Extravagance and Excitement

The Hamptons Fine Art Fair returns to Southampton, offering a phenomenal selection of fine art across the four-day event.

The annual Hamptons Fine Art Fair brings four days of fine art and culture to the Hamptons during the height of the summer season from July 14 to 17. This upscale event, produced by ShowHamptons, features 85 select galleries from 43 cities and eight countries exhibiting both contemporary and historic art. And this year, the iexpands from Southampton Arts Center to the expansive 17-acre Southampton Fairgrounds.T.H. Brennen Galleries, Days of Serenity, oil on linen, 32 x 41", by Serge Marshennikov.

“Hamptonites are eager to resume participation this July at local cultural events, and I expect them to rush the aisles and displays with more vim and vigor than ever,” says Rick Friedman, ShowHamptons executive director. “With thousands of new homeowners on the East End, this is an ideal, fast and convenient opportunity for new residents to fill their large walls of their pricey estates, while making their ‘artistic statements.’”T.H. Brennen Galleries, Tranquil Shores, oil on linen, 32 x 32", by Zvonimir Mihanovic.

Artio Gallery, Vulnerable, acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30", by Bisa Bennett.

Among the exhibitors showcasing contemporary art at the fair is T.H. Brennen Galleries, bringing works by Serge Marshennikov, Zvonimir Mihanovic and the late Daniel Greene. “Highly regarded as a portrait artist, his subjects include leaders of government, banking, education and industry,” the gallery notes of Greene. “A few of the early works include Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt…and William Randolph Hearst.” The gallery adds that “Marshennikov’s paintings are notorious for bringing the viewer into the world in which the artist sees beauty. The artist’s ability to capture fleshtones, fabrics and hair with his oils make the painter one of the most recognized contemporary figurative realists in the world.”Artio Gallery, Harmony in red, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36", by Bisa Bennett.

T.H. Brennen Galleries, Lot 97 - Wall St-Williams St, oil on linen, 42 x 50", by Daniel Greene (1934-2020).

Artio Gallery, featuring the work of Bisa Bennett, is a contemporary art gallery dedicated to the promotion of national and international artists seeking exposure to the Canadian and international art market. Artio Gallery connects artists with professionals, art collectors and other artists to create an ever-growing family dedicated to the world of fine art. “We work closely with artists to select and price their artworks and we work directly with clients to advise them on finding the right piece or pieces for their collections,” says the gallery. T.H. Brennen Galleries, Le Rendement, oil on linen (partial acrylic), 60 x 42", by Jean Luc Messin.

“We bring a strong understanding of fine art and are dedicated to ensuring clients have an excellent experience with the gallery.”

Hamptons Fine Art Fair will have a glamorous opening night on July 14, the Bastille Day Vernissage, celebrating both the fair and the national French holiday. The evening will offer French champagne, wines, spirits, entertainment, music and more. —

Hamptons Fine Art Fair
When: July 14-17, 2022
Where: Southampton Fairgrounds, 605 County Road 39, Southampton, NY 11968
Information: www.hamptonsfineartfair.com