Post-Fair will return to Santa Monica from February 26–28 for its second edition, bringing 30 galleries and 31 total exhibitors to the Art Deco former post office that helped define its identity. Founded by Los Angeles dealer Chris Sharp, the fair debuted last year as a low-cost alternative to Los Angeles's expensive fair scene, offering single-artist presentations at a flat fee. This year's edition expands internationally with new participants from Europe and Asia, including Edouard Montassut (Paris), Lovay Fine Arts (Geneva), MISAKO&ROSEN (Tokyo), and P21 (Seoul), alongside additions like Anton Kern (New York), Eli Kerr (Montreal), and White Columns.
The fair's compact, three-day model and emphasis on collegial atmosphere and reduced financial pressure resonate at a time when many galleries are reconsidering the strain of the global fair circuit. Its deliberate small scale and high intention have attracted curators from major institutions such as the National Gallery of Art and LACMA, positioning Post-Fair as a thoughtful counterpoint to larger, more commercial art fairs.