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Global Perspectives
A conversation on the rise of transnational curators and artists—moving between cultures, markets, and narratives—and how this shift is reshaping art fairs as global meeting points.. Focusing on New York as a deeply transnational hub, this conversation brings together Latin American curators and artists to explore how identity shapes curatorial practice today.
Moderated by: Dulcina Abreu, Independent Curator and Artist
Panelists: Chris Cortez and Laura Noguera
Global Perspectives
At a time when rising costs, constrained mobility, and shifting political landscapes are redefining how culture circulates across borders, this conversation considers the role of privately governed, nonprofit institutions—supported by both public and private funding—as stewards of international cultural exchange. How can these models continue to foster sustained and meaningful artistic dialogue across geographies and support artists working internationally?
Moderated by: Gregory Volk, Art Critic and Freelance Curator
Panelists: Emily Stoddart, Jay Oh, Zach Feldman
Hosted by: Scandinavia House and The Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York
Gallery Models
As rising costs and shifting audiences reshape the art market, a new generation of gallery founders is rethinking what a gallery can be; nomadic, collaborative, and experimental models are challenging traditional ways of working. Does greater flexibility allow for more risk-taking with artists and programming? And do these new approaches point toward a fundamental redefinition of the gallery business?
Moderated by: Elisa Carollo, Art Writer and Curator
Panelists: Seyoung Kim, Leyden-Rodriguez Casanova, Brett Lee
Artist Futures
How are artists sustaining their practices today? As traditional models of patronage, institutional support, and market-driven income continue to shift, artists are rethinking how their work is funded, produced, and maintained.
Moderated by: Lisa Young, New York–based collector and Co-Founder of The Here and There Collective
Panelists: Bora Kim, Patton Hindle, Isolina Minjeong
Collecting & Market Access
Nurturing a new generation of collectors and art patrons is essential to the long-term survival of the art ecosystem. How are today’s cultural leaders actively creating new pathways into the art world? From museums and galleries to digital platforms, art fairs, and social spaces, this conversation considers how different access points can work together to welcome new collectors — and what we can learn from the approaches already taking shape.
Moderated by: Aida Valdez, Founder of MAD54
Panelists: Steven Abraham, Hall Rockefeller, Millie Jason Foster
Gallery Models
A live recording of How Does the Art World Work? As New York Art Week unfolds, this on-site episode brings together Future Fair exhibitors to reflect on the experience of navigating fairs, meeting collectors, and presenting work during one of the art world’s busiest moments. Capturing a range of perspectives, the conversation will offer insights into what’s working, what’s surprising, and what participation looks like within today’s evolving fair landscape.
Hosts: Artist Claudia Doring Baez and gallery directors Matt Nasser (The Empty Circle) and Bartholomew Bland (Lehman College Art Gallery)
Collecting & Market Access
For a new generation of collectors, the art fair is a moment of physical connection with the works and the gallery that can expand over time with the possibilities offered by digital networks. This conversation explores how young collectors can approach the fair not as an overwhelming marketplace, but as a focused, relational checkpoint, enabled by digital networks that help to build informed, lasting relationships with the artists and galleries they choose to support.
Moderated by: Elisa Carollo, Art Writer and Curator
Panelists: Billy Tartour, Thomas Martinez Pilnik, William Blomquist
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Bold Perspectives
Explore fresh ideas and viewpoints from influential speakers shaping today’s creative and cultural landscape.
Practical Strategies
Gain useful tools and insights to help build, adapt, and sustain a successful and future-ready art business.
Candid Insights
Hear honest stories and key lessons from professionals working behind the scenes across the art world.
Part of Future Fair
Free for anyone attending Future Fair May 13 - 16, 2026, Chelsea Industrial, 535 West 28th St, New York.
