Review: New York City’s First Photo Fair, And The 2023 Armory Art Show

PhotoFairs NY 2023

September Labor Day week, the art world was back in full swing in New York with five art fairs and multiple gallery openings and exhibitions. For art lovers, NYC offers so many opportunities to attend art fairs during the months of May and September. I attended two art fairs during the weekend that did not disappoint. Both offered cutting edge, experimental discoveries of what the human mind is capable of creating. Here’s what I like and didn’t much care for …

But First, Why attend Art Fairs?

When I write about art fairs, I always like to start with a bit of a broken record of why art fairs are important. Here goes that broken record….

“Art fairs are about exposing audiences to an imaginary world documented on canvas or molded into some strange or unique sculptural piece. It’s a window into exploring what is trending among both emerging and seasoned artists throughout the world. But more than anything, it’s about inspiration and the power of creativity. From collectors to curators, influencers, artists and art…