It's "back to school" in the art world with exciting fairs on both sides of the Atlantic.
There is nothing more invigorating than the fall art fairs taking place from September through November around the world. The art world gets to come together again after the summer hiatus, and much of what happens at the respective fairs sets the tone for the season. The fall art fairs are the time to keep your eyes open, to discover new artists, more diverse voices, and underrepresented designers from around the world. In addition, it's a great way to gauge the art economy before the auction season. The curators for museum and corporate institutions are out in full force attempting to spend the yearly budget before the fiscal year ends. There are immersive installations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops that enrich the fair experience.
INDEPENDENT 20TH CENTURY
This invitation-only event, which champions artists and avant-garde movements from 1900-2000, is held at Casa Cipriani, in the landmark 1909 Battery Maritime Building at the southern tip of Manhattan. Independent 20th Century's fourth edition features 30 nominated exhibitors with solo, duo, and group presentations of works by approximately 40 artists. The fair's mission is to reframe the canon of 20th-century art by bringing together artists, both recognized and less-known from diverse geographies, generations, movements, and styles. This year's event features several self-taught artists, three distinctive voices from Argentina, and four pioneering women artists from the Arab world. […]
Cristin Tierney Gallery (New York) will exhibit works by Judy Pfaff, whose influential practice over the past six decades has spanned painting, printmaking, sculpture, and installation. Pfaff balances meticulous planning with improvisational decision-making to create her exuberant, sprawling installations, described as "painting in space." The presentation at Independent 20th Century anticipates her forthcoming solo exhibition at the gallery's new Tribeca location this fall.
