1. Armory Show
#1 Art, Design & Architecture Event
More than 190 galleries from 31 countries will showcase their 20th- and 21st-century artwork at the Armory Show in 2018, including 39 exhibitors making their show debut. Upwards of 65,000 spectators are expected at Piers 92 and 94 over four days. New to the fair this year, the Curatorial Leadership Summit will bring together more than a dozen of the world’s top art curators to cultivate new ideas. March 8-11, 2018
More than 190 galleries from 31 countries will showcase their 20th- and 21st-century artwork at the Armory Show in 2018, including 39 exhibitors making their show debut. Upwards of 65,000 spectators are expected at Piers 92 and 94 over four days. New to the fair this year, the Curatorial Leadership Summit will bring together more than a dozen of the world’s top art curators to cultivate new ideas. March 8-11, 2018
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2. Architectural Digest Design Show
#2 Art, Design & Architecture Event
Residential and hospitality designers from around the world convene at Piers 92 and 94 for the Architectural Digest Design Show each year. More than 400 brands showcase their wares, representing everything from furniture to appliances. The show also includes seminars, culinary demonstrations, installations, and book signings. One of the highlights of the event is the high-style Diffa Dining by Design, which raises money for organizations that fight H.I.V. and AIDS. Next: March 22-25, 2018
Residential and hospitality designers from around the world convene at Piers 92 and 94 for the Architectural Digest Design Show each year. More than 400 brands showcase their wares, representing everything from furniture to appliances. The show also includes seminars, culinary demonstrations, installations, and book signings. One of the highlights of the event is the high-style Diffa Dining by Design, which raises money for organizations that fight H.I.V. and AIDS. Next: March 22-25, 2018
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3. ICFF
#3 Art, Design & Architecture Event
Marking the 30th edition of ICFF, 2018 will be the show’s biggest year yet, with more than 800 exhibitors and 36,000 interior designers, architects, distributors, manufacturers, and retailers attending. The internationally recognized event, held at the Jacob K. Javits Center, focuses on what’s new and next in the furniture design industry. Next: May 20-23, 2018
Marking the 30th edition of ICFF, 2018 will be the show’s biggest year yet, with more than 800 exhibitors and 36,000 interior designers, architects, distributors, manufacturers, and retailers attending. The internationally recognized event, held at the Jacob K. Javits Center, focuses on what’s new and next in the furniture design industry. Next: May 20-23, 2018
Photo: Jenna Bascom
4. Cooper Hewitt National Design Awards
#4 Art, Design & Architecture Event
The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum highlights historic and contemporary design, and its National Design Awards Gala celebrates design as a tool to shape the world. Last year’s awards recognized leaders of all kinds, including industrial designer Hartmut Esslinger, architect Craig L. Wilkins, and fashion designer Mary Ping. The event is part of National Design Week, a multi-day program of educational events, discussions, and workshops. Next: October 18, 2018
The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum highlights historic and contemporary design, and its National Design Awards Gala celebrates design as a tool to shape the world. Last year’s awards recognized leaders of all kinds, including industrial designer Hartmut Esslinger, architect Craig L. Wilkins, and fashion designer Mary Ping. The event is part of National Design Week, a multi-day program of educational events, discussions, and workshops. Next: October 18, 2018
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5. Frieze New York
#5 Art, Design & Architecture Event
Established and newly discovered artists representing more than 190 galleries from 30 countries are set to participate in the Frieze Art Fair, now in its seventh year. In 2018, the event will feature an enhanced layout, new themed sections, and the inaugural presentation of the Frieze Artist Award to empower up-and-coming talent to realize a major site-specific work. Next: May 4-6, 2018
Established and newly discovered artists representing more than 190 galleries from 30 countries are set to participate in the Frieze Art Fair, now in its seventh year. In 2018, the event will feature an enhanced layout, new themed sections, and the inaugural presentation of the Frieze Artist Award to empower up-and-coming talent to realize a major site-specific work. Next: May 4-6, 2018
Photo: Graham Carlow
6. Open House New York Weekend
#6 Art, Design & Architecture Event
Open House New York celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2017. The two-day citywide celebration of architecture and urban design brings together more than 400 arts and culture organizations and draws more than 85,000 visitors to 200 venues across the five boroughs. Next: October 13-14, 2018
Open House New York celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2017. The two-day citywide celebration of architecture and urban design brings together more than 400 arts and culture organizations and draws more than 85,000 visitors to 200 venues across the five boroughs. Next: October 13-14, 2018
Photo: David Mark Erickson
