Taking place in New York City, from the 3-6 March, represents an essential event inthe artistic calendar. This year sees its22ndeditionsince its creation in 1994 and bears witness to a diverse selection of both emergingand established artists, represented by 205 galleries from 36 countries worldwide. The event isdivided into fivesections: Modern, Contemporary, Armory Presents, Not for Profits, and Focus: African Perspectives, all of which are spread across Pier 92 and 94.In addition, a special series of talksand 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 as with a showcase of recent works byAbdoulaye Konaté, presenting photography by James Casebere and Marina Abramovic, and with a variety of pieces byFrancis Alÿs,Carol Bove,Donald Judd,Yayoi Kusama,Wolfgang Tillmansand others.
Meanwhile,Modern 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 include‘spresentation ofnewscreenprints by Julian Opie and hand-painted monoprints by Jim Dine, alongside ‘s display of silver gelatin montages byErwin Blumenfeld.
The Armory Presents section adds to the discovery and promotion of various new galleries, promoting the work of establishments of less than 10years of age. An interactive data hub, sculptural installations and linoleum tile installations are just some of the exhibitionson show. This section welcomes, Berlin;, Stockholmand, Frankfurt,amongst others.
The2016 Armory Focus, entitledAfrican 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 GrosseandYvette Mutumba, presentsseries 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 ashowcase by theuses multi-media to examine the growingLGBT society in African culture. Accompanyinggalleries include, Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Lagos;and, London.
Throughout the weekend a series of talks,presented by curators, critics, gallerists, museum directors and industry experts, will look into a variety of topics includingthe art market and the impact of the digital age, with The Armory’s Show’sfinaltwo days being dedicated to the African Perspectives symposium.
The Armory Show, until 6 March, Piers 92 &94, New York.
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Credits
1.Abdoulaye Konaté,Composition en rouge (orange, vert et jaune citron) (Detail),2015. BlainISouthern.
