Superfine Washington
Held annually, Superfine Art Fair Washington is a lively and fun event that aims to make art more accessible and less stuffy. It has been called ‘DC’s Favourite Fair’ as it is well attended by local people who enjoy its open-minded approach to art. It appeals to young collectors and art-scene newbies who are interested in paintings, sculpture, photography, surreal works and performance pieces. Art is affordable at Superfine and popular with the general public. Alongside the exhibits is a programme full of film, politics, tours and talks offered as a vivid celebration of art in every medium. Superfine Art Fair runs 7 shows in total all over the USA – in Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington and Savannah. Co-founders Alex Mitow and James Miille push the limits of what the traditional art fair can be with a combination of the highest quality artists and affluent art-hungry collectors.
Alex Mitow shares his views!
CEO & Co-Founder
Superfine Washington 2023
Location
Gallery Place
713 7th St NW
Washington DC, DC 20001
United States
Dates
26 – 29 October 2023
Entrance Fee
Day-Pass: $23
All Access Pass: $60
Insights Superfine Washington
Alex Mitow
CEO & Co-Founder
What would you say is the DNA of Superfine DC?
The amazing local artists! D.C. has a vibrant art scene that meshes perfectly with our contemporary-leaning fairs. We have over 82 exhibiting artists who inspire the art-hungry culture rich in Washington D.C. exemplifying all that Superfine stands for: a fresh, inclusive and receptive art landscape where eager buyers collect and connect with artists.
What type of galleries are chosen to exhibit, and why?
The exhibiting artists, collectives, and galleries all feature emerging to mid career level artists. We attract talented artists of all levels who have chosen to take control of their art career in a big way. The fairs are primarily artist driven, making it a reliable place to make art buying accessible, artist-forward, and fun.
What is the price range of pieces? Who is the average buyer?
Most of the work in the fair ranges from $500 to $2,500. Beyond this range, we have pieces for under $300 with the minimum at $100 and our price cap is $15,000 for any one work. The typical buyer is 25-45, actively buying art for their homes. Our model ensures newer collectors can feel comfortable buying from our artists.
“Superfine stands for a fresh, inclusive and receptive art landscape where eager buyers collect and connect with artists.”
Superfine Art Fair DC © Superfine Art Fair
Who is the typical attendee of Superfine DC?
You’ll find the typical D.C. resident: D.C. has the highest median income in the U.S., it is the best educated city in the country, with the highest LGBTQ+ population, all with the highest buying power (income to cost of living ratio) of any city in the country. Plus we are followed by avid art collectors looking for that breath of fresh air they can find at our fairs.
What strategy – physical as digital – will you adopt in medium to long term?
In addition to our in person fairs conscious adherence to Covid guidelines, we also have our online E-fairs featuring our exhibiting artists from each city. You can check out D.C.’s E-fair here!
What are two other art fairs you would suggest?
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Superfine Los Angeles
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Superfine New York
Superfine New York doesn’t take itself too seriously and displays contemporary art at affordable prices. Collectors can meet the artists and discuss with them in the Artist Pavilion.
SCOPE Art Show NY
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Clio Art Fair
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@galeriesandrablum at @start.strasbourg 2023. Founder Sandra Blum presents a ink by @thomashenrioth.
#inkonpaper #inkwork #contemporaryart #ink #artworkoftheday #artistsoninstagram #artcollector #thomashenriot #abstractart
Dec 3
@galeriesandrablum at @start.strasbourg 2023. Founder Sandra Blum presents a ink by @thomashenrioth.
#inkonpaper #inkwork #contemporaryart #ink #artworkoftheday #artistsoninstagram #artcollector #thomashenriot #abstractart
@guillaume.bresson at @galerieobadia. You have to see this stunning exhibition featuring 8 breathtaking paintings exploring the theme of falling. I love the way Guillaume Bresson takes inspiration from classical painting codes and techniques while bringing an incredibly contemporary touch to it.
Not to be missed under any circumstances!
Galerie Nathalie Obadia, 3 rue du Cloître Saint-Merri, 75003 Paris.
18 November 2023 - 13 January 2024
#guillaumebresson #nathalieobadia #chiaroscuro #clairobscur #caravage #caravaggio #contemporarypainting #amazingart #artlover #artcurator #artcurators
Dec 1
@guillaume.bresson at @galerieobadia. You have to see this stunning exhibition featuring 8 breathtaking paintings exploring the theme of falling. I love the way Guillaume Bresson takes inspiration from classical painting codes and techniques while bringing an incredibly contemporary touch to it.
Not to be missed under any circumstances!
Galerie Nathalie Obadia, 3 rue du Cloître Saint-Merri, 75003 Paris.
18 November 2023 - 13 January 2024
#guillaumebresson #nathalieobadia #chiaroscuro #clairobscur #caravage #caravaggio #contemporarypainting #amazingart #artlover #artcurator #artcurators
@dejonckheerefineart at @fabparisfair 2023. @lauradejonckheere presents a painting by Pieter Brughel the Younger from 1627.
#pieterbrughel #fabparis #antiquepainting #flemishpainting #oldmaster #oldmasterpaintings #oldmasters #brughel #artworkoftheday #artgallery #artofinstagram
Nov 30
@dejonckheerefineart at @fabparisfair 2023. @lauradejonckheere presents a painting by Pieter Brughel the Younger from 1627.
#pieterbrughel #fabparis #antiquepainting #flemishpainting #oldmaster #oldmasterpaintings #oldmasters #brughel #artworkoftheday #artgallery #artofinstagram
@douwesfineart at @pan_amsterdam 2023. @evertdouwes presents a painting by #jeanpierrecassigneul @cassigneul_official.
#panamsterdam #contemporaryart #figurativeart #figurativepainting #artgallery #artworkofinstagram #paintingoftheday #colorfulart
Nov 28
@douwesfineart at @pan_amsterdam 2023. @evertdouwes presents a painting by #jeanpierrecassigneul @cassigneul_official.
#panamsterdam #contemporaryart #figurativeart #figurativepainting #artgallery #artworkofinstagram #paintingoftheday #colorfulart
@wiloandgrove at @start.strasbourg 2023. Co founder @fannysaulay presents a watercolor by @raphaele_ele.
#raphaeleanfre #watercolour #watercolor #womanartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #artmarket #artgallery #colorfulpainting #feminineart
Nov 27
@wiloandgrove at @start.strasbourg 2023. Co founder @fannysaulay presents a watercolor by @raphaele_ele.
#raphaeleanfre #watercolour #watercolor #womanartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #artmarket #artgallery #colorfulpainting #feminineart
@galerielouissack at @fabparisfair 2023. Co founder @rebekasack presents a painting by #hisaodomoto from 1966.
#fabparis #japaneseartist #postwar #modernart #moderjapaneseart #modernartist #postwarart #japanesemodernart #artgallery #pierresoulages
Nov 26
@galerielouissack at @fabparisfair 2023. Co founder @rebekasack presents a painting by #hisaodomoto from 1966.
#fabparis #japaneseartist #postwar #modernart #moderjapaneseart #modernartist #postwarart #japanesemodernart #artgallery #pierresoulages
📣1 minute in the booth at @start.strasbourg 2023!
▪️Will & Grove: Paris
@wiloandgrove
▪️Sandra Blum
@galeriesandrablum
▪️Guy Peters Gallery: Knokke-Heist
@guypietersgallery
▪️Galerie PJ: Metz
@galerie.pj
▪️Kraemer Gallery: Strasbourg
@kraemer.gallery
#artfair #artgallery #contemporaryart #christo #artcurator #artist
Nov 25
📣1 minute in the booth at @start.strasbourg 2023!
▪️Will & Grove: Paris
@wiloandgrove
▪️Sandra Blum
@galeriesandrablum
▪️Guy Peters Gallery: Knokke-Heist
@guypietersgallery
▪️Galerie PJ: Metz
@galerie.pj
▪️Kraemer Gallery: Strasbourg
@kraemer.gallery
#artfair #artgallery #contemporaryart #christo #artcurator #artist
@galeriearianecy at @pan_amsterdam 2023. Founder Ariane presents a wall ceramic sculpture by @samuelyal.
#artfair #samuelyal #contemporaryart #contemporaryceramics #ceramicart #ceramicartist #emergingartist #artcurator
Nov 24
@galeriearianecy at @pan_amsterdam 2023. Founder Ariane presents a wall ceramic sculpture by @samuelyal.
#artfair #samuelyal #contemporaryart #contemporaryceramics #ceramicart #ceramicartist #emergingartist #artcurator
@start.strasbourg 2023! I’m taking you to St-ART a very qualitative regional art fair, buzzing with young talents, alongside very established artists. A true gem to visit until Sunday!
24-26 November 2023, Strasbourg.
Here are the artists and galeries in order of appearance:
▪️@crespinrm at @galeriesandrablum
▪️@Philippe Dutilleul at @galerie_decorde
▪️@ej_phidut at Galerie Don Carli
▪️@amelie_dauteur_art at @wiloandgrove
▪️@alfrenoartist at @heart_gallery_paris
▪️@brookedidonato at @quandlesfleursnoussauvent
Thank you @laureplusmax for the gorgeous graphic jumpsuit 🖤
#artfair #establishedartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #emergingart #youngtalent #artcollector #strasbourg #strasbourgevent #artlover #artenthousiasts
Nov 23
@start.strasbourg 2023! I’m taking you to St-ART a very qualitative regional art fair, buzzing with young talents, alongside very established artists. A true gem to visit until Sunday!
24-26 November 2023, Strasbourg.
Here are the artists and galeries in order of appearance:
▪️@crespinrm at @galeriesandrablum
▪️@Philippe Dutilleul at @galerie_decorde
▪️@ej_phidut at Galerie Don Carli
▪️@amelie_dauteur_art at @wiloandgrove
▪️@alfrenoartist at @heart_gallery_paris
▪️@brookedidonato at @quandlesfleursnoussauvent
Thank you @laureplusmax for the gorgeous graphic jumpsuit 🖤
#artfair #establishedartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #emergingart #youngtalent #artcollector #strasbourg #strasbourgevent #artlover #artenthousiasts
📣 1 minute in the booth at @fabparisfair 2023!
▪️De Jonckheere Gallery: Geneva
@dejonckheerefineart
▪️Galerie Léage: Paris
@galerieleage
▪️Louis & Sack: Paris
@galerielouissack
▪️Desmet Fine Art: Brussels
@desmetgallery
▪️Galerie Christophe Gaillard: Paris
@galeriechristophegaillard
▪️Camille Sourget Bookshop: Paris
@librairiecamillesourget
▪️Galerie Monbrison: Paris
@galeriemonbrison
▪️Galerie Ludorf: Düsseldorf
@galerieludorff
#fabparis #artfair #artdealer #modernart #antiqueart #contemporaryart #artcurator #artofinstagram #instaart #artoftheday
Nov 23
📣 1 minute in the booth at @fabparisfair 2023!
▪️De Jonckheere Gallery: Geneva
@dejonckheerefineart
▪️Galerie Léage: Paris
@galerieleage
▪️Louis & Sack: Paris
@galerielouissack
▪️Desmet Fine Art: Brussels
@desmetgallery
▪️Galerie Christophe Gaillard: Paris
@galeriechristophegaillard
▪️Camille Sourget Bookshop: Paris
@librairiecamillesourget
▪️Galerie Monbrison: Paris
@galeriemonbrison
▪️Galerie Ludorf: Düsseldorf
@galerieludorff
#fabparis #artfair #artdealer #modernart #antiqueart #contemporaryart #artcurator #artofinstagram #instaart #artoftheday
@bail_art partner of @fabparisfair! Clara Pagnussatt, live from the Grand Palais Éphémère, presents the service of art leasing Bail Art is offering to the participating galleries. Thank you Clara 🙏🏻
#artleasing #artrenting #fabparis #artfair #artgallery #artparis #grandpalaisephemere #artcollector #contemporaryart #antiqueart #modernart #fineart
Nov 22
@bail_art partner of @fabparisfair! Clara Pagnussatt, live from the Grand Palais Éphémère, presents the service of art leasing Bail Art is offering to the participating galleries. Thank you Clara 🙏🏻
#artleasing #artrenting #fabparis #artfair #artgallery #artparis #grandpalaisephemere #artcollector #contemporaryart #antiqueart #modernart #fineart
@helenebaillygallery is definitely my must-see booth at @fabparisfair 2023! She presents here 18 stunning pieces of modern art. I fell in love with a massive painting of #sergepoliakoff and a poteaux of a mustketeer paintor by #pablopicasso, both from 1967.
Other great artworks are on view, such as an ostrich by #diegogiacometti, a whimsical clown by #marcchagall, a beach scene by #keesvandongen or three ceramics that are unique pieces by #pablopicasso.
Don’t miss out! Booth B17, Grand Palais Éphémère, 22-26 November.
#modernart #modernpainting #artcollector #claudelalanne #masterpieces #artcurator #artlovers
Nov 22
@helenebaillygallery is definitely my must-see booth at @fabparisfair 2023! She presents here 18 stunning pieces of modern art. I fell in love with a massive painting of #sergepoliakoff and a poteaux of a mustketeer paintor by #pablopicasso, both from 1967.
Other great artworks are on view, such as an ostrich by #diegogiacometti, a whimsical clown by #marcchagall, a beach scene by #keesvandongen or three ceramics that are unique pieces by #pablopicasso.
Don’t miss out! Booth B17, Grand Palais Éphémère, 22-26 November.
#modernart #modernpainting #artcollector #claudelalanne #masterpieces #artcurator #artlovers