The Armory Show has announced over 200 galleries for its September 2025 edition at the Javits Center in New York, including more than 135 returning exhibitors and around 55 first-time participants. New features include a design-focused sector called Function, curated by Ebony L. Haynes, and a large-scale sculpture sector Platform led by the nonprofit Souls Grown Deep. The fair will also introduce a non-profit sector and honor Silke Lindner with the Gramercy International Prize.
This edition marks the first fully under director Kyla McMillan, who took the helm in July 2024, and follows Frieze's acquisition of The Armory Show in 2023. The fair's expansion into design and its emphasis on Black artists from the American South reflect broader market trends toward diversification and institutional partnerships. With over 75 New York-based galleries participating, the event reinforces its role as a key autumn anchor for the global art market.