The Affordable Art Fair needs a new name. A) It is way more cool/interesting than the name implies. B) The price range is $100-$10,000, with 50% of the work priced above 5 grand. C) Thanks to the MakerBot display in the lobby (here printing a 3D bust), it is immediately clear that this art fair, despite the burdensome title, is actually going to be fun!
It’ll take you a solid thirty minutes to case the place. Do a loop around the whole thing, and then circle back. See if those pieces that caught your eye on the first go-round get you again. Then, start looking more closely and maybe even ask some questions. Upon finding Duong Viet Nam’s stunning impressionistic oil paintings of old quarter Hanoi at the Aibo Fine Asian Art booth: “Tell me more about this artist!”
Nearby, skin illustrator, photographer, sculptor, etc Emma Hack is giving a live demo of the painstaking work that goes into prepping her model before the photography even begins. Honestly, I have so many more questions for the model, like, “What happens if you have to pee?” Seriously!
AAF started 12 years ago in London and has grown into a year-round, 10-city event. They are focused on helping you collect art that you love. They offer programs throughout the fair on buying for your home, curating a solid collection and caring for it, to boot. Check the schedule to take advantage. One fair-goer brought pictures and measurements of a space in her apartment that was calling for great artwork. I walked past as she was sealing the deal on a major floral piece. It got me thinking about this painting by Tomoro Kawai at Peng Gallery’s booth. It would be perfect above my couch (if I could find a benefactor to buy it for me). Alas, it was spoken for (plus no backer in sight), but I did get to chat up the friendly folks at Peng and learn about the artist.
This guy is leaving with two huge canvases, so he must be heading home. I’ve got nothing more than my AAF catalogue and a fabulous collection of free postcards, so I’m stopping in Nanoosh for some hummus and BabaNanoosh!
Ingredients:
Venue: Affordable Art Fair
Artists: Duong Viet Nam; Emma Hack; Tomoro Kawai; Various Artists
Streets: W 34th Street, 5th Avenue
Eats: Nanoosh - Madison & 34th St
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