For art enthusiasts, New York and the month of March mean the Armory Show and the other art fairs simultaneously taking place. Here is a collection of the most important art fairs starting in New York this week.

 

The Armory Show, March 3-6

With  more than 200 participating galleries, the Armory Show is considered one of the leading global art fairs. Featuring both Modern and Contemporary art, the “focus” region for this year’s edition is Africa.

 

 

VOLTA NY, March 2-6 

As the affiliate art fair of the Armory Show, VOLTA focuses on the solo projects of artists from all over the world.

 

Scope, March 3-6

Scope continues its innovative exhibition style it first implemented last year. At the fair with 60 participating galleries, gallery booths are installed in transition, creating a more organic exhibition experience.

 

 

Pulse New York, March 3-6

The art fair born in 2005 and well recognized for its dynamic exhibitors promises an interesting experience with the large scale installations and performances in its Projects section.

 

Moving Image New York, March 3-6

The New York branch of the art fair that takes place in Istanbulsimultaneously with Art International will feature seven video premieres.

 

 

Clio Art Fair, March 3-6 

The fair showing independent artists is an alternative to the mainstream art fairs with gallery-based participants.

 

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Cover image: Ato Malinda, Representation, 1/5, 2014, Circle Art Agency, Nairobi, the Armory Show