The Spring Show NYC vision is to offer New York City a fair unlike any other, one that isn’t tradition bound which is willing to take chances. As you probably know, Frieze will be running simultaneously to our show on Randall’s Island Park and it will only complement the effort that we made last year to start Art and Antiques Week in New York City, an effort to include all the galleries of New York in celebrating the unique contribution that New York plays in the fine and decorative arts for both dealers and collectors.
The Spring Show NYC, a vetted fair, located at the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side in the historic Seventh Regiment Armory, will open May 2, 2012 . The fair is owned and operated by the Art and Antique Dealers League of America (AADLA) which is the only antiques organization in the country that owns and operates its own show in the Armory.
Frieze New York 2012: Projects Announced
The eight artists who will participate in the inaugural Frieze Projects program for Frieze New York are: John Ahearn, Uri Aran, Latifa Echakhch, Joel Kyack, Rick Moody, Virginia Overton, Tim Rollins and K.O.S. and Ulla von Brandenburg. The Frieze Projects program is realized annually at Frieze New York and is curated by Cecilia Alemani.
Artists have been invited to respond to Randall’s Island’s unique geography. Forming a temporary pop-up village, the commissioned artworks will provide punctuation points to the island, activating vital sites or remote locations and providing a navigational tool for visitors to the fair and its environment.
Frieze Projects presents newly commissioned artworks by international artists. The artists commissioned by Frieze Projects will use Frieze New York as a site to realise ambitious ideas.
Frieze New York will take place 4–7 May 2012 in Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan.
Elliot Lee
January 24, 2012
Beautiful Tables. Who made them? Will they be at the show?
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Lewis Baer
January 25, 2012
Here we go again; another show with the same routine of an opening night charity event and predictable, boring presentation. Nice merchandise, perhaps for the voracious buyers of the 1980s, but not very relevant to the lifestyle of today’s new wealth.
Today I had a top tier interior designer come in my showroom with her client, and the first thing they BOTH talked about was how horrible the Winter Antiques Show was as a venue for presentation and buying. These were individuals who have been there and done that, and know good, stylish merchandise when they see it. These shows are a sad commentary on the state of the decorative arts business, and especially the organizations that feebly attempt to represent the “elite” of the industry to the affluent buying public. Dealers and show organizers, wake up and try some creativity and think outside the box if you want to put on these events.
http://www.newel.com
Mary Helen McCoy
January 25, 2012
Well Lewis you cannot compare this show to The Winter Show. Why don’t you come and take a look this Spring. I would be more than happy to give you preview tickets. I think you will be surprised at the variety of things for sale and the upbeat crowd!…Last year was a delight and most of the upscale designers complimented the show 100 percent!
http://www.maryhelenmccoy.com
Elliot
January 25, 2012
I heard the show was good last year. A couple of friends did very well and one fellow sold a piece of silver to a museum for 150k as far as I am aware. The branding is good, and there is an energy behind the show ,especially if you see the catologue which I was kindly sent by a friend.
How did the majority of dealers do at the show last year Mary Helen?
Elliot
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Mary Helen McCoy
January 26, 2012
Furniture dealers did “okay” meaning some did great and some did not however in this lukewarm market that is expected. However, that being said most all of them are returning including myself because we believe in the show. The timing is wonderful and the crowds for a new show were good. Other decorative arts did great and you are correct about the silver selling to a museum. That was particularly exciting.
The designers LOVED the show and were all very supportive. The best of them came and will return!
This year will be even a better show because those of us on the board of The Art and Antique Dealers League of America along with Art Fair have worked very hard at improving what we thought may needed to be tweaked.
I appreciate your comments and hope this show will represent a fresh approach to art, decorative art and antique fairs.
Best,
Mary Helen McCoy
http://www.maryhelenmccoy.com
Elliot Lee
January 26, 2012
What improvements have been made for this year Mary Helen?
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Mary Helen McCoy
January 27, 2012
Elliot, the show promises to be very fresh with some new dealers selling wonderful mid 20th century furniture. There will also be some new dealers in art which will add a new dimension to the show. The lectures promise to be fantastic! I myself must take the time to enjoy those.
Dealers who are returning are familiar with the show and the wonderful audience therefore some of us will be designing our booths with a new dimension in mind. Since the event is in the Spring, I myself will have a more relaxed look tuned into what one may expect going forward into summer. I will let our Public Relations people release the rest of the information….just wait!
Sarah Ann Filler
February 2, 2012
I have thought for a long time that it would be very interesting to do an antique show on one of the islands, perhaps along with another event. Frieze, perhaps? Or along with the annual polo tournament on governor’s island? New eyes… new tastes….new way to promote interest in antiques……perhaps?
John Jaffa
February 28, 2012
Hi Guys John Jaffa from London
It has impressed me enough to actaully be a part of it
Come on Lewis and brush those thoughts away what would you think todays buyers are looking for?? Ive just come back from a trade show in Miami and did practically 50% of last years turnover