Art Fairs Battle Grid Fatigue with Spatial Innovations and Alternative Formats

Art fairs such as the Armory Show and Art Basel Miami encounter a lack of diversity in convention spaces. For the 2012 edition of the Armory Show, Bade Stageberg Cox enhanced the piers to improve visibility. Art Basel Miami includes distinct sections like Art Positions, which features individual artists such as Sven Johne at Klemm's, and Art Nova, presenting fresh works from Barbara Probst and Lucy Skaer. The Art Kabinett section showcases solo exhibits, while David Gryn curates Art Video, which presents films. Creative displays are utilized by galleries like L&M Arts with Warhol wallpapers, Mary Boone with Kruger text, and Alison Jacques Gallery with dark walls. The Aqua fair in Miami presents 45 galleries, including McKenzie Fine Art and Gregory Lind Gallery. Seven in Miami's Design District promotes discussions with Ronald Feldman and Postmasters. The article critiques the fairs for homogenizing galleries and overwhelming attendees.