After a year off, the ADAA's New York fair returns with a new name and revamped layout
The ADAA Fair is a rebooted version of the association's Art Show, with a reduced exhibitor list and a partnership with the Whitney Museum
After a one-year absence, the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) Fair has returned to New York, now renamed the ADAA Fair. The event, set to take place until November 16 at the Park Avenue Armory, was previously canceled in 2025 due to a strategic pause. This return under the leadership of Kinsey Robb marks the fair's evolution, albeit retaining its small-scale, collegial nature.
This year, 63 galleries are participating, a decrease of about 12 compared to the previous edition. The reduced number of exhibitors aims to alleviate what has been termed "fairtigue" among dealers and collectors, who have been overwhelmed by the frequency and size of art fairs. The fair's smaller scale also allows for more space around a central circular bar, encouraging social interaction among attendees.
One of the new features includes a partnership with the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has attracted a diverse crowd, including young visitors. Participating galleries range from established members like Hirschl & Adler and Kraushaar Galleries to first-time exhibitors. The fair has witnessed notable sales, with Agnes Pelton's The Well of Peace (1932) and Beauford Delaney's Untitled (Paris) (1986) setting records at $2.4m and $1.6m, respectively.
Both were from New York-based dealer Jonathan Boos' stand. The fair's success is attributed to its focus on providing value for galleries, fostering a sense of community, and maintaining its connection to the art world's ecosystem.
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