Independent 20th Century has consistently set the bar for what a top-tier, specialized, and forward-thinking art fair should look like. The preview day for this year’s fall edition, which focuses on 20th-century art and movements, was filled with collectors and felt like the perfect kick-off to the new art season. Hosted at Casa Cipriani, the atmosphere is unlike most fairs, in that you are not accosted by headache-inducing fluorescent lighting, and the overall vibe is refined and, dare I say, demure, making it an ideal forum for an art fair.
Another draw to Independent 20th Century is the reinvention that happens with each edition. The roster of participating galleries seems to change noticeably, offering a wider mix of participants to take part in this special event, providing visitors with an opportunity to always happen upon something new, or at the very least recontextualized in an inventive way. We picked some of our favorite booths from this year’s mix of thoughtful presentations.
