Brooklyn Bound: New York’s Leading Artist-Led Fair The Other Art Fair Returns This May

Local Brooklyn Artists, Left: Morning Birdsong Through The Open Window Painting by Arlina Cai Middle: It’ll Last Longer Drawing by Charles Buckley Right: Time Lapse. 10th Street in the Rain, West Village, NYC Photograph – Limited Edition of 25 BY Xan Padron

Presented by Saatchi Art, The Other Art Fair returns to Brooklyn for its 13th New York edition, bringing together a diverse array of artists, interactive programming elements, and unforgettable experiences for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Taking place from May 16 – 19 at Zerospace, this spring’s edition promises to be an awe-inspiring surprise for art lovers of all ages.

The Other Art Fair turns the traditional art fair experience on its head by offering visitors an in-person opportunity to connect directly with independent artists from around the world. With plainly listed artwork prices and a welcoming atmosphere, The Other Art Fair celebrates diversity, creativity, and transparency in art, offering attendees a truly engaging and inclusive experience.

Handpicked by a selection committee of art world experts, the 120 exhibiting artists will offer thousands of original artworks for sale across various media—including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, ceramics and more—priced starting at $150. Thanks to the pre-vetted nature of the fair’s lineup, attendees can buy with confidence and discover the future of contemporary artistic talent.

Celebrating the Spirit of Balcones Distilling

The Other Art Fair is partnering with the award-winning Balcones Distilling to celebrate the artistry of whisky-making and the connection between craftsmanship and creative possibility.

The distilling team, with backgrounds in art, music and writing, led by a head distiller who is a master in both whisky and ceramics, are artists who happen to be distillers. The team relishes in every detail of whisky making in Texas and is committed to creating unique, expressive whiskies that reflect the people they are and the place they are from.

At the heart of this partnership is the “Spirit of Balcones: Artist in Residence Program”, a new initiative to empower artists to transcend traditional studios and create artwork that showcases their interpretation of bold, free thinking, reinvention, and embracing the magnetic sense of possibility that comes from expressing your full self. The mural created by local artist Keya Tama symbolizes unity. He combines sharp and rounded symbols of nature to create a dreamlike homage to the volatile Texas climate. Motifs like fire, cacti, mountains, and more, converge, creating a harmonious balance reminiscent of the moon and the sun in an eclipse, taking inspiration from the latest innovation from Balcones: Mirador Eclipse American Single Malt. Keya’s artistic palette naturally aligns with the Balcones brand, yet their connection transcends mere aesthetics. Keya’s innovative approach, blending ancient and contemporary influences, mirrors the Balcones philosophy toward whisky-making: both honoring tradition while embracing innovation and aspiring toward a future that respects the past while staying grounded in the present.

An Exclusive Tasting Experience: Attendees will have the chance to indulge in the expressive flavors of Balcones whisky while they explore the fair. Enjoy hand-crafted Balcones cocktails and partake in an exclusive tasting experience with Balcones distilling team, exploring the art of whisky-making. The tastings will feature a variety of Balcones expressions, including Texas 1 Single Malt, Lineage Texas Single Malt, Baby Blue, and Rye Bottled in Bond.

Other highlights of The Other Art Fair’s program include:

● Get Nude Get Drawn: Nudes 10: Brave attendees will strip down for the renowned exhibition Get Nude Get Drawn that’s been the talk of the town for the past decade; brought to life by artists Mike Perry and Josh Cochran which invites New Yorkers to pose for nude drawing sessions celebrating the human form and celebrating the eclectic spirit of the NYC community. Limited portrait sessions will be available to book each day at the Fair on a first come, first served basis. Participants will take home 1 sketch per artist during their session. Each Session is approximately 30 min.

●  New Yorkers are in for a treat as fifty talented artists from Arts Gowanus unveil their unique interpretations of the iconic outline of the NYC water tower. Through their chosen mediums and distinct styles, these artists have breathed new life into this beloved symbol of the city offering collectors and enthusiasts alike the opportunity to own a unique slice of New York City’s cultural heritage.

●  Love takes center stage in a captivating new installation titled “Love is the Key,” this interactive exhibit transforms a wall of symbolic keys into a testament to the unifying nature of love.

●  Attendees at the Opening Night party on Thursday night will enjoy a hand-crafted complimentary whisky cocktail while they have first access to browse and shop sought-after artworks from over 120 independent artists. (21+ over, Thursday only).

●  The highly anticipated Friday Night Late party presented with Brooklyn Magazine is one not to miss as ‘cOsmiC rHytHm’ as Japanese contemporary avant-garde DJ Takuya Nakamura (@space_tak) will be performing from 7-9pm joined by butoh performances by Azumi (@azumiooe).

●  Keep an eye out for the emergence of these local artists, including Xan Padron, who fresh from The Other Art Fair Los Angeles where he was a top seller, his “Time Lapse” collection of portraits have become a must-have for art collectors. The portraits of various cities through the people who inhabit them have become so popular, they have been exhibited among other places, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, The Pfizer Building in New York, and the Sala Valente in Spain. Xan Padrón’s artwork is held in corporate and private collections across the globe.
Local artist Arlina Cai who has a downtown Brooklyn studio will be showcasing her latest collection which explores the theme of seeking wholeness within the self. Hailing from Southern California but now based in Brooklyn, artist Charles Buckley sources images from the 1950s and uses acrylic ink to meticulously depict common scenes of daily life, utilizing lines of diverse thicknesses. The subjects depicted range from moments of elation to nonchalance, all unaware of their enduring resonance as symbols cherished by contemporary audiences.

●  Take part in free drop in workshops all weekend including Creating NeuroBlots presented with Flower Shop Collective and hosted by Sheryl Waderha. Sheryl’s practice focuses on bridging together cognitive sciences, eastern philosophy, and the arts as she blends neurographic drawing with the intriguing unpredictability of the inkblot technique to enhance storytelling and creative thinking.

The Other Art Fair Brooklyn will take place from May 16th to 19th at Zerospace in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.theotherartfair.com/brooklyn/tickets. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of art, creativity, and inspiration.

Visitor Information:

ZeroSpace, 337-345 Butler St. Brooklyn, NY 11217

Opening Night

Thursday, May 16: 6-10pm

Opening Hours:

Thursday, May 16: 6-10pm Friday, May 17: 5-10pm Saturday, May 18: 11am-7pm Sunday, May 19: 11am-6pm

ABOUT THE OTHER ART FAIR

The Other Art Fair is a global art fair that connects independent artists with thousands of art buyers in a welcoming and creative environment. Set against the backdrop of the world’s biggest cities, each Fair delivers the unexpected, combining access to boundary-pushing yet always-affordable artworks with immersive installations, performances, and unique features. The result is an inspiring, evocative, inclusive, and fun event that creates lasting connections between artists and art lovers. Since its launch in 2011, The Other Art Fair has worked with over 3,000 artists from more than 20 countries and now hosts 11 fairs annually across the UK, the US, and Australia. For more information, visit www.theotherartfair.com

ABOUT SAATCHI ART

Leading online art gallery Saatchi Art features one of the world’s largest selections of original art and allows people all over the world find art and artists they love. The online art gallery offers original paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photographs by over 100,000 emerging artists from over 100 countries. Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by providing art lovers with free art advisory services and an expertly curated selection of art, while giving artists a convenient and welcoming environment in which to exhibit and sell their work.

ABOUT BALCONES DISTILLING

Balcones Distilling pioneered a new landscape for whisky by combining centuries of single malt distilling tradition with the unique flavors of Texas. Synonymous with quality and innovation, Balcones Distilling is an award-winning distillery that is changing the state of whisky through its high-quality ingredients and unique processes to create layers of flavor in every expression.

Creator of the original Texas whisky, Balcones Distilling distills all of its beloved spirits inside the historic Texas Fireproof Storage Company building in downtown Waco. Guests can visit the distillery for tours, tastings and events to discover the new state of whisky with Balcones. Visit BalconesDistilling.com for more information.

ABOUT DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan’s whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit http://www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, http://www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.