Independent 2026 Exhibitor List Announced

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Independent has unveiled the exhibitor list for its 17th edition, scheduled for May 14–17, 2026. The fair is relocating to a new venue at Pier 36 in New York’s Lower East Side and will feature 76 exhibitors showcasing over 100 artists. Notably, more than 70 percent of the booths will be dedicated to solo presentations, including a special solo project by Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons and sculptural installations by Gretchen Bender and Francis Upritchard.

New York’s Independent fair reveals 76 exhibitors for first edition at Pier 36

The Independent art fair has announced the exhibitor list for its 17th edition, scheduled for May 14–17 in New York. The fair is moving to a new, larger venue at Pier 36 on the East River, featuring a redesigned exterior by architecture firm SO–IL. This year’s edition includes 76 exhibitors, nearly half of whom are first-timers, and introduces "Independent Debuts," a curatorial initiative focused on solo presentations by artists making their New York debut.