Skip to content
Announcing Inaugural Talks, Screenings and Public Programs for Independent 2024
Announcing Inaugural Talks, Screenings and Public Programs for Independent 2024
April 3, 2024

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.

Announcing Featured Artists for the 15th Anniversary Edition
Announcing Featured Artists for the 15th Anniversary Edition
March 20, 2024

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 New York 2023, Photo Credit: Alexa Hoyer. Courtesy of Independent New York
Announcing Exhibitors for Independent New York 2024
January 31, 2024

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.

Downtown Dealers Talks
Downtown Dealers Talks
Elizabeth Dee in conversation with Alan Belcher, James Fuentes, and Wendy Olsoff November 15, 2023

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.

Announcing Salon Independent Talk Series and New Podcast
Announcing Salon Independent Talk Series and New Podcast
August 22, 2023

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. 

Picasso Wasn’t the Only Cubist—Relearning Art History at Independent 20th Century
Picasso Wasn’t the Only Cubist—Relearning Art History at Independent 20th Century
August 10, 2023

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.

Announcing the 2023 Independent 20th Century Artistic Program
Announcing the 2023 Independent 20th Century Artistic Program
August 1, 2023

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

Announcing Exhibitors for Independent 20th Century
Announcing Exhibitors for Independent 20th Century
Tuesday, June 20, 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.

Introducing Editions at Independent
Introducing Editions at Independent
April 26, 2023
Presenting a New Edition by Jameson Green
Presenting a New Edition by Jameson Green
Through a Partnership Between Independent, Phaidon, and Artspace April 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.

Jessica Westhafer,Broken and Bleeding Hearts, 2022  Courtesy of Vito Schnabel Gallery
Announcing the Artist List for Independent Art Fair 2023
March 2023


 

Cecilia Fiona, Follow the flowers, 2022. Installation view and performance. Photo: Malle Madsen
Announcing the Independent Art Fair 2023 Artistic Program
March 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 Our 2023 Exhibitors
Announcing Our 2023 Exhibitors
December 2022

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

Announcing the 20th Century 2022 Artistic Program
Announcing the 20th Century 2022 Artistic Program
July 2022

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

Announcing Our 20th Century Exhibitors
Announcing Our 20th Century Exhibitors
June 2022

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.

Announcing Independent 20th Century
Announcing Independent 20th Century
May 2022

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

Announcing Details of the 2022 Artistic Program
Announcing Details of the 2022 Artistic Program
April 2022

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.

Announcing New York Art Week
Announcing New York Art Week
March 2022

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 Our 2022 Exhibitors
Announcing Our 2022 Exhibitors
January 2022

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

Photo courtesy of BFA
Independent returns to Spring Studios with new dates
October 2021

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 announces Sofie Scheerlinck as interim Chief Operating Officer
Independent announces Sofie Scheerlinck as interim Chief Operating Officer
October 2021

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

Announcing Details of the 2021 Artistic Program
Announcing Details of the 2021 Artistic Program
August 2021

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. 

Independent New York Announces 2021 Exhibitors
Independent New York Announces 2021 Exhibitors
May 2021

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.

Independent moves to new dates and a new venue for 2021
Independent moves to new dates and a new venue for 2021
January 2021

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.

Crozier Joins Independent as Supporting Partner of the 2020 Edition
Crozier Joins Independent as Supporting Partner of the 2020 Edition
February 2020

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

Special Projects and Site-Specific Revivals
Special Projects and Site-Specific Revivals
February 2020

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 Announces Features and Highlights for the Forthcoming March Edition
Independent Art Fair Announces Features and Highlights for the Forthcoming March Edition
January 2020

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.

Independent to partner with OBJECT & THING introducing object-based works of art and design to the New York fair in March 2020
Independent to partner with OBJECT & THING introducing object-based works of art and design to the New York fair in March 2020
October 2019

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

Independent New York Announces Exhibitor List for 2020
Independent New York Announces Exhibitor List for 2020
September 2019

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

Announcing Details for the Upcoming TriBeCa Gallery Walk
Announcing Details for the Upcoming TriBeCa Gallery Walk
August 2019

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.

Independent is pleased to announce a fundraising initiative to support White Columns
Independent is pleased to announce a fundraising initiative to support White Columns
February 2019

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.

Independent New York Announces First Annual Tribeca Gallery Walk
Independent New York Announces First Annual Tribeca Gallery Walk
February 2019

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.