Who to follow, from Colette LaVette and exonemo to Candice Tavares, Aaron Kudi, Dana Robinson and more.

"Court Tree Collective, BolsterArts, and Feia, among others, presented compelling artists whose work sparked discourse and contemplation, components that should be found at an art fair in Chelsea."

From new names to modernist rediscoveries, here are the artists you should look out for at Frieze, Independent, TEFAF, and more.

See the remarkable artists on view at Independent, NADA New York, Esther III, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, and Future Fair

Instead of presenting a series of segmented gallery booths, the New York show fosters connections between them.

"Future Art Fair has always operated a bit differently from its counterparts, founded in 2021 on a signature profit-sharing model that has since evolved to a “pay-it-forward” structure. The show donates 15% of the previous season’s profits to a fund that supports emerging dealers at the fair, and exhibitors can choose to contribute to the fund or apply for support."

"Celebration is in order—Future has returned to its scrappy, exciting roots."

As New York’s spring art season gathers momentum, the city once again becomes a focal point for the international art world. From blue-chip presentations and major gallery debuts to fiercely independent platforms and artist-led alternatives, May’s fair calendar offers a vivid snapshot of contemporary art now. Here are 7 Art fairs shaping New York Art Week in 2026.

"New York City galleries make up over half of the roster of 68 participants this year, sharing the floor with dealers from Nashville to Newburgh and Seattle to Seoul. Painting is the dominant medium at this fair, but one can usually find some really inventive wall-hangings, spunky stoneware, and thoughtfully accessorized booths."