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October 2024

"The Best Art In The World"

"The Best Art In The World"
October 2024

15 Years of Sustained Fabulousness at Independent Art Fair

Entrance to Independent Art Fair, May 2024.
All photos in this article © Ruben Natal-San Miguel, courtesy of Independent, New York, NY.

May 9 – 12, 2024.
Independent
Spring Studios
50 Varick St. New York, NY 10013

Text and photos by RUBEN NATAL-SAN MIGUEL May 11, 2024

In 2024, Independent once again has "stepped up" the fair's game to a highly polished more diverse and elevated level. From my perspective is the most consistent art fair of all. Independent never fails, nor disappoints me and yet keeps moving forward with the times by offering new galleries and newer and fresher artists and artworks. Under the precise steer wheel of Elizabeth Dee and Matthew Higgs, the art in the fair is more than just decorative. There is a lot of historical content at Independent, it never feels "trendy" or a victim of the art trends that other art fairs can sometimes fall into. Independent carefully selects its participants (dealers, galleries ect.), the art and its artists tend to be more classic and everlasting that other fairs.

Elizabeth Dee, Independent Fair, in front of painting by Uman, ''I've Been Looking for You As the Ground Crumbles at My Feet'', 2024, Courtesy Of Nicola Vassell Gallery (www.nicolavassell.com)

Within the art fair itself, there is a section featuring artists and galleries who have made a significant impact on Independent’s history. 15 x15: Independent 2010-2024 is curated by the fair’s founder Elizabeth Dee and founding curatorial advisor Matthew Higgs - with the generous support of the participating galleries.

The rooftop bar has stunning city views and a great atmosphere. The interior bar is also reminiscent of the classic Manhattan NYC bistros.

10 out of 10 Across The Board...

Do not miss it ! WM

Aria Almanzar
at REGULARNORMAL
www.regularnormal.org