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The METRO Show 2013 Opens Wednesday Evening, January 23!
Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th Street, New York
Tickets available here.
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Alex Katz
Ada
Collaborative Art Editions
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Just Announced! Two Fairs–One Location!
Editions | Artists’ Book Fair Joins Forces with
METRO Show in Adjoining Altman Building
The METRO Show has formed an alliance with Editions | Artists’ Book Fair, which will run concurrently in the Altman Building adjacent to the Metropolitan Pavilion. Founded in 1998 by Susan Inglett of I.C. Editions and Brooke Alexander Editions, the Editions | Artists’ Book Fair has grown in size and stature to become the premier showcase for contemporary publishers and dealers, presenting the latest and greatest in prints, multiples and artists’ books. The E|AB Fair is well known for its vibrant energy and innovation, thanks to over sixty exhibitors, presenting hundreds of artists representing New York, Johannesburg, Amsterdam, London, Paris and points in between.
Check out the dealer list here.
METRO Show Website Redesign
Check out the new and improved METRO Show website. New features include videos, essays, Red Writing Blog by Director Caroline Kerrigan Lerch, up-to-the-minute news about METRO, ticket and travel info! Visit us at www.metroshownyc.com
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Zigzag
ISSSStudio+deSc
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ISSSStudio + deSc Design Zigzag Wall for METRO 2013 Entrance
METRO Show visitors to will be greeted by an impossible-to-miss architectural tour de force designed by Igor Siddiqui and Deborah Schneiderman or ISSSStudio+deSc who teamed up to create this unique entryway for METRO.
Clad in a custom-made, digitally graphic wallpaper that visually references METRO’s diverse content, the continuous wall zigs and zags in an unpredictable pattern, symbolizing the path each fair-goer can follow.
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Nautical Tramp Art Clock
CliffordA. Wallach Tramp Art,
Folk Art and Americana
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Frank Stella
Ahab's Leg (From
the Wave Series)
Zane Bennett Gallery
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The METRO Show Gallery Lineup is Complete!
This year’s impressive lineup available here!
METRO Dialogues
An intriguing and informative program of lectures, conversations and panel discussions with curators, gallerists, artists and collectors. The schedule also includes Art Talks with participating galleries and tours of the fair. All included with admission unless otherwise noted. Complete schedule available here.
METRO Pass
Four-day pass to METRO that includes special museum, shop and dining offers. Learn about METROpass partners and offers here, and click here to purchase tickets.
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Metro Show Welcomes E|AB
The METRO Show has formed an alliance with Editions | Artists’ Book Fair, which will run concurrently in the Altman Building adjacent to the Metropolitan Pavilion. Founded in 1998 by Susan Inglett of I.C. Editions and Brooke Alexander Editions, the Editions | Artists’ Book Fair has grown in size and stature to become the premier showcase for contemporary publishers and dealers, presenting the latest and greatest in prints, multiples and artists’ books. The Editions | Artists’ Book Fair is well known for its vibrant energy and innovation, thanks to over sixty exhibitors, presenting hundreds of artists representing New York, Johannesburg, Amsterdam, London, Paris and points in between.
About The Art Fair Company
In 2009 Michael Franks, Chief Operating Officer, dmg world media, along with Mark Lyman, former Vice-President, dmg world media’s Art & Antiques Fairs and SOFA Founding Director purchased the internationally renowned Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fairs - SOFA CHICAGO and SOFA NEW YORK - from dmg world media, creating a new jointly owned firm, The Art Fair Company, Inc. (TAFC). In addition to SOFA fairs in New York and Chicago, TAFC produces The METRO Show and the Arts and Antique Dealers League of America Spring Show NYC. The Art Fair Company, Inc. is based in Chicago, IL. For more information visit theartfaircompany.com.
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METRO Show Media Contact:
Marilyn White
973.783.3649
[email protected]
Editions | Artists' Book Fair Media Contact:
Susan Inglett
212.647.9111
[email protected]
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The METRO Show at Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street) New York City
Opening Night:
Wednesday, January 23
Designer Committee co-chairs include Mario Buatta, Ellie Cullman, John Derian, Maureen Footer, Mariette Hines Gomez, Miles Redd, Bunny Williams, and Katie Ridder.
6-7 pm
by VIP invtiation only
7-9 pm
Public Preview
$75 tickets available online or at the door
Show Hours:
Thursday, January 24: 11 am-7 pm
Friday, January 25: 11 am-7 pm
Saturday, January 26: 11 am-7 pm
Sunday, January 27: 12 noon-5:30pm
Tickets are $15 for General Admission and $75 for Opening Night.
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Produced by The Art Fair Company, Inc.
372 West Ontario St., Suite 502 | Chicago IL 60654 | 800.563.7632
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