Prints in the Spotlight as New York’s Art Crowd Gathers and Grows

Four days, nearly 15,000 visitors, and a bustling Javits Center—this year’s IFPDA Print Fair didn’t just break attendance records, it redefined what a print fair can be. Once seen as a niche for specialists, printmaking drew crowds of seasoned collectors, museum curators, and curious newcomers alike, all eager to explore works from over 90 exhibitors representing more than seven countries. Sales soared, with pieces by celebrated names like Julie Mehretu and Ed Ruscha sharing space with emerging talents. Prints found new homes in both private collections and major museums, underscoring the medium’s growing appeal. The RISD Museum even took home the Richard Hamilton Acquisition Prize, a $10,000 boost for its print collection. Far from being a quiet corner of the art world, printmaking proved itself a dynamic force—intimate in scale, yet universal in reach. As the fair prepares to return to the Park Avenue Armory, it’s clear: prints are having their moment in the limelight. #Printmaking #ArtFairs #ContemporaryArt #Culture