Creativity was on full display at Salon Art + Design 2025 fair in New York, for its 14th edition. The fair drew record attendance and brisk sales at the historic Park Avenue Armory in NY from November 6-10. This premier event solidified its reputation for masterfully blending creative talents in modern and contemporary design with fine and decorative arts.
Featured: detail of Valeriya Isyak’s Nexus Right.
In attendance was a sophisticated global audience of collectors, curators, designers, and cultural icons, viewing the creativity, exceptional quality and curation of the pieces showcased. Upon entry visitors were greeted by Virginia Harper‘s “Global Threads” installation, along with other notable collaborations including a presentation from the Female Design Council. From French mid-century masters to contemporary Japanese ceramics and innovative mixed-media compositions, the fair presented a rich diversity of materials and cultural dialogue.
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A few trends from the show were: material diversity with fine craftsmanship, global creative perspectives, and a focus on emerging voices.
There was a strong emphasis on the rich diversity and juxtaposition of materials used throughout the show. Exhibitors highlighted traditional techniques combined with modern innovation from handcrafted wood paired with glass, metals with rare stones, and other mixed media combinations. Coquille d’Oeuf, an old-world Vietnamese lacquer technique was a perfect example of diverse materials paired with craftsmanship. Hand placed eggshell fragments are individually arranged on a surface, then trapped in a layer of resin and lacquer. De La Vega Designs had elegant pieces on display highlighting this unique finish along with live demonstration. In addition, they had fantastic pieces from their More Wild Things collection blending disparate materials.
Olas Screen with eggshell mosaic part behind Giac Settee.
There were global perspectives from galleries and creatives showcasing layered views of international design and cross-cultural craftsmanship. Their creativity was highlighted the integration of diverse cultural viewpoints and styles teamed at times teamed with emerging talents. The fair has continued its role in introducing rising contemporary designers and providing early access to the voices shaping the future of the field.
Work by one of the newer talents Kyeok Kim: Surface of Memory 02, 2025, copper, ottchil (Korean natural lacquer), wood powder, fiberglass was a conversation starter by those stopping by for a closer look. In background Jean-Gabriel Neukomm’s Abditio Cabinet, 2025, textured steel and hand-silvered glass. Charles Burnand Gallery, London.
The fair also successfully reinforced the idea that collecting is not just a financial decision but a deeply personal and cultural statement-what is or isn’t art worth buying and collecting. That diversity fuels the industry as different tastes breeds different interpretations of art by a growing pool of artists. We all benefit from that.
Egeværk (Mette Bentzen, and Lasse Kristensen): Janus, 2025, smoked oak, silver leaf, LEDs. Hostler Burrows, Los Angeles/New York.
Overall, Salon Art + Design 2025 reinforced New York’s status as a global design hub, presenting an unforgettable edition that expertly balanced tradition, innovation, and artistic exploration.
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