CONDUCTOR, a new art fair curated by Adriana Farietta in collaboration with Powerhouse Arts, launches this week in Brooklyn, New York. The fair features individual artists and galleries from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, and Indigenous Nations, with a focus on the Global Majority. A key innovation is its onsite fabrication model, allowing some works to be produced locally at Powerhouse Arts' facilities, reducing shipping and customs issues. The fair also offers an exclusive preview of artists presenting at the Venice Biennale, including Annalee Davis, Tammy Nguyen, RojoNegro, Beya Gille Gacha, and Bugarin + Castle.
This fair matters because it directly addresses two pressing challenges in the current art world: the vulnerability of global trade and restrictive U.S. immigration policies. By producing work locally, CONDUCTOR mitigates logistical and financial risks for international participants. Additionally, its commitment to centering artists from Palestine, the Amazon, Indigenous nations, and the Global Majority comes at a time when tightened visa rules and border policies are making it harder for these artists to enter the United States. The fair's proactive support—such as writing visa letters—highlights a model for how art institutions can respond to political and economic pressures while promoting diverse perspectives.