TEFAF New York 2026: Top 5 Booths Highlight Historical and Contemporary Art

TEFAF New York 2026 opened at the Park Avenue Armory on an overcast day, drawing a glamorous crowd to its 12th edition in New York and 10th in the May slot. The fair is a fixture of New York Art Week, complementing contemporary fairs like Independent, NADA, and Frieze with a historically focused selection. Founded in 1988 in Maastricht, TEFAF claims to present 7,000 years of art history. Its New York edition broadens that scope, emphasizing 20th-century and contemporary art alongside ancient sculpture and jewelry. Several galleries debuted new works, including Thaddaeus Ropac’s solo painting presentation.