Conductor Art Fair is a tightly curated yet experimental foray in representing, in its own words, 'the global majority and Indigenous nations.' The fair features a variety of artwork by artists from diverse backgrounds, including a selection of new sculptural work by Palestinian artist Khaled Jarrar and mixed media collages by Venezuelan artist Esmelyn Miranda.
The courtyard of MoMA PS1 in Queens was buzzing during Wednesday night's opening of Greater New York, now in its sixth edition. Our team shares first impressions from the expansive show, which included more than 50 New York City artists at the beginning of their careers.
We're still the new kids on the block. But it feels like we're more on the map, more anticipated this year. This year at Post-Fair, his gallery is showing small works by Edgar Ramirez, who won the Frieze Impact Prize in 2023.
This fair is so conducive to conversations. The founders were creating these situations where you can have conversations and have opportunities for community building. The hotel model might also be more ecological than the typical fair format: This is utilising spaces that already exist and transforming them, rather building anew.
A new art fair with a distinctive approach and locale is joining the international art world for the spring calendar: Art Cologne Palma Mallorca. While Mallorca is often framed as an idyllic Mediterranean escape, it has quietly developed into a vibrant art hub, and the fair builds on that momentum, positioning the island as a crossroads for international and regional art scenes.
"What's different about this year is that we are going beyond the idea of what a traditional fair is and what it could mean within the context of the Black artistic landscape," Andrieux tells The Art Newspaper.
The Art Dealers Association of America ( ADAA) will rebrand its long-running fair, The Art Show, as the ADAA Fair, running November 12-16, 2026 at the Park Avenue Armory. "This fair signals a new era for the ADAA-one rooted in our mission and responsive to the cultural needs of our time," ADAA executive director Kinsey Robb said in a statement. This past July, the ADAA made the surprise announcement that it would not stage the 2025 edition of the Art Show, which had been held annually since 1988. The organization called the move a "strategic pause" in an email to its members. At the time, the organization said it wanted to "to reimagine The Art Show with long-term sustainability and member value in mind."
The evening event, held in the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center atrium, was organized by second-year medical students Kevin Chen, Sandra Ojeaboru and Reyna Patel, with support from the Student Senate, the Augusta Webster, MD, Office of Medical Education and the Department of Medical Education. After experiencing the art fair for the first time last year, Patel said she and her fellow students knew they wanted to bring it back.
"The point is to address some of the systemic challenges that women face in the art world. By focusing on female-led galleries we felt there would be more of a lasting impact and legacy. We didn't want it to be a flash-in-the-pan tokenistic thing,"
When you are at the art fair, you push the fashion to be bold and experiment no black allowed, says Belma Gaudio, at the opening of Frieze art fair in London. Gaudio is the founder of fashion boutique Koibird and an art collector, and carries a bright green Hermes bag, and her own knitted co-ords with pictures of insects to make her point.
The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, returns to Artifact Events in Ravenswood, Chicago, from October 30 to November 2-and this edition is bursting with creative surprises. More than 115 independent artists will fill the venue with fresh artwork, playful installations, and interactive experiences that make art accessible, fun, and unforgettable. Whether you're discovering the fair for the first time or coming back for more, this fall is your chance to immerse yourself in Chicago's most vibrant art event.
"For 72 years, The Winter Show has been a beacon of excellence, presenting museum-quality works that inspire and engage," said Helen Allen, Executive Director of The Winter Show. "The show's purpose reaches far beyond the Armory. At its core, it is about supporting East Side House and advancing its vital work in empowering communities through education and opportunity."
"It's a privilege to watch artists, fairgoers, and volunteers come together to create such a vibrant community in the redwoods," said Bev Abbott, Executive Director. "Each artist brings not only their work but also their passion, making the fair a place where connections are built year after year."
