The Armory Show Modern 2010: Dealers Showcase Rare Works and Market Insights at New York Fair
In its second year, The Armory Show Modern at Pier 92 presented a wide array of exhibits. Washburn featured exceptional pieces from New York School artists, including a 1960 work by Ray Parker and a 1957 piece by Nicolas Carone, alongside a 2006 sculpture by Gwynn Murrill. Nearby, works by Botero and Francis were displayed next to a spin painting by Damien Hirst. Catherine Murphy unveiled her inaugural series of ethereal paintings, receiving commendation from Anastasia Ehrich of Knoedler Gallery. Senior & Shopmaker debuted a new space showcasing Thomas Nozkowski's paper artworks. A piece by a French stripe master was available through New York dealers, while Schultz sold a work for 130,000 euros. Galerie Forsblom exhibited Julian Schnabel's 2007 self-portrait, and Borghi highlighted Elaine de Kooning's ink nudes, with Parsons emphasizing her impact. Gary Snyder/Project Space Gallery offered a blend of pop and abstraction in its curatorial approach.
Key facts
- The Armory Show Modern was held at Pier 92 in 2010.
- Washburn exhibited rare works including a 1960 Ray Parker and 1957 Nicolas Carone.
- Catherine Murphy debuted her first series of paintings focusing on wood knot stains.
- Schultz sold a work for 130,000 euros at the fair's outset.
- Museums like the Metropolitan and the Modern were noted as edgy buyers.
- Elaine de Kooning's ink nudes series Portrait of Bill was shown by Borghi.
- Parsons' artistic contributions were highlighted in a survey referencing Forrest Bess and Milton Avery.
- Gary Snyder/Project Space Gallery featured artists formerly with Pace Gallery in the 1960s.
Entities
Artists
- Ray Parker
- Nicolas Carone
- Gwynn Murrill
- Botero
- Francis
- Damien Hirst
- Catherine Murphy
- Thomas Nozkowski
- Julian Schnabel
- Elaine de Kooning
- Barnett Newman
- Jackson Pollock
- Clyfford Still
- Mark Rothko
- Forrest Bess
- Milton Avery
- Robert Motherwell
Institutions
- The Armory Fair Modern
- Knoedler Gallery
- Senior & Shopmaker
- Hirshhorn Museum
- Galerie Forsblom
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Museum of Modern Art
- Pace Gallery
- Gary Snyder/Project Space Gallery
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Pier 92
- 11th Avenue
- Seoul
- South Korea
- Beijing
- China
- Helsinki
- Finland
- Long Island