The Armory Show, New York’s leading fair for contemporary and modern art, closed its centennial-themed edition on Sunday, March 10th.
The fair, which is now in its 15th year, was inaugurated on Wednesday at a press conference introduced by Mayor Bloomberg, welcomed more than 60,000 visitors during its five day run. Over 210 carefully selected galleries from more than 30 countries, including leading international dealers such as David Zwirner, Gagosian Gallery, Lisson Gallery, and Galerie Eva Presenhuber exhibited alongside emerging newcomers. Many galleries remarked on strong sales, and attendance from key collectors and institutions from the United States and beyond.
Commenting on New York’s importance as a major hub for the international art market, and The Armory Show’s lead role in the city’s cultural calendar, Mayor Bloomberg noted, “New York City is the center of the modern art world, and the arts have never been stronger or more vibrant here. Every year, this week is one of the most exciting, and most important, on the cultural calendar. Thousands of artists, collectors, curators, and art lovers flock to New York City to take advantage of this week’s happenings, and that’s good news for the city’s tourism industry and our economy.”
Noah Horowitz, Executive Director of The Armory Show, added, “The 2013 edition of the fair was our strongest to date with a fluid layout that complemented well-considered presentations and remarkable works of art. Local, national, and international collectors were out in force emphasizing the strength of the art market with New York as its center. Additionally, we are proud to have celebrated the centennial of our namesake, The Armory Show of 1913, through programming and special projects commemorating the legacy of the avant-garde in the United States.”
We look forward to next year’s show.
-Phaon K. Spurlock
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