Independent 2026, Pier 36
Independent is a mission driven organization that serves galleries, collectors and institutions internationally. Originally established in 2010 with a collective art exhibition at the former Dia Center for the Arts, we now produce two landmark shows (Independent and Independent 20th Century), publish editorial features and scholarship, and program a range of research based initiatives that bring together leading artists, gallerists, curators, and thought leaders.
Independent 2026, Sotheby's at The Breuer
Shows
As curatorial and artistic directors of critically acclaimed shows, we are active influencers of the New York and global art landscapes. Our shows are invite-only via nomination to prospective galleries to ensure curatorial excellence.
Independent
Independent, our show devoted to 21st Century art, premieres more solo debuts than any other New York art fair. We contextualize, validate, and forecast future-facing trends for established collectors and collecting institutions.
Independent 20th Century
Independent 20th Century broadens our understanding of the canon from 1900-2000, featuring new perspectives on historically recognized artists alongside lesser known voices.
Independent 2010-2015, former Dia Center for the Arts
Publishing
Independent Print Publications
Beginning in 2026, Independent will introduce ad-supported magazine and newspaper formats published multiple times throughout the year, with two issues timed to coincide with the fairs. This initiative will bring forward Independent's dynamic editorial content, highlight its distinctive programming, and integrate exclusive art market insights through specialized market reports and our vast network. For advertising inquiries, please contact media@independenthq.com.
Independent Features
Independent Features commissions editorial and scholarship from leading arts writers and historians on important art and artists who are nominated to exhibit at forthcoming Independent shows. We bring together leading arts writers, journalists, historians, and voices from the art world. Featured essays are often syndicated through partner publications.
New York Art Market Report
The first ever report focusing on the New York City art market, commissioned by Independent and authored by leading arts economist Claire McAndrew, author of the Art Basel Art Market Report.
Pre Fair Analysis and Post Fair Market Reports
The only appraisal of the private art market analytics for each edition of our shows, designed to reflect larger unseen data about the primary market.
New York Gallery History Project
A partnership with Contemporary Art Library, this nonprofit initiative showcases important and influential New York City gallery exhibitions from the recent past in an online archive that preserves curatorial research integrity and the exhibition history of New York.
Independent Bureau
Established in 2024, Independent Bureau is an invite-only press room and forward diary designed in consultation with journalists who are seeking diverse representation in arts coverage.
Programming
New York Art Week
Founded by Independent in collaboration with over twenty leading arts organizations in 2020, New York Art Week is a city wide initiative with an unprecedented offering of global art market events and institutional exhibitions.
East Side Gallery Weekend
Founded by Independent in collaboration with over fifty galleries on Manhattan's east side, East Side Gallery Weekend will celebrate independent gallery practice in New York. The event will contribute free and open exhibitions, programming, and events during New York Art Week in May, in alignment with the New York fairs and the global arts calendar.
Downtown Dealers
Downtown Dealers is a live conversation series and podcast uniting New York art dealers across generations to share their approaches and experiences.
Talks
Our Talks program produces live events that gather internationally recognized thought leaders, innovators, artists, curators, gallerists, mavericks, and outliers in conversation about topics of relevance to the international art world.
Consulting and Art Research
Independent’s strategic consultancy arm serves collectors and gallerists in the areas of public relations and curatorial and market research. We unite our expertise with a high degree of consideration and thought, visionary conception, bespoke creative solutions, forecasting, strategic planning, data analysis, media outreach, implementation and management, while leveraging our extensive network of relationships. For consulting inquires, please contact us at contact@independenthq.com.
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