> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://hyperallergic.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Art Rx: NY Art Fair Guide - URL: https://hyperallergic.com/art-rx-6/ - Published: 2012-03-08T20:46:25.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-24T16:02:19.000Z - Description: 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. - Author: Hrag Vartanian - Tags: Art, Armory Week, Events, New York Art Fairs, Weekly Art Rx, #wp, #wp-post, #image-position-hidden, #Import 2025-11-24 06:51 (2012, 2013, part 1) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2012/03/pills-03-08-2012-top.jpg "pills-03-08-2012-top") 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. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") **\= Must See** ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") **\= Worth the trip** ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") **\= Good chance you’ll enjoy this** ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") **\= If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by** ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") **\= If you happen to be in the building for another purpose than maybe you should see it** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2012/03/armory2012-600.jpg) A view of this year's Armory Fair. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](www.artdealers.org/artshow.html), everything is expensive, even by art fair standards. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](www.thearmoryshow.com). 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. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](http://www.thedependentartfair.info/?ref=hyperallergic.com) throughout the Comfort Inn hotel, be prepared for lines and crowded spaces. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](www.fountainartfair.com) promises large installations and wall pieces. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](www.independentnewyork.com) features several younger, braver galleries and artists. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](http://koreanartshow.com/?ref=hyperallergic.com) ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](www.moving-image.info), single and multi channel video, installation and video sculpture. Last year’s installation was great and this year’s should be similar. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](http://www.newcityartfair.com/?ref=hyperallergic.com) from Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](www.poolartfair.com) is trying to offer another type of art fair where you can buy work directly from the artists. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](http://www.galeriezurcher.com/exhibitions-1/salon-zurcher-new-york?lieu=new-york&lang=en&ref=hyperallergic.com) tend to draw your attention and keep it. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## Scope When: Mar 8 – 11 / Thur – Sat: 11AM – 8PM Sun: Noon – 7PM Where: Twelfth Avenue at 57th Street, West Side, Manhattan ($15 – $20) [Scope](www.scope-art.com) has a global presence and seems to be getting bigger each year. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](www.springbreakartshow.com) curated by 23 NYC-based curators. ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](http://www.theorizenewyork.com/?ref=hyperallergic.com), again, expect lines and crowds ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## ![](http://hyperallergic.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hyperbullet.png "hyperbullet") ## 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](www.ny.voltashow.com) has had a strong presence in the past \* \* \* *Prepared with Don Edler* *Top image* [*via*](http://www.topfastweightloss.com/fast-weight-loss-tips/slimming-products/?ref=hyperallergic.com)