Independent Art Fair Purchased by British Conglomerate

The Independent Art Fair, a celebrated venue for 20th-century art, has been acquired by Informa, a prominent London-based conglomerate specializing in publishing, research, business intelligence, and exhibitions. Cofounder and creative director Elizabeth Dee confirmed this acquisition to Artnews, revealing that Informa had purchased the New York City-based fair in 2025, overseeing both the May and September editions of the fair. Dee, however, has not provided any further comment on the matter.

Informa's influence is subtly seen in the fair's recent moves, such as moving to Pier 36 in May, which significantly increased the number of participants compared to its initial location at Spring Studios. Additionally, Independent Art Fair made waves with its debut at Sotheby's Breuer building last month, following four years at the Battery Maritime building.

Dee expressed her commitment to maintaining the fair's creative and curatorial independence, stating that Informa was fully supportive of this principle. Since its inception in 2010, the fair has undergone a transformation, moving from its humble beginnings at the Dia Center for the Arts' old headquarters to its current spatially attuned curation of 20th- and 21st-century art.