VOLTA NEW YORK JULY PRESS RELEASE
VOLTA New York reveals line-up of exhibitors participating in its 16th edition, a reimagined art fair model under the new vision of Artistic Director, Lee Cavaliere.
Synchrodogs, Supernatural, presented by Dymchuk Gallery (Kyiv, Ukraine) as part of the Ukrainian Pavilion at VOLTA New York. Courtesy of artist and gallery.
The 16th edition of VOLTA New York will present over 45 exhibitors from across 5 continents and 18 countries, reflecting the fair’s founding ethos and platform for underrepresented voices in the market.
Under the new vision of Artistic Director Lee Cavaliere, who was appointed in July 2023, the forthcoming New York iteration will embody the themes of collaboration, commonality, and cultural discourse.
Defying the traditional fair model, VOLTA New York will present an egalitarian Town Square section that speaks to the curatorial theme of cultural discourse and activate a Ukrainian Pavilion in association with nonprofit partner Razom, featuring Dymchuk Gallery (Kyiv, Ukraine), The Naked Room (Kyiv, Ukraine), Black & White Project Space (New York, US), Ya Gallery (Lviv, Ukraine). The exhibitors present contemporary artists from the country who are otherwise unable to showcase their art abroad due to the ongoing war.
VOLTA New York is re-imagined in a new location of Chelsea Industrial and changes to the fall art season to align with Armory Week in September.
New York, July 18, 2024: VOLTA Art Fairs announces over 45 exhibitors in its 2024 New York edition, spanning 5 continents and 18 countries, seeking to break the traditional homogeneity of the market. The 16th edition of VOLTA New York will take place during the city’s fall art week for the first time, running September 5-8 with a preview on September 4.
With its reinvigorated direction, VOLTA New York 2024 offers a shared terrain to showcase artistic excellence from overlooked communities while reaffirming its commitment to New York's vibrant cultural landscape. Leveraging its global reach, the fair strives to make new inroads for underserved art hubs to engage with the New York market.
Access Point to Areas of Conflict
VOLTA New York will present a Ukrainian Pavilion in association with nonprofit partner Razom, including Dymchuk Gallery (Kyiv, Ukraine), The Naked Room (Kyiv, Ukraine), Black & White Project Space (New York, US), Ya Gallery (Lviv, Ukraine). The Pavilion is guided by Advisory Board members – Ukrainian artist and mother-daughter duo Ola and Maya Rondiak – and provides a crucial access point for gallerists and artists working in the current conflict with the New York art market.
Platforming Underrepresented Voices in the Market
The fair will present over 45 exhibitors and includes new, global additions such as O-Art Project (Lima, Peru), GSA Gallery (Stockholm, Sweden), uJung Art Centre (Seoul, South Korea), CARRASCO (Faro, Portugal), Marion Chauvy Gallery, (Paris, France) and Stone Step Gallery (Dublin, Ireland). With a commitment to breaking the art fair mold and introducing new ideas, Cavaliere injects a resurgence of VOLTA’s founding ethos as the point of access to the market for preeminent, emerging talent from around the world.
As well as geographic breadth, VOLTA will proudly present Creative Growth Art Center (Oakland, USA), a nonprofit organization that champions artists with disabilities and is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This milestone is marked by special events, including participation in this year’s VOLTA Basel and New York fairs, as well as an exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
The Town Square – A place of collaboration, commonality and cultural dialogue
A central focus of the fair will be the Town Square – a place of collaboration and cultural dialogue that encourages an egalitarian approach, inviting less established galleries to enter the market. Invernizzi Art Lab (Montevideo, Uruguay) will focus on photography work by Teodelina Detry, Adam Jeppesen and Luis Fabini. Cheryl Molnar Projects (New York, USA) is among over 15 galleries that debut at VOLTA New York. The gallery presents a solo presentation by Ivan Stojakovic that pulls focus on environmentalism. Village One Art and FORMAH (New York, USA) who both debuted at VOLTA New York in 2023, present a stronghold of female artists for the 2024 edition. Longstanding VOLTA exhibitor NL=US (Rotterdam, Netherlands/New York, USA) also presents female artists including Margriet Breevoort who grapples with human place in the world through sculptural work that contort the human body. The space will encourage cross-cultural dialogue between diverse human stories and, with the booths designed to foster access to the market, encourages more geographical breadth to emerging galleries.
VOLTA New York 2024 Partners
Nonprofit Partner | Razom
Razom for Ukraine (Razom) was founded in 2014 and is a leading US-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting Ukraine. Razom, which means “together” in Ukrainian, is dedicated to upholding the principles of the Revolution of Dignity (Maidan) and actively contributing to the establishment of a secure, prosperous, and democratic Ukraine. Razom delivers on its mission through five program areas: Razom Heroes, Razom Health, Razom Relief, Razom Advocacy, and Razom Connect, which enable us to provide humanitarian aid and support to Ukrainians, and advance Ukraine’s interests in the U.S.
Educational Partner | Sotheby’s Institute of Art
For 2024, VOLTA will be working with Sotheby's Institute of Art as its Education Partner. Sotheby’s Institute traces its foundation to 1969 and today provides MA programs in New York, London, and online, as well as a range of short and professional courses at the intersection of culture and business. The Institute boasts over 8,000 alumni who hold prestigious positions in the arts and luxury sectors across the globe. Sotheby’s Institute and VOLTA will work together to provide illuminating educational opportunities both during the fairs and beyond.
Media Partners
The Art Newspaper, Artnet, ARTnews, Surface Magazine, Aesthetica, Selections Magazine and Collectors Agenda
Travel Partner
Hotelplanner
Drinks Partners
Force & Grace
VOLTA New York
This year, VOLTA New York takes place from September 4 to 8 at the Chelsea Industrial. Additional information can be found in our digital press kit and on our website. Follow us on Instagram at @voltaartfairs for timely updates.
VOLTA New York 2024 exhibitor list.
About VOLTA Art Fairs
As a globally recognized fair for contemporary art, VOLTA powers artistic discovery. The fair presents the Art of Now and offers art collectors the opportunity to discover and connect with international artists and their stories. At VOLTA, collectors can acquire work that boldly resonates with the changing world we live in.
In fall 2019, Ramsay Fairs acquired the VOLTA Art Fair. With editions in New York and Basel, VOLTA forms the basis and international platform for young and medium-sized galleries to be represented in the major cities of the art markets.
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