The Armory Show
September 5 – 7, 2025
At the Javits Center
In its first fully realized edition under director Kyla McMillan, The Armory Show 2025 (VIP preview September 4; public September 5–7 at the Javits Center) radiates a renewed verve, energizing New York’s autumn art scene with more than 230 galleries from over 35 countries. There is a fresh architectural clarity to the fair—reimagined floor plans prioritize a dynamic flow between sections—most notably the debut of the Function segment, curated by Ebony L. Haynes, which provocatively reunites art and design through compelling cross-disciplinary works such as quilts by the Gee’s Bend makers. Meanwhile, the Focus section—under the curatorship of Jessica Bell Brown—takes on a spirited and nuanced exploration of the American South, featuring a vivid lineup from RF. Alvarez’s queer cowboy paintings to visceral revivals of Southern quilting traditions, and a major Platform presentation titled My Art Is the Evidence of My Freedom, curated by Souls Grown Deep, which foregrounds monumental works by Thornton Dial and other Black Southern artists. Dealers report brisk early sales—even from blue-chip standouts like White Cube, whose first New York fair return since the 1990s includes a solo TARWUK presentation—fueling what one exhibitor called a “back-to-school” spirit of optimism.
2025 PRIZE WINNERS
POMMERY PRIZE
The Pommery Prize has been awarded to Joe Minter for his work in the Platform section, presented by Souls Grown Deep.
The sculpture on display at The Pommery Prize is a $10,000 award to an artist featured in the Platform section, generously supported by Champagne Pommery.
SAUER ART PRIZE
The SAUER Art Prize has been awarded to Joel Gaitan for his work presented by The Pit, Los Angeles (Booth F10).
The SAUER Art Prize is a $10,000 award presented to an artist featured in the Focus section, generously supported by SAUER.
DELFINA FOUNDATION ARTIST RESIDENCY PRIZE
The Delfina Foundation Artist Residency Prize has been awarded to RF. Alvarez for his presentation at Martha’s, Austin (Booth F5).
This prestigious, twelve-week residency in London during 2026 is made possible by support from Suzanne McFayden and Delfina Foundation’s Network of North America Patrons.