adda art show 2016 review 438719
The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) kicked off Armory Week with its 2016 edition of The Art Show at the Park Avenue Armory. The fair is characterized by a high concentration of solo-artist presentations, featuring a diverse range of works including Milton Avery's paintings, Jasmin Sian's intricate paper deli bags, and Deborah Butterfield's bronze horse sculptures. Notable highlights include Maria Elena González’s player piano rolls based on birch bark patterns and a strong showing of female artists like Gillian Wearing and Mary Bauermeister.
As the first major event of a busy New York art week, The Art Show sets the tone for the market and institutional interests. The prevalence of single-artist booths reflects a curated, museum-quality approach that distinguishes the ADAA fair from larger, more commercial fairs. Early reports of sold-out booths, such as Hernan Bas at Lehmann Maupin, indicate robust collector demand and the fair's continued importance as a platform for both established estates and contemporary previews.