This week in New York, the enthralling 13th edition of Salon Art + Design unfolds at the Park Avenue Armory, on view through November 11. Led by Sanford L. Smith + Associates, the chief collectible design and art fair offers an all-encompassing, global perspective, with new Executive Director Nicky Dessources selecting an array of experiential installations and unique design presentations for an unforgettable fall show.
“I am thrilled to be at the helm of Salon for its 13th edition this year,” said Dessources. “Following in the footsteps of Jill Bokor, I am committed to honoring the incredible vision and standard of excellence she established for the fair. As we look to the future, I am excited to bring fresh perspectives that will continue to elevate the fair and reach new audiences, while maintaining the rich legacy that has made Salon a premier event in the global culture calendar. This year promises to be a dynamic blend of tradition and forward-thinking, and I am eager to share it with our community.”
“I am excited to bring fresh perspectives that will continue to elevate the fair and reach new audiences, while maintaining the rich legacy that has made Salon a premier event in the global culture calendar,” — Nicky Dessources
Ephyra Pendant On, Courtesy of Ethan Herrington for Gallery FUMI.
Salon Art + Design Presents Special Exhibitions Platform, and Site Specific Installations
This season’s art calendar glows anew with over 40 inimitable exhibitors at Salon Art + Design’s 13th iteration, spanning vintage, modern, contemporary, and blue-chip 20th century magnum opuses. The diverse, international group includes Galerie FUMI, Galerie Chastel-Maréchal, Pace African & Oceanic Art, Todd Merrill Studio, Galerie Negropontes, Phoenix Ancient Art, Galerie Anne Jacquemin Sablon, and more. A special exhibitions platform will whisk visitors away on a journey through mesmeric showcases by top art spaces such as ZAROLAT, Thomas Cooper Studio, and Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass.
From there, site-specific installations truly captivate and inspire, with bespoke art and design universes like Thornton Projects as a salon entryway design; here, the New York-based interiors studio sparks transcendent elegance and comfort with their highly sought-after creative process. Within this far-reaching section, the Female Design Council Special Member Feature will spotlight lavish lighting, furniture, glassware, textiles, and more by its skillful members—curated by the FDC’s own visionary founder Lora Appleton.
Jonas Damon stool, courtesy of the artist, Verso, and and Black Folks in Design.
Further, non-profit organization Black Folks in Design (BFiD) together with New York-based furniture and design gallery Verso unearth a vibrant exhibition titled “Spotlight III,” celebrating a tremendous third collaboration. Pioneering artists and designs like Michael Bennet, Founder of Studio Kër; Jonas Damon; and ASMITE echo BFiD’s mission to champion the spirited creative projects of Black designers. Award-winning interior designer and founder of BFiD Little Wing Lee here extends a soulful partnership with Verso’s Founder Amauri Aguiar in order to assist designers in bringing their ideas to luminous life.
Sherbro Artist Mask,
Sierra Leone, Late 19th-early 20th century,
Wood, Height: 17 ½ in (44.5 cm), courtesy of Pace African and Oceanic Art.
Salon Conversations 2024 Unites Cultural Figureheads with Perceptive Insights
Meaningful and critical dialogues will take place throughout the fair as part of Salon Conversations, with cultural figureheads from multiple creative industries participating and sharing their perceptive insights. On the afternoon of Saturday, November 9, “ALCHEMY: The Art & Collectability of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne” unites Wendy Goodman of New York Magazine, author and gallerist Evan Lobel, actress Julianne Moore, and interior designer David Kleinberg. This star-studded conversation will focus on the beautiful evolution and influence of the father and design artist duo.
Draga & Aurel for Todd Merrill Studio, RIBBON pendant lamp, photo by Federica Lissoni.
