Tarik Talk

by Tarik Mendes

Season 49

Future Fair (Season 49, Episode 2)

Future Fair NYC is a contemporary art fair dedicated to supporting emerging galleries and creating a more accessible, community driven model within the art world. Held annually in New York City, the fair brings together a diverse range of local and international exhibitors, highlighting cutting edge contemporary practices across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and interdisciplinary work. Known for its artist centered approach and commitment to inclusivity, Future Fair has become a platform for discovering rising voices and innovative galleries while fostering meaningful connections between artists, curators, collectors, and audiences. During New York’s busy art fair season, Future Fair offers a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of contemporary art.

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair NYC (Season 49, Episode 1)

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is the leading international art fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and the African diaspora. Founded in 2013 by Touria El Glaoui, the fair takes its name from the concept of one continent and 54 countries across Africa. Held annually in cities including New York, London, and Marrakech, 1-54 brings together galleries, artists, collectors, curators, and cultural leaders to celebrate the richness and diversity of contemporary African artistic practices. Through exhibitions, talks, special projects, and public programs, the fair has become an important platform for expanding global conversations around African and diasporic art while highlighting both emerging and established voices.

Season 48

NADA Art Fair NYC (Season 48, Episode 6)

NADA Art Fair, organized by the New Art Dealers Alliance, is one of the leading contemporary art fairs dedicated to showcasing emerging voices and forward thinking galleries from around the world. Known for its focus on discovery, experimentation, and new perspectives, NADA has become an important platform where collectors, curators, artists, and audiences connect with fresh ideas shaping contemporary art today. Unlike more traditional fairs, NADA is often celebrated for its energetic atmosphere and emphasis on supporting younger galleries and artists, making it a key destination during New York’s art fair season.

Independent Art Fair Pier 36, NYC (Season 48, Episode 5)

The Independent Art Fair at Pier 36 in New York City is one of the city's most distinctive contemporary art fairs, known for its curated approach and emphasis on discovery rather than the traditional trade show model. Founded to challenge conventional fair formats, Independent brings together a carefully selected roster of international galleries, artists, and emerging voices in a more intimate and experimental environment. Its move to Pier 36 on the Lower East Side expanded the fair’s footprint, allowing for larger installations and more ambitious presentations while maintaining its focus on solo projects, new artistic perspectives, and meaningful conversations across the contemporary art world. The 2026 edition features 76 invited galleries and more than 100 artists, continuing its reputation as a platform where collectors, curators, and audiences encounter future-facing ideas and fresh talent.

Frieze Art Fair New York at The Shed, NYC (Season 48, Episode 4)

Frieze New York 2026 returns to The Shed in Hudson Yards from May 13–17, bringing together more than 65 leading galleries from over 25 countries for its 15th edition. The fair is one of the biggest moments of New York Art Week, featuring blue chip galleries alongside emerging spaces, large scale installations, performances, talks, and citywide collaborations with institutions including the Whitney Museum and Dia. This year’s edition highlights a strong Latin American presence while showcasing major names like Gagosian, David Zwirner, Hauser & Wirth, Pace, and Perrotin, making Frieze a major meeting point for artists, collectors, curators, and the global contemporary art world.

Skarstedt Gallery Yves Klein (Season 48, Episode 3)

Skarstedt Gallery Yves Klein (Season 48, Episode 3)

Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) (Season 48, Episode 2)

Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) (Season 48, Episode 2)

Urs Fischer at Salon 94 (Season 48, Episode 1)

Urs Fischer at Salon 94 (Season 48, Episode 1)

Season 47

Gideon Appah at Pace Gallery (Season 47, Episode 6)

Gideon Appah at Pace Gallery (Season 47, Episode 6)

Whitney Museum of American Art NYC (Season 47, Episode 5)

Whitney Museum of American Art NYC (Season 47, Episode 5)

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