1. The Armory Show
Also called the International Fair of New Art, this is the world's leading art fair devoted exclusively to contemporary art. Its eighth annual exhibition, held March 9 through 13 at Piers 90 and 92, presented 148 international galleries, including many of the best-known contemporary dealers. Forty-eight thousand people attended this year's show—total sales are expected to exceed 2005's record of $45 million. The fair commenced with an opening night preview party on March 9. Katelijne De Backer directs the show.
2. International Contemporary Furniture Fair
From May 20 to 23 at the Javits Center is the ICFF's 18th annual exposition of contemporary design. Including exhibitions of furniture, lighting, textiles, flooring, and interior accessories, the fair is attended by more than 21,000 interior designers, architects, retailers, facility managers, wholesalers, store design professionals, hotel and restaurant designers, and manufacturers. Phil Robinson from George Little Management oversees the planning, and Tobin and Tucker handles marketing and promotions.
3. Diffa Dining by Design Benefit
The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS' Dining by Design benefit challenges top event, fashion, and interior designers to create unique dining environments for this fund-raiser sponsored by Elle Decor and GE. After three years at the Hammerstein Ballroom, this year's event took place at the Waterfront from March 11 to 13. Diffa special events manager Steven Williams planned the event, which will tour to six other U.S. cities after the New York kickoff.
4. The Art Show
Seventy of the nation's most prominent art dealers exhibited paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, and photographs by artists of all periods at the 18th annual Art Show. Organized by the Art Dealers Association of America, the exhibition ran February 23 through 27 at the Seventh Regiment Armory. The gala preview was held at the armory February 22 to benefit the Henry Street Settlement. Sanford Smith & Associates manages the show, and Fitz & Company handles PR.
5. Dia Art Foundation Gala
A chic crowd of design and fashion folk gathers for this annual benefit, usually held at the foundation's Chelsea home. Laura Raicovich, Dia's director of external affairs, works with Melissa Feldman of MF Productions to produce the event. Black and white Missoni fabrics and tableware decked the tables at last year's gala at Skylight. Missoni sponsored the evening, Olivier Cheng Catering & Events catered, and lighting was by Bentley Meeker.
Posted 04.05.06
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Also called the International Fair of New Art, this is the world's leading art fair devoted exclusively to contemporary art. Its eighth annual exhibition, held March 9 through 13 at Piers 90 and 92, presented 148 international galleries, including many of the best-known contemporary dealers. Forty-eight thousand people attended this year's show—total sales are expected to exceed 2005's record of $45 million. The fair commenced with an opening night preview party on March 9. Katelijne De Backer directs the show.
2. International Contemporary Furniture Fair
From May 20 to 23 at the Javits Center is the ICFF's 18th annual exposition of contemporary design. Including exhibitions of furniture, lighting, textiles, flooring, and interior accessories, the fair is attended by more than 21,000 interior designers, architects, retailers, facility managers, wholesalers, store design professionals, hotel and restaurant designers, and manufacturers. Phil Robinson from George Little Management oversees the planning, and Tobin and Tucker handles marketing and promotions.
3. Diffa Dining by Design Benefit
The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS' Dining by Design benefit challenges top event, fashion, and interior designers to create unique dining environments for this fund-raiser sponsored by Elle Decor and GE. After three years at the Hammerstein Ballroom, this year's event took place at the Waterfront from March 11 to 13. Diffa special events manager Steven Williams planned the event, which will tour to six other U.S. cities after the New York kickoff.
4. The Art Show
Seventy of the nation's most prominent art dealers exhibited paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, and photographs by artists of all periods at the 18th annual Art Show. Organized by the Art Dealers Association of America, the exhibition ran February 23 through 27 at the Seventh Regiment Armory. The gala preview was held at the armory February 22 to benefit the Henry Street Settlement. Sanford Smith & Associates manages the show, and Fitz & Company handles PR.
5. Dia Art Foundation Gala
A chic crowd of design and fashion folk gathers for this annual benefit, usually held at the foundation's Chelsea home. Laura Raicovich, Dia's director of external affairs, works with Melissa Feldman of MF Productions to produce the event. Black and white Missoni fabrics and tableware decked the tables at last year's gala at Skylight. Missoni sponsored the evening, Olivier Cheng Catering & Events catered, and lighting was by Bentley Meeker.
Posted 04.05.06
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ICFF at the Javits Center.
Missoni's eye-popping Dia tables.
