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Post-Fair delivers by keeping it simple

Post-Fair concluded its second edition in Los Angeles, featuring a curated selection of 31 galleries including PPOW, White Columns, and Tomio Koyama Gallery. Held in a former post office, the event maintained an open floor plan and a relaxed atmosphere that attracted high-profile attendees like artist Paul McCarthy and collectors Beth Rudin DeWoody and Maja Hoffmann. Sales were reported across various price points, with Ehrlich Steinberg selling half of its presentation of Joel Otterson’s sculptures.

The fair's success highlights a growing demand for smaller, more navigable alternatives to the "mega-fair" model exemplified by the concurrent Frieze Los Angeles. By prioritizing camaraderie and a minimalist architectural approach, organizer Chris Sharp has established a boutique platform that appeals to both established collectors and a younger audience, proving that a less-is-more strategy can effectively drive commerce in a crowded art market calendar.