Salon Art + Design is celebrating its landmark 15th edition this November. As one of the world’s leading fairs for museum-quality design and fine art, the show helps shape the collectible design market while bringing together exceptional galleries, collectors, designers, curators and cultural leaders from around the world.
Salon Art + Design is part of the lauch of New York’s winter art and design season, drawing experts, collectors and enthusiasts to the Park Avenue Armory. Interest in collectible design has piqued globally and part of the Salon’s role is elevating the field by presenting world class historic, modern and contemporary works within a carefully curated environment where design, fine art and craft are considered in conversation.
Aristide Maillol, (1861-1944), Standing Bather, ca. 1901. Bronze, 26 x 7 in.
This year’s anniversary edition marks not only a milestone for the fair, but the beginning of an expanded vision that extends the Salon’s influence far beyond its five days in November.
“Reaching our 15th edition is an incredible milestone, and an opportunity to reflect on how far the fair and the collectible design community have come together.” says Executive Director Nicky Dessources.
“What began as a fair has evolved into a broader cultural platform that brings together extraordinary galleries, collectors, designers and institutions while creating new opportunities for discovery, dialogue and collaboration. Looking ahead, we’re focused on continuing to grow the Salon throughout the year while reinforcing New York’s position as one of the world’s leading destinations for design,” says Dessources.
Tonita Peña (Quah ah), (1893-1949), Buffalo Dance. Watercolor on paper, 21¼ x 29 in.
Vienna Centerpiece, ca. 1910. Hand hammered copper with chrysoprase, 19 in.
For this year’s event, Courtney McLeod, principal of Right Meets Left Interior Design, was selected to design the fair’s entrance hall. McLeod will introduce Impossible Blooms, a surrealist fantasy installation inspired by dreams realized and the whimsical imagery of Alice in Wonderland. Known for her vivid, collected aesthetic and expressive use of color, McLeod will transform the grand entryway of the Park Avenue Armory into an immersive environment designed to feel like stepping through the looking glass.
“As a long-time attendee and admirer of the fair, I am beyond delighted by the opportunity to transform the arrival sequence at the Park Avenue Armory,” says McLeod. “I look forward to collaborating with the Salon team to bring this surreal and dreamy experience to life for visitors this November.”
Charles P. Limbert (1854-1923), Peacock Lamp.Handwrought patinated copper and mica, 22¼ x 15 in.
McLeod’s work embodies the sense of discovery that is central to Salon Art + Design. “She has a remarkable ability to create spaces that feel both curated and deeply personal, bringing together art, design, color and craftsmanship in ways that are unexpected yet harmonious. As we celebrate our 15th edition, Impossible Blooms is a fitting introduction to the fair. It captures the creativity, curiosity and cross-disciplinary spirit that have always defined [the fair],” says Dessources.
With Impossible Blooms, McLeod’s entrance hall installation will continue Salon’s tradition of creating visually compelling environments that establish a special dialogue between art, design and the spaces in which we experience them.
Salon Art + Design will take place from November 4 through 8 in New York City. Visit www.thesalonny.com for details. —
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