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Conductor Art Fair Debuts at Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus

festival-fair · 2026-05-01

The Conductor Art Fair commenced with an exclusive VIP preview on April 29, 2026, at Powerhouse Arts located in Gowanus, Brooklyn, before welcoming the public from April 30 to May 3. Over 800 guests attended the event, which was spearheaded by Eric Shiner, President of Powerhouse Arts, and Fair Director Adriana Farietta. Visitors experienced installations from artists such as Juan Jose Barboza-Gubo, Vuslat's House of Silence, and Sana Frini, while exploring 28 gallery exhibitors and 20 special projects. Grammy-nominated Lido Pimienta delivered a four-song acapella performance, with her large tapestry included in the Special Projects and available for sale at PHA's Store, benefiting her educational initiatives with the Wayuu Indigenous community in La Guajira, Colombia. Noteworthy attendees included curator Adam Shore and artists like Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, Anissa Touati, and others. The CULT100 issue was given as a farewell gift.

Key facts

  • Conductor Art Fair debuted at Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
  • VIP preview night was on April 29, 2026; public run is April 30–May 3.
  • Event led by Eric Shiner and Adriana Farietta.
  • Over 800 guests attended the preview.
  • Installations by Juan Jose Barboza-Gubo, House of Silence by Vuslat, and Sana Frini.
  • 28 gallery exhibitors and 20 special projects.
  • Lido Pimienta performed a four-song acapella set.
  • Proceeds from Pimienta's tapestry sales support Wayuu community in La Guajira, Colombia.

Entities

Artists

  • Juan Jose Barboza-Gubo
  • Vuslat
  • Sana Frini
  • Lido Pimienta
  • Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya
  • Anissa Touati
  • Annabel Daou
  • Hiba Schahbaz
  • Lee Quiñones
  • Raul De Lara
  • Salman Toor
  • Sophia Wallace
  • Beya Gille Cha
  • Ana Raylander
  • Manuela Paz
  • Jackie Veliz
  • Ana Maria Velasco
  • Frances Sinkowitsch

Institutions

  • Powerhouse Arts
  • Conductor Art Fair
  • PHA's Store
  • ADAA
  • CULTURED
  • Keijsers Koning
  • Yehudi Hollander Pappi
  • Praise Shadows

Locations

  • Gowanus
  • Brooklyn
  • New York City
  • United States
  • La Guajira
  • Colombia

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