The 10th edition of TEFAF New York returns to the Park Avenue Armory this May bringing together 89 galleries. Artworks range from antiquities to modern and contemporary. Surrealism reigns supreme this year. My three highlights are: - Galerie Jacques Lacoste presents Salvador Dalí's Mae West couch, - Galerie Mitterrand brings a rare work by François-Xavier Lalanne, the Bird rocking chair, - Beck & Eggeling features artist Aljoscha, whose large-scale Bioism sculpture is suspended from the ceiling in the Drill Hall. New York, NY May 10, 2024
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ICFF 2023
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair brought together over 400 emerging and established design brands to Javits Center in New York. Among my highlights are: the Norway pavilion with the emphasis on sustainability; and original design studio Faina by Victoria Yakusha from Ukraine. The fair program also features students' work. Some brands and artists in the video (no sponsorship*): Michael J. Brolly Moooi Morelato Dounia Lighting Varier HeyMat Yiting Hou Wang Yichu New York, NY May 21-23, 2023
TEFAF New York 2023
With nearly 100 galleries participating, TEFAF New York is back at the Park Avenue Armory. It's about one-third the size of the Maastricht fair. The focus here is on modern and contemporary art with lots of familiar galleries: Van de Weghe, Axel Vervoordt, David Zwirner, Pace, Di Donna, but there's something for everyone's taste, like fine art paintings at the Richard Green gallery from London. This year, I am particularly interested in the design aspect of this fair. Galerie Mitterrand from Paris is showcasing a stunning collection of works by Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne. Fun fact: the gallery’s owner is a relative of the former French president. And if you want to learn about ceramics, take a listen to my interview with artist Kate Malone at the Adrian Sassoon gallery booth. Lastly, Edmondo di Robilant speaks about his gallery Robilant+Voena. New York, NY March 16, 2023
New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2023
The 63rd annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is happening over this weekend at the Park Avenue Armory. Almost 200 exhibitors are showcasing rare books, first editions, maps and atlases, manuscripts, illustrated books, and so much more. It's a treasure trove for bibliophiles. I spoke with the founder of London-based Shapero Rare Books, Bernard Shapero. Among the highlights of the booth are 530 hand-colored plates illustrated book The Birds of Asia by John Gould, 1850-1883, Selectarum stirpium Americanarum historia by Nicolai Josephi Jacquin, 1780, Album of watercolors of flowers, fruit and silkworms [Chinese School] from the collection of the 5th Duke of Marlborough, and a hand-written letter by J.R.R. Tolkien. The fair runs April 27-30. New York, NY April 28, 2023
Ole Aakjaer | Influenza
Danish artist Ole Aakjaer culminates his stay in New York City with the exhibition “Influenza” at the Chase Contemporary. His new body of work comprises vibrant watercolors, large-scale collages, is his tribute to the artists who influenced him and to the street art of the city, from where he drew his inspiration. The exhibition is on view through June 11. New York, NY April 27, 2023
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