The Armory Show may have been boasting the week's most organic fare (in the form of its much-touted but, we must say, disappointing farm-to-table restaurant), but it's Independent that has the more organic fair. The three-year-old art event describes itself as a "temporary exhibition forum" — an informal, grassroots gathering of dealers who also happen to be in the business of selling the art on view. Gallerist Tim Blum was spotted taking a break from his booth at ADAA to scope out the fair, which fills the four floors of the light-filled former Dia Art Foundation building on 22nd Street, while collectors like Mera and Don Rubell came by early to snag the best works.
Indeed, dealers were deep in conversation with clients most of the afternoon, making it difficult for ARTINFO to get a word in. (We'll take that as a sign that sales are going well.) In the meantime, we've gathered a selection of our favorite works at the fair — mostly smaller-scale sculptures and paintings with a bit of a humorous edge. We'll check back in soon with a full report.
Independent is located at 548 W 22nd Street, and runs from March 8-11.
To see a selection of our favorite works at Independent, click on the slide show.