Independent marks the close of its 15th anniversary year by highlighting the artists and galleries who have achieved significant institutional acquisitions of works following their participation at past editions of the fair. 

Independent is pleased to partner with Puck on a public program of talks at the third edition of Independent 20th Century from September 5–8.

Independent 20th Century is pleased to announce details of the participating artists and exhibitors for its third edition this September.  

Featuring artists and galleries who have made a significant impact on Independent’s history, 15 x15: Independent 2010-2024 is curated by the fair’s founder Elizabeth Dee and founding curatorial advisor Matthew Higgs with the generous support of the participating galleries.

Artspace, Phaidon, and Independent are pleased to announce a new limited edition of silkscreen prints by New York-based contemporary artist Uman.

Contemporary Art Library and Independent are pleased to announce a new partnership: The New York Gallery History Project. This nonprofit initiative aims to showcase important and influential New York City gallery exhibitions from the past in an online archive that is free and available to all.

Independent New York is pleased to announce its inaugural live program of talks and film screenings as part of the 15th anniversary edition of the fair, which returns this May 9-12 at Spring Studios in Tribeca.

Independent New York is pleased to announce further details of the participating artists for its 15th anniversary edition this May. Taking place from May 9 – 12 at Spring Studios in Tribeca, New York, the 2024 edition of the fair will feature works by more than 130 artists presented by more than 85 galleries and nonprofits, nominated by Independent’s founding curatorial advisor Matthew Higgs.

Independent is pleased to announce the participants for the 15th anniversary edition of the fair, taking place at Spring Studios, Tribeca, New York, from May 9 – 12, 2024.

The second in a series of talks with New York art dealers, bringing together dealers Alan Belcher (Gallery Nature Morte), James Fuentes (James Fuentes), and Wendy Olsoff (P·P·O·W) to discuss their experiences with Elizabeth Dee, CEO of Independent Art Fairs.

Independent 20th Century, which returns for its second edition September 7-10, 2023 in New York City and online, is pleased to announce a dynamic program of talks taking place during the fair. 

The great artists of the 20th century span genders and cultures even if female artists such as Mildred Thompson or Wanda Pimentel may not be as prominent in the public imagination as Willem de Kooning or Mark Rothko.

Independent 20th Century Returns to New York City for a Second Edition from September 7-10, 2023

Independent is pleased to announce the participants for the second edition of Independent 20th Century, a new fair dedicated to revising the canon of 20th Century art. The event will take place at the Battery Maritime Building at Cipriani South Street, New York, from September 7-10, 2023.

Independent, Phaidon, and Artspace are pleased to announce a new edition of 36 hand-colored lithographs by New York-based artist Jameson Green, to be released on May 11, 2023.

Independent New York returns for its 14th edition from May 11-14 in New York City and online. The highly anticipated fair features works by more than 120 artists and 74 galleries and nonprofits from around the world. Independent sits at the intersection of an art fair and a biennial, with exhibitors vetted through a competitive nomination process. The fair enjoys an insider's renown and is a destination for meaningful discovery of contemporary art. Taking over four floors of Spring Studios in Tribeca, Independent New York features more than 50 solo and duo presentations, 10  presentations by artists who have concurrent museum exhibitions, as well as New York debuts by 22 artists.

Announcing the participating galleries for the 14th edition of the fair, taking place at Spring Studios, Tribeca, New York, from May 11 - 14, 2023. 

Over 70 artists, 22 solo and duo artist presentations and special projects have been commissioned especially for this new fair, presented by 32 galleries.

Independent is pleased to announce the participants for the inaugural edition of Independent 20th Century, a new fair dedicated to revising the canon of 20th Century art.

Independent Art Fair is pleased to announce that it is launching a new fair in New York in September 2022, Independent 20th Century.

Over two hundred artists, forty-seven solo and duo artist presentations and special projects have been commissioned especially for this year’s fair, presented by sixty-six galleries and institutions.

The New York art community is pleased to present New York Art Week, an inaugural city-wide initiative taking place from May 5th-12th, 2022. New York Art Week will highlight an unprecedented offering of global art market events and institutional exhibitions taking place in New York City.

Announcing the participating galleries for the 13th edition of the fair, taking place at Spring Studios, Tribeca, New York, from May 5 - 8, 2022. 

Independent is pleased to announce plans for its 13th year. The fair will return to its former location with new spring dates May 5 – 8, 2022 at Spring Studios in Tribeca. Independent in May will be an opportunity for the fair to expand to its full roster of 65 international leading galleries.

Independent is pleased to announce the appointment of Sofie Scheerlinck as interim Chief Operating Officer.

Independent New York is pleased to announce the artistic program for this year’s edition, selected by founding curatorial advisor Matthew Higgs and co-produced in collaboration with leading galleries, non-profits and museums worldwide. 

The 2021 edition of Independent takes its inspiration from Independent Projects, a special edition of the fair at the former Dia Center for the Arts in 2014. Galleries have been invited to present specially commissioned, museum caliber presentations by leading artists that are both relevant and timely to our current moment.

The fair is scheduled to take place from September 9 - 12, 2021 at Cipriani South Street in New York City, a landmark, world class restoration of the Battery Maritime Building due to fully launch later this year.

With a focus on sustainabilty, Crozier and Independent partner for an unprecedented initiative to foster investment in creative art communities.

Independent Art Fair welcomes collaborations, which foster the curatorial expertise of artists, galleries and non-profit organizations who commission and curate site-specific, immersive solo shows in unique spaces.

Independent Art Fair is pleased to announce an unprecedented number of solo and duo presentations by exhibiting artists for the 11th edition. Featuring 60 leading galleries and institutions, the fair will open on March 5th for private viewing and March 6-8 to the public, returning to 50 Varick Street in Tribeca.

The presentation continues to innovate on the fair model and presents design programs for the first time at Independent.

Independent is pleased to announce the participating galleries for the upcoming edition, returning to Spring Studios in Tribeca from March 5-8, 2020.

Redwood Property Group and Independent are pleased to announce their renewed partnership to support the growing TriBeCa gallery community. The second Tribeca Gallery Walk is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 14th, from 12:00-5:00PM.

The fundraiser is another way for the fair to further its mission of supporting emerging artists, and to give back to White Columns and Higgs, who has served as both Director of White Columns and a curatorial advisor with Independent, which he helped co-found.

The inaugural walk was part tour experience and part festival of gallery programming, featuring over ten of the most important TriBeCa art and design galleries across generations.