This week in New York, The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) raises the curtain on its 36th annual iteration of The Art Show, currently on view through November 2 at the legendary Park Avenue Armory. The major philanthropic art fair—one of the longest running of its kind—ardently supports the Lower East Side’s not-for-profit social service agency Henry Street Settlement.
Visitors will bask in the shows of 75 ADAA member galleries, with 43 exceptional solo booths, and artist highlights including Chase Hall at Pace Prints (New York, NY), Mladen Stilinović at Peter Freeman, Inc. (New York, NY), Tim Hawkinson at Hosfelt Gallery (San Francisco, CA),
Billie Zangewa at Lehmann Maupin (New York, NY), Isabella Ducrot at Petzel (New York, NY), as well as Suchitra Mattai at Roberts Projects (Los Angeles, CA). Both historic and contemporary masterpieces will be juxtaposed in visceral exhibitions that will beckon all ages.
Alison Elizabeth Taylor, “Meet You There,” 2021. Courtesy the artist and James Cohan. Photo credit Dan Bradica.
Presenting Solo Exhibitions and Curated Group Shows that Spark In-Depth Conversations
“The intimate environment created by The Art Show in the Park Avenue Armory is unparalleled, as it offers a unique platform for dealers to take risks they might not consider at other fairs: presenting solo exhibitions by less established or underknown artists and thoughtfully curated group exhibitions that shed new light on a historical moment or artistic movement,” said Anthony Meier, President of the ADAA. “The richness of these presentations prompts prolonged observation and in-depth conversations with collectors that make The Art Show a special event in our member galleries’ programs each year.”
“The intimate environment created by The Art Show in the Park Avenue Armory is unparalleled, as it offers a unique platform for dealers to take risks they might not consider at other fairs,”
—Anthony Meier.
A zestful focus on women artists within the solo exhibitions includes the visionary Alison Elizabeth Taylor’s skillful works of wood inlay into marquetry at James Cohan, as well as illustrious fiber and textile artist Lee ShinJa’s new explorations with metal at Tina Kim Gallery. Meanwhile, within the group shows, Castelli Gallery unites the treasures of Japanese conceptual artist Arakawa and American sculptor Robert Morris, paying homage to the richly creative era in which they resided in a downtown New York loft belonging to Yoko Ono.
Chase Hall, “The Autodidact,” 2024, Jigsaw relief with coffee grounds and ink on cotton paper, Courtesy of the artist and Pace Prints.
New Executive Director Kinsey Robb Joins the ADAA at a Pivotal Moment
In this momentous year for ADAA, Kinsey Robb, the former Executive Director of Art Center Sarasota, is newly appointed as the Executive Director of ADAA, bringing more than 15 years of honed experience in the visual arts landscape.
“I am honored to join the ADAA at this pivotal moment of growth and development,” said Robb. “I look forward to building on the impressive accomplishments achieved under Maureen Bray’s leadership while enhancing our advocacy for our members through expanded services and policy support. A key focus of mine will be on strengthening accessible pathways for new and diverse voices, and I am thrilled to collaborate with a passionate team to enhance the resources and support available to our international network of dealers and artists.”
“A key focus of mine will be on strengthening accessible pathways for new and diverse voices,”
—Kinsey Robb
Lee ShinJa, “Untitled,” 1970s. Courtesy the artist, MMCA_Korea, and Tina Kim Gallery. Photo credit Unreal Studio.
New Initiative “Spotlight On…” Embraces Houston’s Captivating Fine Arts Community
A spirited, new annual endeavor is unveiled at this year’s presentation, “Spotlight On…,” a far-reaching project which will embrace diverse cities and their representative ADAA members. In this inaugural show, Houston’s captivating fine arts community will be illuminated in robust programming involving critical conversations with leading collectors and institutional figureheads of the region. A dynamic video series starring Houston-based ADAA members Inman Gallery, McClain Gallery, Josh Pazda Hiram Butler, Sicardi | Ayers | Bacino, and Texas Gallery will offer visitors singular insight into the city’s artistic prowess.
An additional first this year is The Art Show’s powerful partnership with the AAMC Foundation, hosting a forward-thinking private gathering of non-profit art curators to speak about the current state of leadership in the industry. This will lead to a lively, public panel discussion as part of the trailblazing fair’s annual talk series.
Suchitra Mattai, “conduit,” 2024. Courtesy the artist and Roberts Projects. Photo credit Paul Salveson.
