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The article reviews the 2025 Armory Show in New York, highlighting its cautious approach due to uncertain market conditions, and recommends 13 standout booths featuring diverse contemporary artworks, from vibrant abstractions to politically charged indigenous art, providing a guide for visitors to navigate the sprawling fair.
Nicole Berry, the executive director of the Armory Show, discusses her career switch from teaching to the art world, the constant cycle of working and planning for the annual art fair, managing travel and finding moments of relaxation, the importance of relationship building in the art world, and the challenge of delegating tasks to her team. She credits her husband, parents, and team for their support and acknowledges the role of her acupuncturist in providing therapeutic relief.
Frieze Art Fair, based in London, has acquired the Armory Show in New York and signed an agreement to acquire Expo Chicago, two of the longest-running art fairs in the United States. Both fairs will continue to operate under their existing brands with their current teams. Frieze aims to play a bigger role in the U.S. art scene and enhance the existing art fair calendar, without adding or eliminating any fairs. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.