Photo: Malle Madsen, Courtesy the artist, VITRINE and Independent New York
VITRINE: Cecilia Fiona, Follow the flowers, 2022. Installation view and performance
Independent Art Fair New York
Fair with cult status opens
Which art fair is a must for original and fascinating contemporary art? Experts say the answer is Independent New York, which has achieved cult status in just a few years. This year, it opens on May 11.
May 11, 2023
More than 120 artists will exhibit at Independent New York 2023, a young but already established fair at the center of the art world. The first edition took place in 2010 on a small scale and was aimed at scene insiders. Since then, the field has opened up and the number of exhibiting artists has grown, but the fair has retained its special character. It is still considered one of the spearheads of contemporary art, not least because it is based on the principle of invitation. This means that artists cannot apply in the traditional way. Many collectors therefore mark the fair in their calendars, this year from May 11 to 14.
The Independent is considered one of the most popular New York fairs in the art world because of its quality. Numerous young art stars such as Oscar Murillo, Nicolas Party, and Issy Wood have made their New York exhibition debuts at the Independent in recent years. Beginning in 2022, Independent 20th Century will complement the program by presenting and trading artworks from major movements of the 20th century.
Photo: Mario Gallucci Courtesy the artist, Ciaccia Levi x Foxy Production and Independent New York
Ciaccia Levi x Foxy Production: Srijon Chowdhury, Eye (Morning Glory), 2022. Oil on linen. 72 x 126 in
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Augsburg, Schaezlerpalais
Golden times: The Fuggers as patrons of the arts
On the 500th anniversary of Jakob Fugger's death on December 30, the Schaezlerpalais is commemorating him as a patron of the arts: the wealthy merchant family commissioned numerous artists of their time. The exhibition Art’s Rich Heritage: Jakob Fugger and his Legacy runs until April 12, 2026, in Augsburg.
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Berlin, Käthe Kollwitz Museum
»Käthe Kollwitz – Silent Strength«
The Käthe Kollwitz Museum presents the sensitive side of the artist through rarely seen drawings and trial prints: Käthe Kollwitz – Silent Strength runs until January 18, 2026, in Berlin.
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