ONGOING
The Armory Show
at Piers 92 and 94 on 12th Avenue at 55th Street
Thursday, March 7th through Sunday, March 10th, Noon to 7 p.m.
ADAA Art Show
at the Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue
Wednesday, March 6th through Saturday, March 9th, Noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 10th, Noon to 6 p.m.
Independent Art Fair
at 548 West 22nd Street
Thursday, March 7th, 4 – 9 p.m.; Friday, March 8th through Saturday, March 9th, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 10th, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Volta NY Art Fair
at 82 Mercer Street
Thursday, March 7th, 2 – 8 p.m.; Friday, March 8th through Saturday, March 9th, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 10th; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
SCOPE New York
at the Skylight at Moynihan Station, 312 West 33rd Street
Thursday, March 7th through Saturday, March 9th, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 10th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fountain Art Fair
at the 69th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Avenue
Friday, March 8th through Saturday, March 9th, Noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 10th, Noon to 5 p.m.
Moving Image
at the Waterfront New York Tunnel, 269 11th Avenue
Thursday, March 7th through Saturday, March 9th, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 10th, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PooL Art Fair New York
at the Flatiron Hotel, 9 West 26th Street
Friday, March 8th through Sunday, March 10th, 3 – 10 p.m.
SPRING/BREAK Art Show
at the Old School, 233 Mott Street
Thursday, March 7th through Sunday, March 10th; Noon to 9 p.m.
New City Art Fair
at 529 West 20th Street, 2W
Thursday, March 7th through Friday, March 8th, Noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 9th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, March 10th, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The (Un)Fair
at 500 West 52nd Street
Wednesday, March 6th through Sunday, March 10th, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
— TUESDAY, MARCH 5TH —
Opening reception for Christian Wassman's "Five Platonic Objects" at R 20th Century , 82 Franklin Street, 6–8 p.m. (Through April 20th)
By the architect who designed the layout of this year's Independent fair, a show of new "platonic" design objects—including a pillow, a table, and a chair—based on the five unique geometric forms: the circle, the cube, the tetrahedron, the octahedron, the dodecahedron, and the icosahedron.
VIP Opening Preview for the Spring/Break Art Show at Old School , 233 Mott Street, 6–10 p.m.
Taking up residency in an four-story NoLIta schoolhouse, this curator-driven art show will feature the projects of over 20 curators, all inspired by the theme of "New Mysticism."
Gala Benefit Preview for the ADAA Art Show at the Park Avenue Armory , 643 Park Avenue, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Expect the uptown crowd to throng this vernissage (hi, grandma!), but the heady mix of new and old art will draw plenty of the hip art scene from downtown too.
Opening Reception for Ed Ruscha's "Books & Co." at Gagosian Gallery , 980 Madison Avenue, 6 – 8 p.m.
Following last year's exhibition of his paintings of books in Chelsea, Ed Ruscha is showing again at Gagosian—this time at their uptown location—bringing both his books and work by more than 100 artists they're inspired.
"Draw With Us" Sketch Night at the Society of Illustrators , 128 East 63rd Street, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Step into the Society of Illustrators for live jazz and live models in a drawing studio—sophisticated, eh—set amidst the works of art from the organization's collection. $15 general admission, $7 students & seniors. Cash bar.
"Music in the Air" Tour for the Harlem Biennale at the Studio Museum in Harlem , 144 West 125th Street, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
This walking tour through Harlem offers an inside look at the rich, cultural history of musicians and performers who lived in the area around the turn of the 19th century. RSVP to contact@harlembiennale.org .
— WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH —
VIP Opening of the Armory Show on Piers 92 & 94 at 711 12th Avenue , Noon to 7 p.m. (Through March 10th)
Everyone who's anyone in the art world will be at the gala opening of the city's biggest art fair, and early reports from the fair say it'll be a hit this year.
Opening Preview Benefit for the Armory Show at MoMA , 11 West 53rd Street, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., After-party: 8:30 – 11:30 p.m.
They're not cheap, but it is still possible to score tickets to the Armory Show VIP preview's celebratory after-party at MoMA, which will feature a live performance by the lovely and powerful Solange Knowles.
Screening and Panel with Matthew Day Jackson at the Armory Show's Media Lounge on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 5–6:30 p.m.
If you ever wondered why seemingly every movie these day has a zombie in it, this is the panel for you. Jackson and crew discuss the making of "In Search of…Zombies," the artist's filmic examination of the ubiquitous cultural fad that refuses to die.
"27 Gnosis" Performance by Michael Portnoy at the Kitchen , 512 West 19th Street, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., $15 (Through March 11th)
Staged in the form of a game show, these performances take a number of unexpected linguistic turns, as Portnoy builds a theatrical world around the combination of language and dance. Find the week-long schedule of performances here .
"Two Towel Margarita" Performance by Travis Boyer at ISA , 348 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Hipster art party in Brooklyn!
—THURSDAY, MARCH 7TH—
"On Abstraction" Panel at the Volta NY Talks Lounge at 82 Mercer Street, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Four of the young artists who are exhibition at this year's Volta NY Fair—William Bradley, Kadar Brock, Christine Frerichs, and Regina Scully—will discuss each of their own evolving approaches to abstraction.
Bronx Art Space, "Soles of the Bronx" at Bronx Art Space , 305 East 140th Street, Bronx, 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Hosted in the city's northernmost borough, this show would be a refreshing venue for visitors whose NYC intinerary typically just includes the Piers and Chelsea.
"Organic Abstracts" by Dianne Smith at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum , 895 Shore Road, Bronx, Noon to 5 p.m.
Two large, Minimalist sculptures by the Harlem-based artist will be situated on the grounds of the mansion. Viewers will also have the opportunity to discover the other sculptures on the grounds of the site, which can easily be accessed by trolley from Piers 92 and 94 of the Armory Show.
"The Psychology of Consumerism" Panel at the Armory Show's Media Lounge on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 1 p.m.
Moderated by Felix Salmon and featuring Warhol Museum director Eric Shiner, Liz Magic Laser, and Alvin Hall, this should prove enlightening to lovers of art-fair bling.
"To Present and Collect Performance, Ephemeral, and Interdisciplinary Art" Panel at the Armory Show's Media Lounge on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 3 p.m.
Tim Griffin, the director and chief curator at the Kitchen, will moderate this panel on the challenges of collecting art that lacks an inherent physicality. He will be joined by Heather Corcoran, the executive director of Rhizome; Nancy Spector, the deputy director and chief curator at the Guggenheim; and Glenn Wharton, the time-based media conservator at MoMA.
Special Viewing of Walter De Maria’s the New York Earth Room and the Broken Kilometer at Dia Art Foundation , 141 Wooster Street and 333 West Broadway, 6 – 8 p.m.
Remind yourself that some great contemporary art truly is priceless, like this room full of dirt and other room full of a kilometer's worth of metal rods.
— FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH —
"The Armory Show 1913: Myths and Misconceptions" Panel at the Armory Show's Media Lounge on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 1 p.m.
To celebrate the legendary exhibition that gave the fair its name, a debunking session led by Yale art school dean Robert Storr (and featuring renowned Duchamp scholar Francis Naumann) that should bring a smile to even the most jaded art historian's lips.
Screening of "The Show That Shook the World: Marcel Duchamp and the 1913 Armory Show" at the Armory Show's Media Lounge on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 3 – 5 p.m.
Another centennial celebration, this film, which features a previously unknown illustrated talk by Duchamp, will be making its national debut, followed by a discussion with its producer, that Duchamp scholar Francis Naumann.
"Posterity Will Have a Word to Say" Panel at the Armory Show's Media Lounge on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 5 p.m.
What will it be? Find out at the talk, which will feature former Venice Biennale curator Daniel Birnbaum, artist Paul Chan, and Vassar art historian Molly Nesbit.
Evening Tours of "How Much Do I Owe You?" at the Clock Tower Building , 29-27 41st Avenue, Queens, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
This celebrated exhibition—which transforms the interior architecture of a former bank, vault and all—returns to life, featuring work in a variety of different media by artists from 15 different countries, each of whom examines the conflicted relationship between art, money, and each other in this new post-recession economy.
"Long Night L.E.S." at Various Locations , 6 – 9 p.m.
This Friday night over 30 galleries in the Lower East Side are staying open late to host a variety of programming, ranging from openings to talks and performances.
— SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH —
"Cut Paste and Sew" at Gallery 138 , 138 West 17th Street, 5th Floor, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Collectors, arts administrators, and artists who focus on the domestic arts, including Duron Jackson, who was recently a part of the "Raw/Cooked" series at the Brooklyn Museum, comprise this exhibition and discussion. RSVP to contact@gallery138.com .
"The Biennial Factor" Panel at the Armory Show's Media Lounge on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 12:30 p.m.
Led by redoutable Sotheby's Institute scholar Jonathan T.D. Neil, this talk will no doubt feature some of the lessons panelist Dan Cameron learned from his ill-fated turn running the Platform New Orleans biennial.
"Commissioning Work in an Art Fair Context" Panel at the Armory Show's Media Lounge on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 2 p.m.
Is that New York Observer culture editor and all-arond art-fair all-star Sarah Douglas moderating this panel, featuring Swiss Institute director Gianni Jetzer, curator Sarah McCrory, and artist Fatima Al Qadiri? Yes, yes it is.
Screening of "The Armory Show Focus Group" by Liz Magic Laser at the Armory Show's Media Lounge on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
This film is composed of clips culled from over 12 hours of focus group discussions that Liz Magic Laser held with "art world consumers" late last year for her project as the 2013 Armory Show's commissioned artist.
"JART3rd" at the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center , 135 Broadway, Brooklyn, 6 – 11 p.m.
In the 6th Annual Emerging Japanese Artists' Exhibition, works in a variety of media by 24 New York and Japan-based artists—over half of whom are from Tokyo—will be on display.
The World's First Tumblr Art Symposium at 319 Scholes Gallery , 319 Scholes, Brooklyn, 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Art news and analysis website ( and one-time Artspace co-host ) Hyperallergic has teamed with blogging platform Tumblr to present a part-exhibition, part-discussion on the future of Tumblr as a medium for art, which will simultaneously serve as a "forum for work to be discussed, shared, uploaded, and critiqued." Drinks, pizza, art, and music also included. Add your name to the wait list here .
Silent Art Auction and Recovery Benefit at Rabbithole Projects , 33 Washington Street, 7 – 11 p.m.
In association with United Photo Industries and the Dumbo art district, Rabbithole is presenting a large group show and silent auction to raise funds for art spaces that suffered damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. The event will also feature live music and performances, as well as hors d'oeuvres and complimentary drinks. Tickets are $10 advance and $12 at the door.
— SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH —
"The Dealer's Perspective" Tour by Cura/genda at Allegra La Viola Gallery , 179 East Broadway, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., $20
Beginning with an introductory breakfast, this program will offer a first-hand look at some of the major players shaping the burgeoning Lower East Side gallery scene, as well as provide a background on how art is bought, dealt, and collected. RSVP to art@opalnest.com .
Lower East Side Gallery Stroll at the LES Visitor Center , 54 Orchard Street, Noon to 6 p.m.
Pick up a free map at the visitor's center and check out a few of the over 50 galleries that will be hosting receptions in conjunction with Armory Week.
"The Question of Regionalism" Panel at the Armory Show's Media Lounge on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 1 p.m.
Think global, act local? Maybe that doesn't apply anymore. Find out in this talk featuring SculptureCenter curator Ruba Katrib.
"The 'Alternative' in American Culture?" Panel
at the Armory Show's Media Lounge
on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 3 p.m.
Eric Shiner, the director of the Andy Warhol Museum—and occasional Artspace interviewee—moderates this discussion about whether the increasing democratization of images and absorption of "alternative" cultures into the mainstream changes how high art should be judged against more culturally popular art world and if the existing terms we use are still relevant.
Screening of "Fade to White" and "A Step on the Sun" by Janet Biggs at the Armory Show's Media Lounge on Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Close out the weekend's festivities with exactly what you'll want: some time in a quiet, dark room.
