Taking place in New York City, from the 3-6 March, represents an essential event inÌýthe artistic calendar. This year sees itsÌý22ndÌýeditionÌýsince its creation in 1994 and bears witness to a diverse selection of both emergingÌýand established artists, represented by 205 galleries from 36 countries worldwide. The event isÌýdivided into fiveÌýsections: Modern, Contemporary, Armory Presents, Not for Profits, and Focus: African Perspectives, all of which are spread across Pier 92 and 94.ÌýIn addition, a special series of talksÌýand organised tours will be accessible throughout the weekend.
Alongside major establishments from New York City, London, Paris and Berlin, this year sees a rise in global contributions as The Armory Show welcomes organisations and artists from Asia, South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. In terms of contemporary art, exhibitions include mixed media pieces, print works and a selection of innovative photography from notable exhibitors such asÌý with a showcase of recent works byÌýAbdoulaye Konaté,Ìý presenting photography by James Casebere and Marina Abramovic, and with a variety of pieces byÌýFrancis Alÿs,ÌýCarol Bove,ÌýDonald Judd,ÌýYayoi Kusama,ÌýWolfgang TillmansÌýand others.
Meanwhile,ÌýModern Art exhibits date largely from the 20th century and feature a plurality of modern masters from the USA including Alexander Caldere and Jonathan Boos. Pieces on display include metal relief, sculpture and kinetic work, painting, drawing and print. Highlights includeÌý‘sÌýpresentation ofÌýnewÌýscreenprints by Julian Opie and hand-painted monoprints by Jim Dine, alongside ‘s display of silver gelatin montages byÌýErwin Blumenfeld.
The Armory Presents section adds to the discovery and promotion of various new galleries, promoting the work of establishments of less than 10Ìýyears of age. An interactive data hub, sculptural installations and linoleum tile installations are just some of the exhibitionsÌýon show. This section welcomesÌý, Berlin;Ìý, StockholmÌýandÌý, Frankfurt,Ìýamongst others.
TheÌý2016 Armory Focus, entitledÌýAfrican Perspectives, explores the influences and conception of African art. In previous years, this section has explored areas such as Middle Eastern and Chinese art. This year’s edition, curated by Julia GrosseÌýandÌýYvette Mutumba, presentsÌýseries of work from areas such as Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Kenya and Nigeria. One exhibit focuses on anthropology, performance and fashion through the use of striking imagery, while aÌýshowcase by theÌýÌýuses multi-media to examine the growingÌýLGBT society in African culture. AccompanyingÌýgalleries includeÌý, Addis AbabaÌý, Cape TownÌý, Lagos;ÌýandÌý, London.
Throughout the weekend a series of talks,Ìýpresented by curators, critics, gallerists, museum directors and industry experts, will look into a variety of topics includingÌýthe art market and the impact of the digital age, with The Armory’s Show’sÌýfinalÌýtwo days being dedicated to the African Perspectives symposium.
The Armory Show, until 6 March, Piers 92 &Ìý94, New York.
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Credits
1.ÌýAbdoulaye Konaté,ÌýComposition en rouge (orange, vert et jaune citron) (Detail),Ìý2015. BlainISouthern.
