The Art Fair | New York City

The Art Show, is the longest-running and most prestigious art fair in America. Organized by the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) to benefit the Henry Street Settlement, the fair presents exhibitions from the nation's leading art dealers and galleries showcasing a variety of museum-quality exhibits ranging from cutting-edge, 21st century works, to masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Art Show | Park Avenue Armory | March 7 - 11, 2012 | New York City |

http://www.artdealers.org/artshow.html

Photo by Timothy Lee Photography

Theorize Contemporary Art Fair,  Impossible to Understand was originally conceptualized and organized by artists Eric Ginsburg, David Pollack and Marina Reiter: ?We are very excited to be able to bring this new art fair concept to the artist community. Theorize gives artists the opportunity to present their work to collectors and galleries directly and engage in an open dialogue. It?s all about giving the artists exposure, a chance to be seen and heard? said David Pollack of Theorize New York.

Theorize | Wyndham Garden Inn 37 W 24th Street | March 8- 11, 2012 | New York City
http://www.theorizenewyork.com/

Unfinished Goddess Kali Idol, a photo by Sukanta Maikap Photography
 

Fountain Art Fair, remains true to its progressive roots by hosting not one but now two events during Armory week in New York. Contemporary art gurus Artlog will kick off an unforgettable celebration at Fountain?s Public Opening Night Reception, Friday March 9 from 7-11pm, guest DJ?d by New York legend Fab 5 Freddy. On Saturday visitors will now have four extra hours to soak up Fountain?s art-fueled frenzy, as Fountain has extended its hours until 11pm for an exciting Saturday night event curated by our nonprofit partner Art for Progress. Fountain is dedicated to supporting smaller independent galleries and artists will present an outstanding roster of participants including veterans The Marketplace Gallery, Microscope Gallery, and Marni Kotak as well as an impressive lineup of new exhibitors, among them Big Deal Arts and Albany Center Gallery.

Fountain Art Fair | 69th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Avenue at 25th Street | March 9 - 11, 2012 |

http://www.fountainartfair.com/home/

The Armory Show, a leading international contemporary and modern art fair and one of the most important annual art events in New York, takes place every March on Piers 92 & 94 in Manhattan. Now celebrating its fourteenth year, the Armory Show is re-establishing itself as the most adventurous and dynamic contemporary art fair in New York City. The 2012 edition will feature an international roster of exciting, leading galleries, the acclaimed Armory Show VIP program, a lively opening night party at MoMA, the eclectic and engaging Open Forum program with major art- world figures, Armory Film, a series featuring an international selection of leading contemporary video and experimental films curated by Moving Image, and Armory Arts Week in partnership with New York's top cultural institutions.

The Armory Show | Pier 92 & 94 | March 8 -11, 2012 | New York City | http://www.thearmoryshow.com/

Theaster Gates
Low Backs (Brown and Black)
wood and metal, 2010
Courtesy of Kavi Gupta CHICAGO | BERLIN. Collection of Edward Tyler Nahem, New York