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NOMAD Hamptons Debuts at The Watermill Center with 30+ Exhibitors

festival-fair · 2026-06-18

The inaugural edition of NOMAD Hamptons opened at The Watermill Center in New York, marking the design fair's first US edition after successful runs in St. Moritz, Monaco, Capri, and Abu Dhabi. Founded and directed by Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, the fair features over 30 exhibitors and emphasizes dialogue between art, architecture, and collectible design within the institution founded by Robert Wilson. Standout presentations include Todd Merrill Studio's sculptural garden with works by Paige Stewart and Curtis Fontaine; Kalei NYC's collaboration with the Gaetano Pesce Estate showcasing Pesce's final resin works inspired by Oman's Frankincense tree; Le LAB from Cairo featuring Ahmed Elhusseiny's Diwani Chair and works by Cristina Grajales, David Haskell, Max Ingrand, and Fontana Arte; TABAYER's Oera Stone Collection of protective amulets in gold and gemstones; The Future Perfect's material experiments by Chen Chen & Kai Williams and John Hogan; and a joint presentation by UNNO Gallery and K'AB JUUN highlighting contemporary Latin American design. The fair runs through the weekend.

Key facts

  • NOMAD Hamptons is the first US edition of the design fair.
  • The fair is hosted at The Watermill Center, founded by Robert Wilson.
  • Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte is the founder and director of NOMAD.
  • Over 30 exhibitors participate in the inaugural edition.
  • Todd Merrill Studio presents a sculptural garden with Paige Stewart and Curtis Fontaine.
  • Kalei NYC and the Gaetano Pesce Estate debut the Oman Collection, including the Oman Chair and Iman Throne.
  • Le LAB from Cairo showcases Ahmed Elhusseiny's Diwani Chair and works by Cristina Grajales, David Haskell, Max Ingrand, and Fontana Arte.
  • TABAYER launches the Oera Stone Collection with ethically sourced gemstones.
  • The Future Perfect exhibits Chen Chen & Kai Williams' Stone Rose Floor Light and John Hogan's glass works.
  • UNNO Gallery and K'AB JUUN present a survey of contemporary Latin American design.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • NOMAD
  • The Watermill Center
  • Todd Merrill Studio
  • Kalei NYC
  • Gaetano Pesce Estate
  • Le LAB
  • Fontana Arte
  • TABAYER
  • The Future Perfect
  • UNNO Gallery
  • K'AB JUUN
  • Whitewall
  • Watermill Center
  • Carwan Gallery
  • Gallery FUMI
  • Robilant
  • Maison Gerard
  • J. Lohmann Gallery
  • Tristan Hoare
  • The Spaceless Gallery
  • Jeff Lincoln Art + Design
  • Leila Heller Gallery
  • Giorgio Armani
  • Gio Ponti Archives
  • Robert Wilson Estate and Trust
  • Abu Dhabi Culture
  • Galerie Magazine

Locations

  • Hamptons
  • New York
  • United States
  • St. Moritz
  • Switzerland
  • Monaco
  • Capri
  • Italy
  • Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Cairo
  • Egypt
  • Oman
  • Mexico
  • Montreal
  • Canada
  • Austria
  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Milan
  • Middle East
  • Beirut
  • Lebanon
  • Watermill Center
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • California
  • Venice

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