The Armory Show [New York] | 05.09.-07.09.2025
The main goal of the Armory Show is to bring together the global art scene in New York and provide a platform for the exchange and trade of high-quality contemporary and modern art. It focuses on presenting diverse artistic perspectives through its curated sections such as “Galleries,” “Focus,” “Presents,” “Platform,” and “Not-For-Profit.” The fair strives to strengthen New York’s role as an important art metropolis. The fair will take place in New York from September 5 to 7, 2025.
Special features:
The Armory Show is distinguished by its status as “New York’s Art Fair” and is an important kick-off to the fall art season in the city. Since its acquisition by Frieze in 2023 and under the leadership of its first full-time director, Kyla McMillan, in 2024, the fair has undergone further development. Special features include the “Focus” section, which will highlight artists and galleries from the American South in 2025, and “Function,” a new section that explores the intersection of art and design. In addition, the “Platform” section will showcase large-scale sculptures, installations, and site-specific works. The fair will be accompanied by “Armory Week” or “New York Arts Week,” which includes numerous smaller art fairs and special events throughout the city.
Target audience:
The fair is aimed at a broad international audience, including leading collectors, curators, art dealers, institutions, and the art-loving public. It attracts both experienced buyers interested in significant works from the 20th and 21st centuries and newcomers who want to discover the latest trends in global art.
History:
The Armory Show was founded in 1994 under the name Gramercy International Art Fair and has since become a key event in New York’s cultural calendar. Its name honors the historic “International Exhibition of Modern Art” of 1913, which also took place in an armory building and introduced the European avant-garde to America. The modern Armory Show has established itself as the leading fair for modern and contemporary art and plays a significant role in positioning New York as an important cultural center.
Location and date:
Location: Javits Center, New York City, USA
Date: September 5 to 7, 2025 (VIP preview: September 4, 2025)
