News Summary
The fall art fair season in Texas kicks off with The Armory Show in New York and the inaugural Untitled Art fair in Houston. These events provide vital platforms for Texas galleries to showcase contemporary art and engage with wider audiences. Notable participants include Keijsers Koning and Martha’s gallery, highlighting the artistic talents of the region. With a focus on both established and emerging artists, these fairs represent a commitment to the cultural landscape in Texas, making them must-attend events for art enthusiasts.
New York City – The fall art fair season in Texas launches with two prominent events: The Armory Show in New York, starting this weekend, and the inaugural Untitled Art fair in Houston, scheduled from September 18 to September 21, 2023. Both fairs are crucial opportunities for Texas galleries to showcase contemporary art and connect with a broader audience.
The Armory Show, established in 1994, has become a mainstay of New York’s cultural landscape since its beginnings as the Gramercy International Art Fair. The event has undergone several relocations before settling at the Javits Center, where it continues to attract participants from across the globe.
This year, galleries from Texas are set to make significant contributions to The Armory Show, specifically within the Focus section dedicated to contemporary art from the American South. Notably, Keijsers Koning from Dallas and Martha’s gallery from Austin will showcase works from regional artists under the guidance of curator Jessica Bell Brown, who is the Executive Director of the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Keijsers Koning’s exhibition at the fair will feature talents such as Michelle Cortez Gonzales and Tamara Johnson, presenting an engaging study of contemporary techniques and themes. Meanwhile, Martha’s gallery will spotlight artist RF. Alvarez in a dedicated solo booth, emphasizing the diversity and creativity emanating from Texas.
In a noteworthy first, Houston gallery Seven Sisters will participate in the Presents section, which is reserved for emerging galleries established within the last decade. Seven Sisters plans to exhibit sculptural works created by Eastern European artists Julia Kunin and Katarzyna Przezwańska, further diversifying the voices represented at the fair.
In addition to their participation in The Armory Show, both Martha’s and Seven Sisters will also have a presence at the Untitled Art fair in Houston. They will take part in the fair’s Nest section, designed to provide affordable booth options for smaller galleries and nonprofit organizations. Seven Sisters will collaborate with Houston artist Jamie Sterling Pitt and San Antonio-based Daniel Rios Rodriguez for a joint booth, while Martha’s will feature Austin’s Conner O’Leary and Atlanta’s Carter Flachbarth.
Other Texas galleries participating in the Nest section include 12.26, which has locations in Dallas and Los Angeles; Houston’s F, Laura (the gallery); and the University of Houston School of Art and Public Art. This support for smaller galleries reflects a growing trend to highlight emerging talent in the art scene.
The main section of the Untitled Art fair will be robustly represented with galleries such as Erin Cluley Gallery, Galleri Urbane, Meliksetian | Briggs from Dallas, alongside Houston venues like Barbara Davis Gallery, Inman Gallery, McClain Gallery, Moody Gallery, Sicardi | Ayers | Bacino, and independent publisher Basket Books & Art. The participation of various Texas galleries at both fairs signifies a strong commitment to both regional and contemporary art, encouraging dialogues within and beyond the conventions of traditional gallery spaces.
Art enthusiasts and attendees looking for more information on the presentations and artists involved in the fairs can find resources on the respective Untitled Art fair website, allowing them to explore the depth and breadth of artistic talent on display.
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Additional Resources
- Glasstire: Art Fairs in New York & Houston
- Wikipedia: Art Fair
- Texas Monthly: Buc-ee’s Bathrooms & Art Galleries
- Google Search: Texas Art Galleries
- Secret Houston: Untitled Art Fair Houston
- Google Scholar: Texas Art
- KLTV: East Texas Artists Display Work
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Public Art
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