Italian Galleries at Frieze New York 2019: Mixed Results and Strategic Choices
During the seventh Frieze New York held on Randalls Island, a limited number of Italian galleries took part, with many opting for TEFAF Manhattan instead. Gallerists experienced differing levels of sales and visitor engagement. Alfonso Artiaco highlighted works by Juan Uslè and Ann Veronica Janssens, mentioning that geographic isolation impacted interest. Massimo De Carlo observed a significant presence from Asian collectors, featuring works by Lu Song and others, while also participating in TEFAF. Locarn O'Neill displayed Kiki Smith and reported strong sales, aligning with a Kiki Smith exhibition at the Uffizi. Cardi Gallery emphasized Arte Povera and American minimalism, and P420 showcased a body-themed presentation. Partners & Mucciaccia and Rosenfeld Porcini highlighted prominent artists, while Veda presented installations by Amitai Romm.
Key facts
- Seventh edition of Frieze New York on Randalls Island.
- Few Italian galleries participated; many chose TEFAF Manhattan.
- Alfonso Artiaco exhibited Juan Uslè and Ann Veronica Janssens.
- Massimo De Carlo rotated works by Lu Song, McArthur Binion, Rob Pruitt, Paola Pivi, Pietro Roccasalva.
- Massimo De Carlo also participated in TEFAF with John Armleder.
- Locarn O'Neill featured Kiki Smith, Richard Long, Martin Creed, Tracey Emin, Gianni Politi.
- Kiki Smith had a concurrent show at the Uffizi.
- Cardi Gallery showed Robert Morris, Jannis Kounellis, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Gianfranco Pardi, Claudio Verna, Emilio Tadini.
- P420 presented body-themed works by John Coplans, June Crespo, Ana Lupas, Irma Blank, Paolo Icaro, Riccardo Baruzzi.
- P420 organized a solo show for Irma Blank at Luxembourg & Dayan.
- Partners & Mucciaccia showed Gianni Piacentino in Spotlight section.
- Gianni Piacentino had been exhibited at MoMA PS1.
- Rosenfeld Porcini showed Riccardo Guarneri in Spotlight.
- Riccardo Guarneri's work was at Museo Novecento, Florence until May 30.
- Veda showed Amitai Romm in Frame section curated by Andrew Bonacina and Laura McLean-Ferris.
- Amitai Romm's installations were post-apocalyptic with pumps and liquid.
Entities
Artists
- Juan Uslè
- Ann Veronica Janssens
- Lu Song
- McArthur Binion
- Rob Pruitt
- Paola Pivi
- Pietro Roccasalva
- John Armleder
- Kiki Smith
- Richard Long
- Martin Creed
- Tracey Emin
- Gianni Politi
- Robert Morris
- Jannis Kounellis
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Gianfranco Pardi
- Claudio Verna
- Emilio Tadini
- John Coplans
- June Crespo
- Ana Lupas
- Irma Blank
- Paolo Icaro
- Riccardo Baruzzi
- Gianni Piacentino
- Carla Accardi
- Riccardo Guarneri
- Amitai Romm
- Agnes Martin
- Mark Rothko
Institutions
- Frieze New York
- TEFAF Manhattan
- Alfonso Artiaco
- Massimo De Carlo
- Locarn O'Neill
- Cardi Gallery
- P420
- Luxembourg & Dayan
- Partners & Mucciaccia
- MoMA PS1
- Rosenfeld Porcini
- Museo Novecento
- Veda
- The Hepworth Wakefield
- Swiss Institute
- Uffizi
- Artribune
Locations
- Randalls Island
- New York
- United States
- Manhattan
- Naples
- Italy
- Hong Kong
- Rome
- Milan
- Bologna
- Cortina D'Ampezzo
- London
- Singapore
- Florence
- France