this is a long-running fair, everything is expensive, even by art fair standards.
The Armory Show
When: Mar 8 – 11 / Thur-Sat: Noon-8PM; Sun: Noon-7PM
Where: Twelfth Avenue at 55th Street, Pier 92 & 94, West Side, Manhattan ($15 – $30)
The Big Show. Packed full of blue chip galleries and lots of nonprofit spaces. Admission is reasonably priced as far as head-lining art fairs go. This year’s special section is devoted to Scandinavian art and it’s definitely a highlight.
The Dependent
When: Saturday March 10, Noon – 8 PM
Where: Comfort Inn, 136 Ludlow Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan (FREE)
Twenty-two galleries will be exhibiting in pop-up spaces throughout the Comfort Inn hotel, be prepared for lines and crowded spaces.
Fountain
When: March 9: 7-11 PM; March 10 – 11: 1 – 7PM
Where: Armory, 68 Lexington at 25th Street, Midtown, Manhattan ($10 admission)
A wide range of tastes collide at this art fair that has moved into a more traditional venue, this show promises large installations and wall pieces.
The Independent
When: March 8-11 / Thur: 4-9PM; Fri. & Sat: 11AM-8PM / Sun: 11AM-4PM
Where: 548 W 22nd Street, Chelsea, Manhattan (FREE)
A favorite for many from last year’s Armory week, this “alternative” art fair features several younger, braver galleries and artists.
Korean
When: Opening 3/7 6-9 PM / March 8 – 11: Thur, Fri & Sat: 11AM – 8PM; Sun: 11AM– 6PM
Where: 82 Mercer Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan (FREE)
Fifteen contemporary Korean galleries
Moving Image
When: Opening 3/8 6-8 PM / Thur.- Sat: 11AM-8PM; Sun: 11AM– 4PM
Where: 269 Eleventh Ave. at 27-28 Street, Chelsea, Manhattan (FREE)
Focused on moving image work, single and multi channel video, installation and video sculpture. Last year’s installation was great and this year’s should be similar.
New City
When: March 7-11 / Wed: 11AM-6PM / Thur. 11AM-9PM / Fri – Sat: 11AM-7PM / Sun: 11AM– 5PM
Where: HPGRP, 529 W 20th Street, Chelsea, Manhattan (FREE)
Japanese Contemporary Art: 11 galleries from Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
Pool
When: March 9 – 10 / Friday – Sunday: 3PM to 10 PM
Where: Flatiron Hotel, 9 W 26 Street, Chelsea, Manhattan (Suggested donation)
Focusing on unrepresented artist, this show is trying to offer another type of art fair where you can buy work directly from the artists.
Salon Zurcher
When: Opening Monday March 5 from 5-8PM; March 6-11 / Tues-Sat:11-8 PM; Sunday: 11-5 PM
Where: 33 Bleecker Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan (FREE)
Featuring seven solo shows by seven female artists from seven galleries, these solo-show fairs tend to draw your attention and keep it.
Scope
When: Mar 8 – 11 / Thur – Sat: 11AM – 8PM Sun: Noon – 7PM
Where: Twelfth Avenue at 57th Street, West Side, Manhattan ($15 – $20)
Scope has a global presence and seems to be getting bigger each year.
Spring Break
When: March 8 – 11 / Thurs – Sat: Noon – 9 PM; Sun: Noon – 6 PM
Where: 233 Mott Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan ($5 admission)
Set in an old school house, this show will feature pop-up spaces curated by 23 NYC-based curators.
Theorize NY
When: March 8-11 / Thursday: 5-10PM; Fri-Sun: Noon – 10 PM
Where: Wyndham Garden Inn, 37 W 24the Street, Chelsea, Manhattan (FREE)
Another hotel show, this one is run by artists, again, expect lines and crowds
Volta
When: March 8-11 / Thursday 2-7PM; Friday– Sunday: 11AM – 7PM
Where: 7 W 34th Street at Fifth Ave, Chelsea, Manhattan ($10 or $15)
Focused on Solo Projects, Volta has had a strong presence in the past
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Prepared with Don Edler
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