The Independent 20th Century fair’s fourth iteration at Casa Cipriani (4-7 September) brings together 31 exhibitors showcasing works by around 40 artists who were overlooked in the previous century. In some instances—like the visionaries Gertrude Greene, Jacci Den Hartog and Judy Pfaff—the fair aims to bring obscure careers into the spotlight. In other cases, it seeks to re-examine lesser-known bodies of work by icons such as Pablo Picasso, Edvard Munch and Ilya and Emilia Kabakov. [...]
Cristin Tierney’s participation coincides with the unveiling of a new space, in Tribeca, and the gallery’s 15th anniversary. Tierney believes her gallery’s expansive presentation of mixed-media sculptures by Judy Pfaff, a prolific artist, delivers a timely message to the art community: “Let’s continue to rethink art history, innovate in how we do business and bring everyone we can along for the ride.”
