IFPDA Print Fair Explores Historical Links Between Prints and Drawings at Park Avenue Armory

The International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) Print Fair will take place at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City from April 9 to 12, 2026. This event marks a significant expansion for the organization, which has recently rebranded as the International Fine Prints & Drawings Association to include drawing dealers. Eighty exhibitors from around the world, including prominent galleries such as Hauser & Wirth, Pace Prints, and David Zwirner, will present works spanning 500 years. The fair aims to examine the historical and artistic connections between prints and drawings, challenging traditional hierarchies that often privilege unique works over multiples. Notable highlights include a charcoal study by Edward Hopper titled 'High Noon (Study)' from 1949, presented by Jill Newhouse Gallery, and a unique lithograph by Françoise Gilot called 'Opera (Red)' from 1996. Other key works include Edgar Degas's monotype 'Dancers in Rehearsal' (circa 1874–78) and Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres's hybrid drawing-print 'The Gatteaux Family' (1850). The fair will feature programming such as a conversation between artist Julie Mehretu and curator Susan Dackerman on April 11, and a talk by scholars Edina Adam and Jamie Gabbarelli on April 12, focusing on the intertwined practices of artists like Albrecht Dürer and Rembrandt. The event underscores the evolving relationship between these mediums, particularly since the 19th century with advancements in lithography, which influenced perceptions of originality and authenticity in art.