TEFAF New York Gears Up For A Triumphant Return In May

(New York) February 23, 2022 – For the first time since 2019, TEFAF New York is hosting an in-person fair–and it is anticipated to be as exceptional as ever. This year, 91 distinguished galleries from around the world will participate, presenting modern and contemporary art, jewelry, antiquities, and design. TEFAF New York will take over the Park Avenue Armory from May 6-10, 2022, with an invitation-only VIP day on May 5, 2022.

“We’re thrilled to open our doors again in New York, welcoming guests to an immersive and profound art experience,” said Charlotte van Leerdam, Managing Director of TEFAF. “With world-class dealers, and museum-quality material at every turn, this edition of the fair will continue TEFAF’s legacy in promoting unparalleled quality and prestige across the artistic landscape.”

TEFAF New York will once again provide art enthusiasts, collectors, design professionals, and museum curators the opportunity to experience curated spaces within the captivating period rooms of the Armory, in addition to the soaring 55,000 square foot Wade Thompson Drill Hall.

According to Katy Knox, president of Bank of America Private Bank, TEFAF New York’s Lead Sponsor, “We are delighted to support New York’s art community by sponsoring the return of TEFAF, one of the art world’s premiere events, to the Park Avenue Armory this May.”

The 2022 lineup comprises 78 returning dealers, and 13 dealers exhibiting for the first time. What’s more, the exhibitors represent 14 countries, coming together to produce an extraordinary collage of creativity and beauty from around the world.

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TEFAF

TEFAF is a not-for-profit foundation that champions expertise and diversity in the global art community, evidenced in the exhibitors selected for its two fairs, which take place annually in Maastricht and New York. TEFAF acts as an expert guide for both private and institutional collectors, which inspires lovers and buyers of art everywhere.
TEFAF Maastricht will be held in the MECC Maastricht from June 25-30, 2022. June 24 and until 2 PM on June 25 by invitation only.

ABOUT TEFAF NEW YORK

TEFAF New York was founded in early 2016, originally as two annual art fairs in New York at the Park Avenue Armory – TEFAF New York Fall and TEFAF New York Spring. Today, TEFAF New York is one singular, annual fair that encapsulates modern and contemporary art, jewelry, antiques, and design, featuring around 90 leading exhibitors from around the globe. Tom Postma Design, celebrated for its innovative work with leading museums, galleries, and art fairs, has developed designs for the fairs that interplay with the spectacular spaces while giving them a lighter, contemporary look and feel. Exhibitor stands will flow throughout the Armory’s landmark building encompassing the Wade Thompson Drill Hall and extending to both the first and second floors of the Armory’s period rooms, creating a fair of unprecedented depth and impact in New York City.

ABOUT TEFAF MAASTRICHT

TEFAF Maastricht is widely regarded as the world's premier fair for fine art, antiques and design. Featuring over 280 prestigious dealers from some 22 countries, TEFAF Maastricht is a showcase for the finest art works currently on the market. Alongside the traditional areas of Old Master paintings, antiques, and classical antiquities that cover approximately half of the fair, you can also find modern and contemporary art, photography, jewelry, 20th century design, and works on paper.

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