TEFAF New York 2026 Showcases Artisans Pushing Material Boundaries

TEFAF New York, running May 15 through May 19, 2026, features a presentation by Sarah Myerscough Gallery of 25 crafted pieces by 13 makers. The London-based gallery's founder Sarah Myerscough, specializing in art, design, and craft since 1998, curated works that push material limits. Highlights include Full Grown's Aztec Chair, a 16-year project by English artist Gavin Munro and his wife Alice, who grow and shape hedgerow trees into furniture at their Peak District chair orchard. Other artisans include Japanese straw thatcher Asako Sato (Arko), English ceramist Luke Fuller specializing in stratified stoneware, and London-based metalworker Adi Toch. Materials researcher Ori Orisun, based in Brussels, works with Kerria lacca bugs to produce lac and shellac. The fair emphasizes patience and collaboration with nature.