The Art Show
dal 5/3/2012 al 10/3/2012
Segnalato da
5/3/2012
The Art Show
Park Avenue Armory, New York
America's leading art galleries exhibit 35 solo-artist booths and 37 thematic installations. The 24th edition of the fair showcasing a variety of museum quality exhibits ranging from cutting-edge, 21st century works, to masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries. Organized by the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), the fair includes 72 of the best galleries from across the country.
The 24th edition of The Art Show, the nation's foremost and longest running
fine art fair, takes place March 7 through March 11, 2012 in New York City. Organized by the Art Dealers
Association of America (ADAA) to benefit Henry Street Settlement, the fair presents the nation’s leading art
dealers and galleries showcasing a variety of museum quality exhibits ranging from cutting-edge, 21st century
works, to masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Expanding its roster for the first time in 24 years, the 2012 Art Show will include 72 of the best galleries from
across the country. ADAA also welcomes five first time exhibiting galleries: Alexander and Bonin, New York City;
Crown Point Press, San Francisco, CA; Greene Naftali Gallery, New York City; Anton Kern Gallery, New York
City; and Van de Weghe Fine Art, New York City.
“ADAA dealers represent the very best authorities on fine art in the country, and The Art Show is an opportunity
for collectors to meet with these experts and take in fantastic exhibitions in a range of genres,” noted ADAA
President Lucy Mitchell-Innes. Linda Blumberg, ADAA’s Executive Director remarked on the experience of
collectors at the show, “Art collectors appreciate The Art Show because the intimate atmosphere and consistently
high level of works present an ideal opportunity to interact with our expert dealers and purchase works in a refined
environment.”
The 2012 Art Show leads a contingent of art fairs around New York City such as The Armory Show, VOLTA,
Pulse, RedDot, and SCOPE, which also take place during the same week. Adam Sheffer, Chairman of The Art
Show Committee, reflects, “As the city’s and the nation’s longest running art fair, The Art Show inspires New
Yorkers and visitors alike to view and purchase exquisite works of art from the most exciting historical and
contemporary artists.”
The Art Show strikes a dynamic balance among its exhibitors, who come from all over the country to present
works by historic, modern, and contemporary artists. As in recent years, the 2012 Art Show will include a number
of stand out solo and two person exhibitions, such as: Cindy Sherman’s “Murder Mystery” collage series from
1976 at Metro Pictures; new work by Suzan Frecon at David Zwirner Gallery; a two-person exhibition of
David Wojnarowicz and Hunter Reynolds from P•P•O•W; Dorothea Rockburne at Greenberg Van Doren
Gallery; a presentation of Rudy Burkhardt: Photographs and Films of New York from Tibor de Nagy
Gallery; new work by Philip Pearlstein at Betty Cuningham Gallery; and “Gaston Lachaise/Louise
Bourgeois: An Affinity” a two person installation from Cheim & Read. Other exhibition highlights include: a
historic look at Acquavella Galleries, “Acquavella: The First 90 Years”; a group show of women artists at
Galerie Lelong; and a thematic exhibition from Mary-Anne Martin/Fine Art entitled “Surrealism in Latin
America.”
Global art insurance specialist, AXA Art Insurance will serve as Lead Sponsoring Partner of The Art Show 2012.
AXA Art has been providing its private, corporate and commercial clients with tailor-made art insurance products
and services for over 60 years.
Press inquiries
Dan Tanzilli 212-627-1455-x-226 dan@fitzandco.com
Press Conference 10:30 am Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Gala Preview Tuesday, March 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
to benefit Henry Street Settlement, one of New York City’s best-known and most effective social services and arts agencies.
Park Avenue Armory
67th Street New York City
Show hours:
Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
Admission $20 per day