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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 There is a lot of historical content at Independent, it never feels "trendy" or a victim of the art trends that other art fairs can sometimes fall into.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

Anastasia Komar
Management Gallery
www.management.nyc

Aria Almanzar
at REGULARNORMAL
www.regularnormal.org
 

Lola Flash
BOFFO Residency Fire Island Artists
www.boffo.art

Peres Projects Gallery
www.peresprojects.com

 Interior view of Independent 2024

 The roof deck
 

Another view of the roof
 

Brandy Twilley
Smoke Break ii 2023
Sargents Daughters Gallery
www.sargentsdaughters.com

Olivia Jia
Margot Samel
www.margotsamel.com
 

Ficus Interfaith
Deli Gallery
www.deligallery.com

 Mary Schnapf
The Secret 2024
Diane Rosenstein Gallery
www.dianerosenstein.com 

 Andrew Brischler
Gavlak Gallery
www.gavlakgallery.com 

 

Shanon Cartier Lucy
North Star and Southern Cross
www.lubov.nyc.com

 

Maynard Monrow
Gavlak Gallery
www.gavlakgallery.com

Danie Cansico
Chismosas 2024
Charlie James Gallery
www.cjamesgallery.com

Peter Hujar, John Waters
Maureen Paley Gallery
www.maureenpaley.com

Maia Cruz Palileo
Monique Meloche Gallery
www.moniquemeloche.com

 

Maia Cruz Palileo
Monique Meloche Gallery
www.moniquemeloche.com

Ruby Neri
Taking The Deep Dive 2024
David Kordansky Gallery
www.davidkordanskygallery.com
 

Vanessa German
Blue Mother 2023
Kasmin Gallery
www.kasmingallery.com

 

Ruben Natal-San Miguel

Ruben Natal-San Miguel is a New York based photogrpher published internationally.

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