Kaare Klint made this unique three seater sofa in 1916. It is a prime example of the earliest days of a movement that would evolve into a golden age of Danish design. Characterised by clean, pure lines and the use of the best materials of the time – burl oak and niger leather – it is among his very early designs. This sofa has all the attributes that define the work of the Danish architect and furniture designer. Copenhagen born (in 1888) Kaare Klint is widely regarded as the inspirational father of modern Danish design. The photograph is courtesy of Modernity, Stockholm who will present the sofa at TEFAF New York from May 12-16.
Wendell Castle – Good Neighbors 2017 Stained ash Copyright: Courtesy of Friedman Benda and Wendell Castle Inc. Photography by Daniel Kukla
The American sculptor and furniture maker Wendell Castle (1932-2018) has been described as the father of the art furniture movement. Friedman Benda will present Good Neighbours, a stunning example of his work, at TEFAF New York from May 12-16. They say the table is testament to his groundbreaking ways of looking at, thinking about, and making furniture. Throughout a celebrated career spanning six decades, he created a new sculptural vocabulary that became the cornerstone of his practice. TEFAF New York, at the Park Avenue Armory, will present museum-quality objects across modern and contemporary art, jewellery, antiques, and design from 91 dealers. It will include a concurrent edition ot TEFAF online.
Helly Nahmad is offering this Francis Bacon Pope at TEFAF New York which runs from today until May 12. It is among a number of stellar highlights at the fair which features world class dealers. Bacon worked on his pope paintings, variations on the magnificent portrait of Pope Innocent X, for more than 20 years. There is work by Frantisek Kupka, Claude Lalanne, Louise Bourgeois, Edvard Munch, Marc Chagall, Yves Klein, Lucio Fontana, Giorgio Morande, Jean Prouve with Charlotte Perriand, Roy Lichtenstein, Anselm Kiefer to be seen here.
TEFAF New York was founded in early 2016, originally as two annual art fairs in New York at the Park Avenue Armory — TEFAF New York Fall and TEFAF New York Spring. Today, TEFAF New York is one singular, annual fair that encapsulates modern and contemporary art, jewellery, antiques, and design, featuring around 90 leading exhibitors from around the globe. Tom Postma Design, celebrated for its innovative work with leading museums, galleries, and art fairs, has developed designs for the fairs that interplay with the spectacular spaces while giving them a lighter, contemporary look and feel. Exhibitor stands will flow throughout the Armory’s landmark building encompassing the Wade Thompson Drill Hall and extending to both the first and second floors of the Armory’s period rooms, creating a fair of unprecedented depth and impact in New York City.
Robilant + Voena will present Piglet Goes Shopping by Keith Haring at TEFAF New York from May 6-10. A first look at the fair has just been released, with 15 works from the upcoming event offering a glimpse into the quality, breadth, and depth of artworks available from 91 dealers. Among them is work by Modigliani, Picasso, Giorgio Morandi, Richard Diebenkorn, Kehinde Wiley, Pierre Soulages, Francois-Xavier Lalanne and Cy Twombly. The fair, at the Park Avenue Armoury, has been widely recognised for introducing new ways of looking at, thinking about, and experiencing art.
For the first time since 2019, TEFAF New York is hosting an in-person fair–and it is anticipated to be as exceptional as ever. This year 91 distinguished galleries from around the world will participate presenting modern and contemporary art, jewellery, antiquities, and design. TEFAF New York will be at the Park Avenue Armory from May 6-10. The 2022 lineup comprises 78 returning dealers, and 13 dealers exhibiting for the first time. Exhibitors represent 14 countries. “We’re thrilled to open our doors again in New York, welcoming guests to an immersive and profound art experience,” said Charlotte van Leerdam, managing director, TEFAF. “With world-class dealers, and museum-quality material at every turn, this edition of the fair will continue TEFAF’s legacy in promoting unparalleled quality and prestige across the artistic landscape.”
