International contemporary art platformThe Independent 20th Century art fair took place at Sotheby’s on 945 Madison Avenue in New York, concluding on September 27, 2026. The fair featured eight paintings, each representing different aspects of abstraction. The compositions included muted vertical forms on pale backgrounds, vivid bands of yellow, orange, and blue, as well as canvases that evoke cityscapes and seascapes.
The works were priced between $100,000 and $200,000. This pricing reflects their position within the market for 20th-century abstract art. Among the artists featured was one who co-founded the feminist art space AIR Gallery and worked as an assistant to Guggenheim Museum curator Lawrence Alloway during the preparation of the exhibition Systemic Painting.
The event brought together a variety of abstract works, emphasizing both stylistic diversity and historical connections within the movement. By presenting these pieces in a major auction house, the fair provided a platform for collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts to engage with significant examples of abstraction.
The fair’s setting in New York, a global art center, and its focus on 20th-century abstraction, underscored ongoing interest in this genre. The event attracted attention from an international audience interested in the evolution and appreciation of abstract art.
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