Returning for its ninth year, Art on Paper graces the streets of New York City’s Pier 36 venue with the best-of-the-best in modern and contemporary paper-based art. The prestigious event features an impressive line-up of programming along with 100 galleries showcasing artists working in the paper medium.
Over 100 exhibitors display extraordinary paper at this year’s Art on Paper.
“Visitors to our ninth edition of Art on Paper can expect a diverse range of artistic expressions centered around paper-based art,” explains director Kelly Freeman. “The event will feature captivating exhibitions from renowned galleries, installations and a robust program of special projects, talks and performances. We’ve also expanded the patron experience with a lineup of special projects and events as well.”
Attendees gather at last year’s event.
Freeman also brings to our attention some special highlights to look forward to, including a large-scale work by Seattle based artist Tariqa Waters. There will also be a “reintroduction of the curated Flat Files focus section of the fair, which highlights fine art printmakers and publishers from around the world,” she shares. “Corresponding to this re-launch, Art on Paper will introduce new educational and interactive initiatives providing attendees with opportunities for deeper understanding of printmaking and other paper-based mediums.”
Exhibitors like Accola Griefen will showcase the works of two significant American women artists: Judy Pfaff and Barbara Zucker—an originator of the Feminist Art Movement and founder of the first all-women’s gallery in the United States. Commonweal Gallery will feature Anne Minich’s selected works on paper from the past 50 years, “where she explores themes of sexual desire, violence, spirituality and the human condition with her rebellious sense of humor and technical expertise,” Freeman explains.
Judy Plaff, Quartet 1, mixed media, 120¾ x 156 x 32." Courtesy Accola Griefen Fine Art.
Other important exhibitors include ELEGAL, “[who] presents a number of charcoal drawings, pieces in acrylics, gouache and watercolors by George Petrides,” freeman continues. “Though best known for his sculptural works, the famed artist has done works on paper for years as well. J. Rinehart Gallery will exhibit the remarkable printmaking talents of Kelda Martensen and Kim Van Someren, each recognized as innovators in their field; [and] ADLAR Studio will be presenting prints by Kenny Scharf, Analia Saban, Shane Guffogg, Matthew Brandt and the Haas Brothers, all of which will offer an additional unique augmented reality experience through their proprietary app, adding a new dimension to each of the pieces.”
Barbara Nicholls, Slip Fault No. 22, watercolor. Courtesy Patrick Heide Contemporary.
Find these amazing artists and so much more when attending Art on Paper, opening on September 7 through September 10. The opening preview will kick off the event on Thursday, September 7 from 6 to 9 p.m., with the public event opening the following day on Friday, September 8. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit ny.thepaperfair.com. —
Art on Paper
When: September 7-10, 2023
Where: Pier 36, 299 South Street, New York, NY 10002
Information: ( 212) 518-6912, https://ny.thepaperfair.com
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