IFPDA Print Fair

The IFPDA Print Fair is the largest international art fair dedicated to prints and printmaking, encompassing periods and styles from old masters to contemporary. Spanning 550 years of printmaking, it is a must-see destination for collectors and curators and offers works from both emerging and established artists. The fair takes place annually in New York City in October. Proceeds from the IFPDA Print Fair benefit the IFPDA Foundation, which provides direct funding for museums and other nonprofits through grants for curatorial internships, exhibitions, research, educational programs, and scholarly publications.

Lee Cavaliere

Jenny Gibbs shares her views!

Executive Director

IFPDA 2023

Location

River Pavilion Javits Center
11 Avenue at 35th Street
New York, NY 10001
United States

Dates

26 – 29 October 2023

Entrance Fee

Opening Night: $100
Young Collectors Cocktail: $35
General Admission: $25
Students/ Seniors: $15

Mediums

Prints

Art Periods

Antique
Modern
Contemporary

Contact

info@ifpda.org
212-674-6095
Website

Ceramic Brussels

Insights IFPDA Print Fair

Lee Cavaliere

Jenny Gibbs

Executive Director

What would you say is the DNA of IFPDA Print Fair?

For going on 30 years the IFPDA Print Fair continues to be the largest international gathering of print publishers, galleries, curators, and collectors bringing together nearly 600 years of art history through the medium of printmaking. We’re known for presenting rare and exceptional prints from old master to just off the press — from Durer to KAWS — in a way that no other art fair does.

What type of galleries are chosen to exhibit, and why?

Participation in the IFPDA Print Fair is exclusive to the international membership of the IFPDA and a select handful of invitational exhibitors in 2022. Vetting to become a member of the IFPDA is rigorous and limited to print publishers and galleries which represent the highest level of quality, value, professionalism, and ethics. The galleries and publishers of the IFPDA represent the best from 17 countries around the world.

What is the price range of pieces? Who is the average buyer?

One of the things visitors love about the IFPDA Print Fair is the incredible range of prices from a few hundred dollars for new work by an emerging artist or an impression by an old master with many editions to a few million dollars for incredibly rare works. It would be hard to say who the average buyer is because of this range. We always have many curators at the fair looking for new acquisitions, major collectors (some of whom are also artists — Jeff Koons collects old master prints, for example), and also artists, printmakers, and students who might be buying their first work of art.

“We’re known for presenting rare and exceptional prints from old master to just off the press, in a way that no other art fair does.”

VOLTA Basel

IFPDA Print Fair © Krakow Witkins Gallery

Who is the typical attendee of IFPDA Print Fair?

The IFPDA Print Fair draws a fascinating cross-section of both established and aspiring collectors, curators, artists, and printmakers.

What strategy – physical as digital – will you adopt in medium to long term?

One of the things we learned during the many months when we were exclusively online is that the audience for the print fair and our programming is very international. We had thousands of watchers for our online Print Month programming from around the globe. To serve those people, we are continuing to offer the first three weeks of Print Month (October) online with the culminating week of programming in person at the Javits Center in New York and around the city with The Metropolitan Museum of Art and our other cultural partners.

What are two other art fairs you would suggest?

As the only other New York art fair with its exhibitors drawn from a rigorously vetted membership (and with whom we share many members) we think of the ADAA’s Art Show as almost like family. It’s such a strong group of dealers and they always bring their A game to the Park Avenue Armory, our old home.
If I had to pick just one other fair it would be Art Basel and Art Basel Miami Beach. Their editions section has in recent years been comprised entirely of IFPDA Members and so, of course, it is excellent!

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📣 Upcoming ´1 minute in the booth’ at @artbasel Hong Kong 2024 
• Proyectos Monclava: Mexico
@_monclova 
• Almine Rech: London, Paris, NYC, Shanghai, Brussels, Monaco, Venice, Gstaad
@alminerech 
• Vadehra Art Gallery: New Delhi
@vadehraartgallery 
• Galerie Greta Meert: Brussels
@galeriegretameert 
• Galleria d’Arte Maggiore: Bologna, Venice, Paris
@maggioregam 
• C L E A R I N G: Los Angeles, New York, Brussels
@clearing_ny_bxl_la 

#artbasel #artbaselhongkong #artfair #artcollector #artdealer #modernart #contemporaryart

📣 Upcoming ´1 minute in the booth’ at @artbasel Hong Kong 2024
• Proyectos Monclava: Mexico
@_monclova
• Almine Rech: London, Paris, NYC, Shanghai, Brussels, Monaco, Venice, Gstaad
@alminerech
• Vadehra Art Gallery: New Delhi
@vadehraartgallery
• Galerie Greta Meert: Brussels
@galeriegretameert
• Galleria d’Arte Maggiore: Bologna, Venice, Paris
@maggioregam
• C L E A R I N G: Los Angeles, New York, Brussels
@clearing_ny_bxl_la

#artbasel #artbaselhongkong #artfair #artcollector #artdealer #modernart #contemporaryart
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The amazing Encounters sector at @artbasel 2024! 17 large-scale installations integrated within the fair and well-curated by @alexieglass.

My two favorite were:
• ‘Once Upon a Time’ by Li Wei, presented by @tangcontemporaryart
• ‘Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy’ created by @mak2protein for the fair and presented by @desarthegallery.
It’s was so much fun to navigate throw these amazing artworks!
Arty outfit by @elisechalmin 🙏 

#artbasel #artbaselhongkong #mak2 #liwei #largescaleart #artinstallation #artlover #contemporaryart

The amazing Encounters sector at @artbasel 2024! 17 large-scale installations integrated within the fair and well-curated by @alexieglass.

My two favorite were:
• ‘Once Upon a Time’ by Li Wei, presented by @tangcontemporaryart
• ‘Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy’ created by @mak2protein for the fair and presented by @desarthegallery.
It’s was so much fun to navigate throw these amazing artworks!
Arty outfit by @elisechalmin 🙏

#artbasel #artbaselhongkong #mak2 #liwei #largescaleart #artinstallation #artlover #contemporaryart
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@artbasel Hong Kong 2024! A very exciting edition full of discoveries with 243 galleries from around the world.

My three highlights are: 
• @ryanjgander at @galeriemennour 
• @artistjinju at @arariogallery_official 
• @mrdoodle at @pearllamgalleries 

👗Arty outfit by @elisechalmin

#artbasel #artbaselhongkong #hongkong #contemporaryart #artlover #mrdoodle #artcollector

@artbasel Hong Kong 2024! A very exciting edition full of discoveries with 243 galleries from around the world.

My three highlights are:
• @ryanjgander at @galeriemennour
• @artistjinju at @arariogallery_official
• @mrdoodle at @pearllamgalleries

👗Arty outfit by @elisechalmin

#artbasel #artbaselhongkong #hongkong #contemporaryart #artlover #mrdoodle #artcollector
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My full article about @drawingnowartfair is now online, on artfairmag.com ✨

#drawingnow #artlover #drawing #contemporarydrawing #contemporaryart #artfair

My full article about @drawingnowartfair is now online, on artfairmag.com ✨

#drawingnow #artlover #drawing #contemporarydrawing #contemporaryart #artfair
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@galerieericmouchet at @drawingnowartfair 2024. Léo Marin presents a work by Samuel Tranquier.
@curator.on.the.run 

#samueltranquier #drawingnow #contemporarydrawing #contemporaryart #ericmouchet

@galerieericmouchet at @drawingnowartfair 2024. Léo Marin presents a work by Samuel Tranquier.
@curator.on.the.run

#samueltranquier #drawingnow #contemporarydrawing #contemporaryart #ericmouchet
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@ayyamgallery at @artdubai 2024. @mayyasamm presents a striking blue work by @rulahalawani.

#artdubai #photography #contemporaryart #artoftheday

@ayyamgallery at @artdubai 2024. @mayyasamm presents a striking blue work by @rulahalawani.

#artdubai #photography #contemporaryart #artoftheday
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📣Upcoming ´1 minute in the booth’ at @drawingnowartfair 2024
• Galerie Éric Mouchet: Paris, Forest Brussels
@galerieericmouchet 
• Galerie Ariane C-Y: Paris
@galeriearianecy 
• Galerie C: Neuchâtel, Paris
@galerie_c 
• Galerie Younique: Lima, Paris
@galerieyounique 

#drawingnow #contemporarydrawing #artlover #artenthusiast #contemporaryart

📣Upcoming ´1 minute in the booth’ at @drawingnowartfair 2024
• Galerie Éric Mouchet: Paris, Forest Brussels
@galerieericmouchet
• Galerie Ariane C-Y: Paris
@galeriearianecy
• Galerie C: Neuchâtel, Paris
@galerie_c
• Galerie Younique: Lima, Paris
@galerieyounique

#drawingnow #contemporarydrawing #artlover #artenthusiast #contemporaryart
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@drawingnowartfair 2024 was my hunting ground today to find the perfect drawing for my home. Mission accomplished with a stunning floral composition by @camillechastang presented in @doublevgallery’s dreamlike booth.
Drawing Now, March 21-24, 2024 at the @carreaudutemple, Paris.

The two other works are:
• @emilferris at @galerie.martel 
• @chiharushiota at @galerietemplon 
Pink wall at @galerie_suzanne_tarasieve’s booth

Thanks @clmdmn for filming 🙏 

#drawingnow #contemporarydrawing #contemporaryart #drawing #carreaudutemple #paris

@drawingnowartfair 2024 was my hunting ground today to find the perfect drawing for my home. Mission accomplished with a stunning floral composition by @camillechastang presented in @doublevgallery’s dreamlike booth.
Drawing Now, March 21-24, 2024 at the @carreaudutemple, Paris.

The two other works are:
• @emilferris at @galerie.martel
• @chiharushiota at @galerietemplon
Pink wall at @galerie_suzanne_tarasieve’s booth

Thanks @clmdmn for filming 🙏

#drawingnow #contemporarydrawing #contemporaryart #drawing #carreaudutemple #paris
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In conversation with @manuelarayo, founder of @miraartfair which will take place next September in Paris. This fair, dedicated exclusively to Latin American artists, aims to fill a gap in the European art scene, offering a platform for the rich diversity and cultural vibrancy of Latin America. With a focus on quality over quantity, MIRA promises an intimate and exclusive experience, showcasing 20 high-caliber galleries and fostering deep, meaningful connections among artists, collectors, and the public.
Thank you Manuela for your smile and good energy!

#miraartfair #latinamericanart #latinamerica #colombianart #mexicanart #contemporaryart #parisart #artfair

In conversation with @manuelarayo, founder of @miraartfair which will take place next September in Paris. This fair, dedicated exclusively to Latin American artists, aims to fill a gap in the European art scene, offering a platform for the rich diversity and cultural vibrancy of Latin America. With a focus on quality over quantity, MIRA promises an intimate and exclusive experience, showcasing 20 high-caliber galleries and fostering deep, meaningful connections among artists, collectors, and the public.
Thank you Manuela for your smile and good energy!

#miraartfair #latinamericanart #latinamerica #colombianart #mexicanart #contemporaryart #parisart #artfair
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@robilantvoenagallery at @tefaf Maastricht 2024. @stanislas.mf presents an incredible Magdalene by Artemisia Gentileschi.

#artemisiagentileschi #antiquepainting #tefaf #oldmasterpainting #femaleartist #renaissanceart #renaissance

@robilantvoenagallery at @tefaf Maastricht 2024. @stanislas.mf presents an incredible Magdalene by Artemisia Gentileschi.

#artemisiagentileschi #antiquepainting #tefaf #oldmasterpainting #femaleartist #renaissanceart #renaissance
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Discover my full coverage of @tefaf Maastricht 2024, now on artfairmag.com!

#tefaf #tefafmaastricht #contemporaryart #modernart #artofinstagram #artlover #artcollector

Discover my full coverage of @tefaf Maastricht 2024, now on artfairmag.com!

#tefaf #tefafmaastricht #contemporaryart #modernart #artofinstagram #artlover #artcollector
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Landau Fine Art at @tefaf Maastricht 2024. Founder Jennifer Landau presents a masterpiece by Vassily Kandinsky from 1910.

#vassilykandinsky #kandinsky #tefaf #tefafmaastricht #abstraction #masterpiece #modernart #modernpainting

Landau Fine Art at @tefaf Maastricht 2024. Founder Jennifer Landau presents a masterpiece by Vassily Kandinsky from 1910.

#vassilykandinsky #kandinsky #tefaf #tefafmaastricht #abstraction #masterpiece #modernart #modernpainting
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