A Fair Share in New York

When the TEFAF set up for the third time at the Park Avenue Armory (3-7 May), the fair (perhaps for the first time) clearly demonstrated its ability to transform the contemporary art fair system of the New York spring. The exhibitors who juggled between the two fairs – some twenty top-ranking galleries – were unanimously convinced that each was useful: "The Frieze clientele are more interested in contemporary art and discovering new artists, while the TEFAF attracts connoisseurs looking for unique pieces," says Stéphane Custot (Waddington Custot). At…