New York Amory Art Week Various Locations March 5-8, 2009 Written by Rene Levy-Abdo Photographed by Daniel Perry Opposite Photo: Hermes Boxes with Sculpture Scopes Art Fare

New York Amory Art Week had many fairs to cover so New York Cool photographer, Daniel Perry, and I (Rene Levy-Abdo) did our best to cover a variety of shows.

Scope Art Fair

We started with SCOPE First View on March 4, 2009 at 62nd and Amsterdam. Sure to expectations, SCOPE exhibited the best selections of contemporary art from across the globe, featuring all mediums of art even some performance art. SCOPE was abuzz with collectors who were seemingly unfazed by the recession.

VOLTA at the Amory was a more themed and curated show. The show was located in the 7W building, making it more intimate and less tedious than the larger fairs. Humble Arts Foundation launched their book “Collectors Guide to Art Photography” in the VIP area of VOLTA. Aperture foundation held a Brunch on Saturday morning featuring the photography exhibit, Intended Consequences: Rwandan Children Born of Rape.

Bridge Art Fair

The Bridge Art Fair, housed in the former Tunnel night club, was also intimate. PULSE On pier 40 was one of the larger fairs. It was laden with various installations and featured a VIP area overlooking the Hudson River.

For more information about New York Armory Art Week:
New York Armory Art Week and thearmoryshow.com.

Scope Art Fair	Bridge Art Fair

Artist Yigal Ozeri with one of his Paintings
Scope Art Fair

Rene Levy-Abdo (R) with friends
Aperture Foundation

Art Institute of Chicago Exhibit
The Bridge Art Fair