Featuring 88 international exhibitors and reflecting a diverse roster of collecting categories from art and antiquities to important design and jewelry, TEFAF New York is slated to return to the Upper East Side’s Park Avenue Armory May 15–19, with an invitation-only preview on May 14.

“The heart of TEFAF New York lies with its exhibitors,” said Leanne Jagtiani, director of TEFAF New York. “In 2026, we’re proud to present a compelling lineup of dealers, both longstanding participants and an exciting group of newcomers, who represent the best across disciplines. From internationally celebrated modern and contemporary art, iconic design, cultural antiquities, and high jewelry, this year’s edition will further strengthen the fair as a leading platform for connoisseurship and discovery.”

Side-by-side comparison of two artworks. On the left, an abstract, cutout-style figure composed of irregular, interlocking shapes outlined in black and filled with red, blue, and white striped patterns, standing against a plain white background. On the right, a classical marble bust of a woman with a calm expression, wearing a tall, helmet-like headdress topped with a fin-like shape, displayed on a pedestal against a beige background. Both featured at the 2026 edition of TEFAF New York.

Left: Jean Dubuffet, Le Commodore (1971). Courtesy of Galerie Lelong. Right: Helmeted Athena (Roman, 1st–2nd century C.E.). Courtesy of Galerie Chenel.

Hailing from 14 countries across four continents, the works going on view reflect over a millennium of visual cultural history.

Highlights of the fair include the debut of new and recent contemporary art, such as a new abstract canvas, Story (2026), by Minjung Kim presented by Robilant and Voena, and a dazzling glass mosaic by Shahzia Sikander, The Hour Glass (2025), shown with Sean Kelly. Complementing the showings of new work is a strong presence of opulent contemporary jewelry from Forms Jewelry and heritage brand Hemmerle, among others.

Wall-mounted installation featuring a small stage framed in wood with deep red curtains drawn mostly closed. From between the curtains, a carved, multicolored hand-like form extends outward, appearing blurred as if in motion. Below the stage is a rectangular light box with a glowing grid pattern in orange and white, attached to a gray metal housing. Featured at the 2026 edition of TEFAF New York.

Martin Kippenberger, Ohne Titel (Händchen) (1996). Courtesy of Galerie Gisela Capitain.

Tapping into the deeper reaches of art history, David Aaron Ltd. is set to present a singular piece from 3,300 years ago in ancient Egypt, Stele for Thutmose IV, made during the reign of Thutmose IV. Elsewhere, Galerie Chenel will showcase a striking example of Roman sculpture with Helmeted Athena, dating from between the 1st and 2nd century C.E.

Further, the breadth and scope of artistic evolution of 20th-century art is fully illuminated across multiple stands with some of the most influential names of the past century represented. Among them, Le Commodore (1971) by Jean Dubuffet, representative of the pioneering artist and originator of art brut’s iconic “L’Hourloupe Cycle,” and Ohne Titel (Händchen) (1996) by artistic multi-hyphenate Martin Kippenberger. Additional work by Modern masters like Pierre Soulages and Barbara Hepworth, and contemporary pioneers such as John Chamberlain and Cecily Brown offer viewers a glimpse into the full breadth of 20th-century artmaking.

Abstract metal sculpture made from crushed and twisted sheet metal, painted in bright red, green, and yellow with areas of wear and rust. The jagged pieces are bent and layered into a compact, upright form, with sharp edges, dents, and overlapping panels suggesting repurposed car parts. The sculpture sits on a plain white surface against a neutral gray background. Featured at the 2026 edition of TEFAF New York.

John Chamberlain, Tonk #2–86 (1986). Courtesy of Anthony Meier.

Alongside pieces of Modern and contemporary design shown with exhibitors like Galerie Marcilhac, Gomide and Co., and Modernity Stockholm, just to name a few, the 2026 edition of TEFAF New York highlights what the fair does best: create cross-discipline and cross-era dialogues. Bringing focus to and juxtaposing a diverse range of visual culture, the fair promises visitors and collectors an unparalleled moment of exploration and discovery.

Large abstract painting filled with energetic, layered brushstrokes in predominantly green, teal, white, and earthy tones, with accents of red and pink. The composition is dense and gestural, with overlapping marks, drips, and smears creating a sense of movement and depth. Forms loosely suggest a landscape or foliage, though no clear subject is defined. The painting is framed and set against a plain wall.

Cecily Brown, Functor Hideaway (2008). Courtesy of Berggruen Gallery.

TEFAF New York will be held May 15–19, 2026, at the Park Avenue Armory.