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NOMAD art fair debuts in the Hamptons at Watermill Center this summer

festival-fair · 2026-05-27

NOMAD art fair is set to debut its first U.S. edition in the Hamptons from June 25 to 28 at the Watermill Center, an experimental arts venue established in 1992. Curated by co-founder Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, the fair will feature modern and contemporary art, design, and jewelry. Exhibitors are encouraged to create installations that respond to the unique characteristics of the venue. Prior editions of NOMAD have taken place in prestigious locations including St. Moritz, Monaco, Venice, and Abu Dhabi, making this new event a notable addition to the cultural landscape of the Hamptons.

Key facts

  • NOMAD launches first U.S. edition in the Hamptons.
  • Event dates: June 25–28.
  • Venue: Watermill Center.
  • Watermill Center founded in 1992 as experimental arts venue.
  • Fair curated by co-founder Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte.
  • Showcases modern and contemporary art, design, and jewelry.
  • Past editions held in St. Moritz, Monaco, Venice, and Abu Dhabi.
  • Exhibitors will design installations responding to the venue.

Entities

Artists

  • Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte

Institutions

  • NOMAD
  • Watermill Center

Locations

  • Hamptons
  • United States
  • St. Moritz
  • Switzerland
  • Monaco
  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates

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