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Mad May: 10 NYC art fairs

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If the past two years represented a slow return and then a full return to prepandemic arts programming, the series of art fairs in May epitomizes something of a spring frenzy. Here’s a guide to our favorites, by neighborhood.

Each year, the European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF), known for its expertise in art history, antiques and design, departs from the Netherlands for Manhattan. Focusing on modern and contemporary art and design, the fair returns for its eighth edition in New York at the Park Avenue Armory. Single entry tickets are $55 ($25 for students); multi-day admission tickets cost $75. May 12-16 at the Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, Manhattan; tefaf.com.

Focusing on American works from the 19th and 20th centuries, the fair is back for its 16th year with more than 400 landscapes, portraits, still lifes and sculptures on display by 17 exhibitors. Entrance is free. May 13-16 at Bohemian National Hall, 321 East 73rd Street, Manhattan; theamericanartfair.com.

Frieze, one of the world’s largest, most expensive and most difficult to access fairs, is back this year at the Shed in Hudson Yards, with more than 65 galleries celebrating New York City’s creative spirit. The fair’s “Focus” section also returns, featuring solo presentations from galleries that have been active for 12 years or less. Tickets are selling fast, many levels are already sold out. Access to the Friday preview costs $129 per person. May 17-21 at the Barn, 545 West 30th Street, Manhattan; 212-463-7488, Frisian. com.

Focus brings together contemporary works from more than 35 galleries; this year’s theme revolves around rebirth after a pandemic and the idea of ​​art as a biosphere. General admission is $30 ($15 for students). May 18-21 at Chelsea Industrial, 535-549 West 28th Street, Manhattan; focusartfair.net.

Dedicated to advancing new artistic voices, the New Art Dealers Alliance will showcase works from 88 galleries, art spaces and non-profit organizations, including 31 new exhibitors. A day pass costs $55; multi-day passes are $75. Discounted senior and student tickets are available onsite for $35 with ID. May 18-21 at 548 West, located at 548 West 22nd Street, Manhattan; 212-594-0883, newartdealers.org.

Highlighting small art galleries and emerging and under-appreciated players, the fair returns to Chelsea for its third in-person edition, featuring 57 local, national and international artists. A weekend pass costs $70; daytime general admission, $45. May 10-13 at Chelsea Industrial, 535 West 28th Street, Manhattan; futurefairs.com.

Clio, which bills itself as the anti-market for independent artists, returns for its 14th edition. Tickets are free from 12pm to 8pm on Fridays. Saturday and Sunday general admission tickets start at $12. May 18-21 at 550 West 29th Street, Manhattan; clioartfair. com.

This year, the Basel-born Volta Art Fair presents more than 50 national and international galleries, including exhibitors from South Korea, Dublin and Ivory Coast. Tickets are $12 for students and seniors, $38 for general admission, and $48 for a private viewing with VIP entry and re-entry. May 17-21 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, Manhattan; voltaartfairs.com.

Independent’s humble purse, which spotlights lesser-known and overlooked artists, is back in TriBeCa. Day passes are $65, a three-day pass costs $90; student and senior tickets are $25. May 11-14 at Spring Studios, 50 Varick Street, Manhattan; independenthq.com.

The fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora presents 26 galleries from Africa, Europe and the United States, with work by more than 80 artists. This year, 1-54 will move to the Manhattanville Factory District in West Harlem. General admission tickets are $20; a three-day ticket costs $50. May 18-21 at 439 West 127th Street, Manhattan; 1-54. com.

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