NEW YORK, NY.- The Armory Show, New York’s premier contemporary and modern art fair, will take place March 5–8, 2020. Led by Executive Director Nicole Berry, the upcoming edition, which marks the fair’s 26th year, will once again be staged in the heart of Manhattan at Piers 90 and 94.

The 2020 edition will build upon the success of the 2019 fair with an expanded curatorial program and a more integrated presentation of modern and contemporary artwork. New developments include the debut of a third curated exhibitor section, Perspectives, replacing the Insights section and dedicated to historical material viewed through a contemporary lens. In addition, for the first time in the fair’s history, an entire pier will be devoted to curator-led initiatives, with Pier 90 encompassing Perspectives, the Focus section, and a selection of Platform projects.

Nora Abrams, Ellen Bruss Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, will curate the inaugural Perspectives section, featuring thought-provoking historical presentations examined through a contemporary theme. Anne Ellegood, Senior Curator, Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, will curate the Platform section offering artists the opportunity to realize large-scale installations and performances staged across both piers. Jamillah James, Curator, Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, will curate the critically acclaimed Focus section, showcasing today’s most relevant and compelling artworks through solo- and dual-artist presentations. Complementing these exhibitor sections, José Carlos Diaz, Chief Curator, The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, will chair the third annual edition of the Curatorial Leadership Summit, convening an international roster of curators for a daylong, closed-door symposium addressing urgent topics in the curatorial field.

“We are thrilled to announce this talented team of curators," says Nicole Berry, Executive Director. "In a significant shift, the 2020 edition will showcase an unprecedented number of curated exhibitor sections reflecting an expanded integration of modern and contemporary artwork. The upcoming fair will reflect our deepening commitment to providing a platform for leading curatorial voices presenting the highest quality of international exhibitors and artwork."