Independent 20th Century, the art fair focused on 20th-century works, has announced the 30 exhibitors for its fourth edition, running September 4–7 at Casa Cipriani in New York's Battery Maritime Building. The fair emphasizes single-artist presentations, spotlighting underknown figures such as Raymond Jonson, Gertrude Greene, Elda Cerrato, and Bruce Richards, alongside established names like Picasso, Munch, and Judy Pfaff. Notable collaborations include Nahmad Contemporary and Skarstedt Gallery on Georges Rouault, and presentations of self-taught artists like the Florida Highwaymen and Balraj Khanna.
The fair matters because it carves a distinct niche within the crowded New York art fair calendar, running concurrently with the much larger Armory Show. By prioritizing overlooked and historically marginalized artists from the 20th century, Independent 20th Century offers a curated alternative that enriches the market and discourse around modern art, particularly for figures who have been underrepresented in mainstream narratives. Its focus on single-artist booths also provides deeper, museum-quality context for collectors and visitors.