Must-See Exhibitions, Events, and More At The Armory Show 2024

Since its inception in 1994, The Armory Show has acted as a hub for artists, collectors, and art aficionados. Throughout the years, the show has served as the opening of the fall art season, and annually draws thousands of visitors to its installations, galleries, exhibitions, and events. On the 30th anniversary of The Armory Show, the turnout is expected to be bigger than ever, as art communities from across the globe gather to celebrate the wealth of innovation, artistic vision, and visual magnificence that the show fosters. 

“This year’s programming reflects the vibrancy of the city in which it was founded. From city-wide performances and activations, to complex and diverse discussions, we’re thrilled to provide opportunities for our audience to engage with The Armory Show’s spirit of discovery at the fair and outside the walls of the Javits Center,” said Kyla McMillan, Director of The Armory Show, in a statement. 

While New York City is known for its variety of art institutions that hold some of the world's most valuable artworks, ranging from antiquity to Renaissance to impressionism in origin, fairs like The Armory Show offer glimpses into the splendor that contemporary art has to offer, with exhibitions spotlighting new and established artists alike. 

Located at the Javits Center in Hudson Yards, The Armory Show 2024 runs from September 6 to September 8, so mark your calendar for a weekend of incredible gallery hopping, exhibition viewings, and ultra-cool events.

Looking to check out The Armory Show this season? Join L'OFFICIEL as we lay down the must-see exhibits, installations, and events associated with the revered art fair.

Representing G Gallery—one of Korea's foremost contemporary galleries—at The Armory Show 2024 is Choi Yoonhee, whose stunning, softly colored pieces have taken the contemporary art scene by storm. The artist's abstract paintings often offer a meditative, deeply soothing atmosphere to onlookers, so if you're looking for a slice of peace amid the bustling art fair, seek out G Gallery.

London-based gallery Ronchini joins the lineup of renowned collectives to show at The Armory Show 2024, with pieces from Sandra Blow and Rebecca Ward, among others. The gallery is known for its focus on minimalism, spatialism, conceptualism, and Arte Povera, which have shaped the identity of the gallery and informed the pool of represented artists. 

As part of the Focus section at The Armory Show 2024, 1969 Gallery, a Tribeca-founded gallery that burst onto the contemporary art scene in 2016, is showcasing numerous works by María Fragoso Jara. Fragoso, a young artist born in Mexico City, has become synonymous with her complex, color-rich pieces entangled with rich symbolism, so if you're looking to check out an emerging contemporary artist located in NYC, search no further.

Renowned artist Oliver Herring is slated to present several off-site performances, combining the arts of choreography and poetry in a haunting, unforgettable display. The performance pays homage to icons within the LGBTQ community and dives into the artist's experiences with gender and sexuality.

Following each performance, guests are invited to listen to panel discussions led by various cultural icons for a truly enriching, full-circle experience with the event. If you're interested in attending one of three presentations from September 6 through September 8, be sure to RSVP ahead of time.

For the third time in The Armory Show's history, the art fair is partnering with the US Tennis Association. Four large-scale sculptures are positioned around the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center throughout the duration of the US Open, which will be available for public viewing until September 8. 

In partnership with the Madison Square Park Conservancy and Harlem Art Park, artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons will lead guests on a two-mile walk throughout New York City as part of a project entitled "Procession of Angels for Radical Love and Unity." At seven planned stops along the path, visitors will experience poetry readings, musical performances, and artmaking workshops at several of the city's most iconic sites tied to art history. Interested in joining the procession? Register ahead of time at no charge, and join one of the morning walks on September 7 or September 20.