Here’s Your Go-To Guide for the 2020 Armory Show in New York and Its Many Satellite Fairs
Sure, the world may be in crisis with financial markets in a
freefall and the coronavirus set to become a full-blown
pandemic.
But at the epicenter of the contemporary art world in New York
City, the Armory week fairs are about to be in full swing.
Here is a handy go-to guide to help you manage everything that’s
going on around town.
ADAA The Art Show, February 27–March
1
Michael Rosenfeld Gallery’s solo
presentation of William H. Johnson’s work at the ADAA’s Art Show.
Courtesy of Michael Rosenfeld Gallery.
What: The Art Dealers Association of
America’s annual Art Show, where galleries present jewel-box-like
presentations, is already on view through March 1. And if you’re
curious about what to see at the fair, Artnet News has a rundown of
the best works on view at this year’s elegant event.
Where: Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at
67th Street
When: Friday, 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, 12
p.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
The
Armory Show, March 5–8
Ai Weiwei works at Deitch Projects’s
Armory Show booth. Photo: Teddy Wolff.
What: The anchor show for the week was
dogged by drama last year, and coronavirus
fears are now swirling around this edition. But the show, it
seems, will go on. Specially-curated sections have been
organized by heavyweight curators Anne Ellegood and Jamillah James,
and on Saturday, Armory Live events will feature our very own
Andrew Goldstein (in conversation with Sander Lak of Sies Marjan)
and Julia Halperin, who will be moderating a panel conversation
about inequality within the art world.
Where: 711 12th Avenue at Piers 90, 92,
94
When: Thursday and Friday, 12 p.m.–8 p.m.;
Saturday, 12 p.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
Art on Paper, March 5–8
Installation view of Dave Eggers’s work
on paper, courtesy of Art on Paper.
What: This showcase of all things pulpy is
a must-see for fans of prints, drawings, and book arts. With around
100 galleries exhibiting, most of the works on view invite closer
inspection, but keep your eyes peeled for large-scale installations
as well.
Where: Pier 36, at 299 South Street
When: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.;
Sunday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
Clio, March
5–8
Visitors at the Clio Art Fair. Courtesy
of Clio.
What: A self-proclaimed “anti-art fair,”
Clio relies largely on a straight artist-to-collector business
model, with artists who are not represented by galleries exhibiting
on their own.
Where: 550 West 29th Street
When: Friday, 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, 2
p.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
Independent New York, March 6–8
Installation view at the fair. Courtesy
of Independent Art Fair NYC.
What: With veteran Sotheby’s marketing director
Ashley Harris now at the helm of Independent, the fair is
looking forward to its latest edition in New York after cutting its
losses with an under-performing Brussels edition. Expect the
effortless cool of Tribeca to underscore the sensibility of this
event.
Where: Spring Studios, 50 Varick
Street
When: Friday and Saturday 12 p.m.–7 p.m.;
Sunday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
NADA New York Gallery Open
2020, March 5–8
Installation view of Damien Davis’s work
at Mrs. Gallery. Courtesy of Mrs.
What: More than 60 galleries fling open
their doors to welcome those hoping to bone up on emerging and
established artists without braving the crowds at the fairs. There
are also four days worth of talks, tours, and special events in
store.
Where: Various galleries, see website for details
When: Various tours and artist talks,
see website for details. Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.;
Friday, 2 p.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, 11
a.m.–9 p.m.
SCOPE, March 5–8
Julian Cardinal, Pink and Green
(not dated). Courtesy of Kiley Court Gallery.
What: The 20th anniversary of this
international fair opens during Armory week and features 60
exhibitors at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. Highlights
include Vermont-based painter Julian Cardinal’s figurative works
presented at Galerie L’Atelier 55.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West
18th Street
When: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.;
Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
SPRING/BREAK, March 3–9
Otherworldly landscapes by Jeremy Olson
in a presentation curated by Vanessa Albury.
What: While the Armory Show and the Art
Show cater to uptown clientele, and the Independent and NADA appeal
to younger collectors looking for undiscovered talent, SPRING/BREAK
is the scrappy, Gen-Z underdog looking to carve out new territory.
For its ninth edition, the itinerant fair is moving (yet again) to
the former headquarters of Ralph Lauren on Madison
Avenue—an apt venue for this year’s theme, which focuses on
excess.
Where: 625 Madison Avenue, between 58th
and 59th streets
When: Wednesday–Monday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
VOLTA, March
4–8
Visitors to VOLTA, courtesy of
VOLTA.
What: After last year’s fiasco resulting in the
cancellation of VOLTA, organizers are thrilled to announce that the
fair is back in action with Kamiar Maleki as its director.
With 58 exhibitors from five continents, this edition promises
to bring some international flair to New York
Where: Metropolitan West, 639 West 46th
Street at 12th Avenue
When: Thursday–Saturday, 12 p.m.–8 p.m.;
Sunday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
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