FOCUS Art Fair 2026
VIP EVENTS
CHELSEA INDUSTRIAL
550 W 28th St, New York
Opening Night
Art on the Table : Chef Kiki x Kento Senga
For our VIP Opening Night, we are pleased to present a special collaboration between Chef Kiki and Kento Senga, bringing together art, music and gastronomy. Michelin-starred Chef Kiki will create a selection of bites inspired by Kento Senga’s universe as a Japanese artist, actor and J-Pop singer, paired with Mionetto Prosecco for a refined and luxurious evening experience. Sponsored by Parlor.
Thursday, May 21
18:00 - 20:30
FOCUS
Friday Late
Experience FOCUS Art Fair after hours during Friday Lates, our signature evening programme where the fair transforms into a vibrant cultural and social experience. From DJ sets and live art moments to curated encounters with contemporary artists, Friday Lates offers a fresh way to engage with art beyond the traditional fair format.
DJ MAKÙ
Colombian-born DJ blending Latin, Afro-diasporic, and electronic influences.
Friday, May 22
11:00 - 12:30
World Trade Center
Residency Tour
WTC Residency Tour offers private, guided access to artist-in-residence studios at 3 World Trade Center, led by Clayton and Parker. Taking guests to the 69th floor, the tour provides an intimate behind-the-scenes look into artists’ working spaces, with the opportunity to meet participating artists and engage directly with their practices.
Clayton and Parker Calvert
Founders of NYC Culture Club
3 WTC, 175 Greenwich Street
To RSVP or any inquiries contact :
evelyn@focusartfair.net
Saturday, May 23
18:00 - 20:30
FOCUS x TEO NOMAD
After Party
An exclusive after-party hosted by FOCUS Art Fair in collaboration with TEO Nomad, bringing together artists, galleries, collectors, partners, and friends of the fair for an evening of music, drinks, and connection beyond the fair walls.
Designed as a relaxed yet vibrant social moment, the event offers guests the opportunity to continue conversations, celebrate the opening week, and connect with the wider creative community in an intimate after-hours setting.
135 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
Saturday, May 23
21:00 - 23:00
Tours
By Sotheby’s Institute of Art
Sotheby’s Institute of Art Daily Tours offer visitors a guided introduction to FOCUS Art Fair through the eyes of emerging art professionals. Led by Sotheby’s Institute of Art students, the tours provide insight into selected galleries, artists, and works on view, creating an accessible and engaging way to experience the fair each day.
Sunday, May 24
16:00 - 16:40
