The Armory Show 2024: Celebrating 30 Years of Contemporary Art
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The Armory Show 2024 is a significant event in the contemporary art world, celebrating its 30th anniversary. It is being held at the Javits Center in New York City from September 6 to 8, 2024, with a VIP preview on September 5, 2024. This year's fair features over 235 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, including 55 first-time participants.
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Key Details:
Dates: September 6-8, 2024
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Location: Javits Center, New York, NY
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VIP Preview: September 5, 2024
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Sections and Highlights:
Galleries: The main section featuring a wide range of contemporary art.
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Solo: Focuses on solo presentations by artists, both emerging and established.
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Presents: Showcases younger galleries that have been operating for 10 years or less.
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Focus: Curated by Robyn Farrell, this section explores avant-garde art and cross-disciplinary projects.
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Platform: Curated by Eugenie Tsai, this section features large-scale installations and works that rethink narratives in art history.
Notable Exhibitors and Works:
Nicholas Galanin: "I think it goes like this (memory and interference)" (2024)
Qualeasha Wood: "This is America, Season 248, Episode 45" (2024)
Ana Gonzalez: "Sierra Nevada" (2024)
Beauford Delaney: "Untitled (Portrait of a Man)" (c. 1970)
Kelly Sinnapah Mary: "The Fables of Sabras: Jamal the Tiger" (2024)
Emil Sands: "Ramblers" (2024)
New Director and Ownership:
The Armory Show is now fully under the ownership of Frieze, following its acquisition in July 2023. Kyla McMillan, the new director, has been instrumental in planning this year's event, which marks a transitional period for the fair.
Visitor Information:
Tickets: Single-day admission is $57, and a multi-day entry pass is $120. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
Guided Tours: Enhance your visit with guided tours that provide deeper insights into the fair.
Sales and Market Trends:
The fair has seen robust interest, with many major works pre-sold. Smaller works at accessible prices have also been popular, indicating a willingness among buyers to commit to lower-priced items. Notable sales include works by Robert Motherwell, Walton Ford, and Ai Weiwei.The Armory Show continues to be a key event in New York's cultural calendar, offering a platform for discovery and engagement with contemporary art from around the world.
