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The Armory Show Modern 2010: Dealers Showcase Rare Works and Market Insights at New York Fair

festival-fair · 2026-04-22

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

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