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It’s a Wrap! Artexpo New York 2026

Art Business News — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:59:01 +0000

Artexpo New York returned for its 49th edition—and what a celebration it was. From April 9–12, 2026, Pier 36 in Manhattan’s vibrant Lower East Side transformed once again into a global hub for contemporary art, welcoming collectors, curators, and art lovers from around the world.

This year’s fair brought together 170 leading galleries, publishers, and independent artists, showcasing an extraordinary range of original works. From painting and sculpture to photography, ceramics, glass, and fine prints, every corner of the fair offered something new to discover. The energy was unmistakable—buzzing conversations, meaningful connections, and strong sales made it clear that the appetite for fresh, compelling art is stronger than ever.

With attendees representing 24 countries, Artexpo New York 2026 stood as a powerful reminder of the global reach and enduring impact of the contemporary art market—and the artists who continue to shape it.

SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO!

Beyond the walls, Artexpo delivered an experience. This year’s dynamic programming kept the momentum going all weekend long, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with Spotlight Program recipients, explore the Discoveries Collection throughout the fair, and watch new works come to life right on the fair floor.

The Mezzanine level came alive with the vibrant Jason Perez Art Collection, adding another layer of excitement and visual storytelling to the experience. From interactive moments to standout exhibitions, Artexpo New York once again proved that it’s more than an art fair—it’s a place where discovery, creativity, and community come together.

The Spotlight Program provided collectors with a focused look at several galleries and prominent artists who created a site-specific exhibition. Spotlight Program recipients for 2026 included:

Artwise Online
Muisca Gallery
Drew Marc Gallery
Christopher Lotus
Christian Burnham

Of course, that’s only a hint of everything that happened — take a look at the videos that capture the magic and our photo albums to see more of the action!

EXHIBITOR HIGHLIGHTS

This year’s fair wasn’t just well attended—it was productive. Across the floor, exhibitors reported strong engagement, meaningful conversations, and real results that extended far beyond the weekend.

From multiple artwork sales to new commissions, gallery placements, and lasting collector relationships, Artexpo New York once again delivered opportunities at every level. Artists connected directly with buyers and industry professionals, sparking collaborations and opening doors to future exhibitions.

A few standout moments from the floor:

“It was an awesome weekend. We sold 23 pieces and the whole kinetic art installation was sold out! I think we sold more than anyone on the floor by far :)”
— Chadwick Arcinue, Chadwick Concepts

“Artexpo New York provided invaluable exposure for my artists’ work, placing it in front of thousands of collectors and art professionals. In many cases, collectors first discover a piece through pre-fair marketing and return ready to acquire it.

One collector came directly to our booth looking for Montana Engels’ ‘Calypso’ after seeing it featured in our Art Palm Beach campaign—and ultimately purchased it. It’s a clear example of how continued visibility and strategic marketing drive results beyond the fair itself. Artexpo New York 2026 was a strong success for our gallery.”

— Tata Fernandez, K-Art Projects USA

“FAMESPACE had an amazing show, with strong sales across original works, art-to-wear, and collectible pieces. More importantly, it was about creating opportunity and connection for our artists. Giving artists the chance to showcase their talents while creating unforgettable memories is truly unmatched. It means everything to us that they believe in FAMESPACE just as much as we believe in their talent.”
— Anais Comacho, FAMESPACE

“We had some sales at the show, but what really stood out was the networking. We made numerous connections we’ll be following up on, along with a promising potential commission. We’re feeling very good about the show.”
— Rennie McPherson, MCP2 Art Studio

AND THE WINNERS ARE…

Artists and galleries were presented special honors as recipients of this year’s Artexpo Awards. This year’s proud winners were the following:

BEST BOOTH DESIGN: Song Chao, Gallery A.T. 108, Frank Baer Photos

BEST SCULPTURE AWARD: Caridad Sola at K-Art Projects USA – “In Gods We Trust…a Decade Later…2026”, Evelyne Brader-Frank at Drew Marc Gallery – “Niki”, Marc at AGI – “Japonae Series”

BEST SOLO EXHIBITOR: Rajul Shan, Angela Lanell, Edward Bakst, Prayer Art – Hisakazu Suzuki Art

BEST NEW EXHIBITOR: Japan Promotion, NY Korean Artists Association, Suqun Studio, CAS Art

BEST INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITOR: Mongolian Fine Art, Aurich Artist Group, Artisans Japan, Artpetrovnik, Pal Argentina – Alejandra Branc

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Midori, Jason Perez Art, Richard Riverin, Artavita / World Wide Art, Perseus Gallery

DIRECTORS AWARD: Mitchell Craig, Art By Neelam, Dr. Erick Mota, D. Colabella Fine Art Gallery, Mido Galleria, Famespace

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! THE MEDIA BUZZED!

Our team captured all the weekend’s unforgettable moments so you can relive the excitement! Browse our Flickr photo album or check out our latest posts on Facebook and Instagram for a glimpse into everything Artexpo New York had to offer. A huge thank you to everyone who liked, followed, and shared—we love keeping you connected and inspired!

Want more? Go behind the scenes and enjoy exclusive video highlights from the world’s original fine art marketplace.

Media coverage included a shout-out in American Art Collector, Shoot Magazine, Art World News, Art Insider, Fashion Week Daily, Artsy, World Liberty TV, and Just Luxe among others.

WITH OUR THANKS

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible exhibitors, artists, galleries, and collectors who brought Artexpo New York 2026 to life. Your creativity, passion, and commitment are what make this fair such a dynamic and inspiring experience year after year.

We’re also deeply grateful to our sponsors and partners for their continued support in helping us deliver one of our most exciting editions yet.

The connections made, the artwork shared, and the momentum created over these four days will carry forward long after the fair—and we’re honored to be part of that journey.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for Artexpo New York 2027—our 50th Anniversary edition — taking place April 8–11 at Pier 36. It’s going to be a milestone celebration you won’t want to miss.

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That’s A Wrap: Highlights of Art San Diego 2023

Linda Mariano — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:11:37 +0000

Art San Diego strutted its stuff for an amazing 15th edition from November 3-5 at the San Diego Convention Center. As San Diego’s only contemporary fine art fair, the fair hosted just over 90 galleries, art publishers, and artists from cities across the globe, showcasing original prints, paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, giclees, lithographs, and glassworks, among other contemporary and fine art.

With a Collectors’ VIP Opening Night that hosted more than 2,500 attendees, it’s clear that people were excited about the return of San Diego’s most anticipated contemporary art event. As expected, Art San Diego offered art aficionados and collectors an unparalleled opportunity to explore, experience, experiment, and discover.

Whether you were there and want to relive the highlights with us or you couldn’t make it this year and want to excited about next year’s show, read on for a recap of Art San Diego 2023.

ACCESS TO ART PROGRAM

Through Access to Art, Art San Diego, in partnership with UBS Financial Services, works with selected charities and those they serve to share opportunities in art, design, business development, and more. Art San Diego’s 2023 Access to Art partners were Monarch School, Humble Design, and ARTS DISTRICT istrict.

With their Hide and Seek: A Surrealistic Celebration of Colors and Dreams themed booth, Monarch students in collaboration with Liberty Station ARTS District artists and Humble Design showcased and sold their artwork to more than 70 appreciative attendees. Check out the Access to Art video to see an overview of the collaboration of this amazing program.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Art San Diego’s acclaimed programming once again caught the attention of fairgoers and media alike.

The Spotlight Program provided collectors with a focused look at several galleries and prominent artists who created a site-specific exhibition. Spotlight Program recipients for 2023 included:

Alessandra Silvaberg Studio
Carol Hartman
Edna Oar Young
Henry Blond
Julia C R Gray

The [LOCAL TALENT] program’s recipients Jann Nunn, Chakib Bouhdary, Ann Golumbuk, and Yahel Yan also had a success weekend. Funded by Art San Diego and Presenting Sponsor UBS Financial Services, in partnership with the ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station and the NTC Foundation, [LOCAL TALENT] is intended to amplify and support San Diego’s visual arts community.

TOP SALES

With thousands of guests pouring in throughout the weekend, Art San Diego exhibitors reported strong sales. Here’s a sampling of some of this year’s top sales:

Access to Art featured the Monarch School Art Program and sold 98 student artworks, including original paintings and sculptures, coasters, pins, buttons and pillowcases. In addition, the large LOVE collaborative piece was sold for $2,500. In total, just under $8,500 of artwork sold for this worthy community program.
Mary Johnston sold multiple pieces from her Squares Collection including Trees in Green
Jen Tough Gallery sold works by artists Alissa Van Atta, Dotti Cichon, Maureen Farrell, Danielle Krysa, L. BaLoMbiNi, Lauren Bencivengo, and Berenice L.
Laura Ortiz Vega placed Van I
Ivan Pahomov sold Transformation, a 60″ x 40″original for $2,500
Ann Golumbuk [LOCAL TALENT] artist placed several pieces including Bad Ass Stick and Love Sex and Rock & Roll and took a commission
Chakib Bouhdary [LOCAL TALENT] artist placed one of his Multi Modern Chess Boards
Jann Nunn, another of the [LOCAL TALENT] artists placed 5 of her wall sculptures at $2,050 each, including Karma #5, Chameleon #6, Mystic #8 , Laguna #7, and Sun Ray #3
sister + sister: The Butterfly Effect special Art Lab sold several of the special installation pieces including a Lilies Sculpture, a Large Nest, and a Medium Nest
Julia C R Gray placed several of her ceramic sculptures, including Coral She (23 Spotted Blue), 5” She Mini (Power Turquoise), and 5” She Mini (Charcoal, Nebula Blue)
Kate Taylor sold multiple pieces, including Daybreak, Day Sunny Days, Field at Night, Dreamy Days, The Deep, Garden Vista, Cool Waters, From the Bottom, Aquatic Dreams, and Ryans Tranquility
Carol Hartman sold several of her 12″ x 12″ originals
Ana Magazlon placed Cherry Blossom
Benjamin Rinenbach placed six of his 12″ x 12″ pieces in addition to 4 Minutes at Cabrillo
Joux Art sold two of Andrew Mack’s pieces including New Journey and Rejuvenation Time
Anne Kullaf sold Torrey Pines, a 36″ x 36″ piece for $7,500
Scout Dunbar placed Pony, a 30″ x 30″ original, plus six Pony 16″ x 16″ drawings at $575 each, Rocking Horse, Audubon Fish Drawing, Coral Study, and San Antonio Cooking Class, a 20″ x 20″ at $2,200
Dana Swedo Bernal placed three of her 24″ x 24″ pieces Blue Sea Glass, Green Sea Glass, Sea Breeze at $1,000 each
Mecenavie placed Valentin Perrault’s Portrait among others
Stephen Robeck placed Strata in the Clouds, Strata in the Water, and Strata 4
Teresa Ferrari placed Mermaid for $1,500
Pond Gallery’s Jia Lu placed Afterglow, Traversal, Traveler, Crossing Flames, Let It Go, and Sunday Afternoon, each at $2,000
Mariah Morrell placed Valentina Bottle Print and Cholula Bottle
Thomas Elias Lockhart III placed The Standard, Cotton Bowl, Power Players, BTBTTOFC, From Cotton to Roses, Eyes Don’t Lie, and Hord of S, in addition to four calendars and three posters
Gia Chikuaidze sold Exotic Tea at $3,200
Magz Yang sold several of her prints, plus Thank You For Golfing with Us, American Fuckery, and Stay Sexy
Lennon Art Collection sold multiple pieces of John Lennon Art, including Working Class Hero, The City inn My Heart, A Cat Climbing, and Forever Love
Troy Oglesbee Art’s ocean scenes were popular and he placed several Harvest Moon prints, plus Maui Blush, Calm Before the Storm, Pico Cove II, and Calm Before the Storm
Lisa E. sold Biome 1, 2, 3, Desert Blush, Autumn Crush, and four Faces by Miche
Sihyeon Park sold Ilwolobongdo-CA-2, a 24″ x 20″ original at $2,500
George C. Falelo sold multiple of his Floral Expressions at various sizes for $175, $400, and $450 respectively
Shelley Zentner placed The Dreaming, a 18″ x 18″ original at $2,800
Sarah Stieber’s colorful works were a hit and she placed Monarch, Love & Let Go, Painting Happiness, Kismet, Evolve Study, Love & Let Go Study, After the Concert, Complimentary, Finding Center Study, and took a commission
Walter Redondo placed Joined Experiences, a 49.5″ x 61.5″ original at $10,000
Artavita / World Wide Art sold Marilyn Maxwell’s Rowdy, a 20″ x 30″ original at $2,000; Pham An Hai’s Obsess at $15,000; Olivia Kapoor’s Star Stump at $2,500, Elisabet Engqvist’s The Poppy Field, a 13″ x 9″ at $900; ClauDio’s Tropical 1; and Wendy Cohen’s Passion Play, among others
Raphael Delgado placed Well Guarded at $3,000 and Portrait of a Girl with Magenta Hair at $3,500

Still thinking about one of your favorite pieces from the show? Find the exhibitor in our Art Gallery and connect to see if it is still available. Who knows—you may find more than one that’s perfect for your collection!

AWARD WINNERS

While fairgoers shopped the aisles of great art, artists and galleries received special honors as we handed out this year’s Art San Diego Awards. Here are this year’s winners:

INTERNATIONAL: Kate Taylor and Mina Arts
BOOTH DESIGN: Katie Crown and Latchezar Contemporary
DIRECTORS AWARD: sister + sister: The Butterfly Effect and Artavita/World Wide Art
SCULPTURE AWARD: Willi Baptiste Palanza and Julia C R Gray
BEST NEW EXHIBITOR: Arendt Graphics and Dr. Thomas Elias Lockhart III
EXCELLENCE AWARD: Sihyeon Park
SOLO AWARD: Benjamin Rinenbach and Lisa E.

Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors for their generosity and to everyone who attended the show. Our success was because of you! Until next year, make sure to follow Art San Diego on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest news, updates, and behind-the-scenes shots.

We’ll be looking forward to seeing you again for Art San Diego 2024, November 1—3 at the San Diego Convention Center.

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