Talk: Art, Crafts & Material Culture | FOCUS Art Fair 2026 New York
Fri, May 22
|Chelsea Industrial
This event explores the renewed significance of craft, materials, and making within contemporary art. Bringing together voices from galleries, collecting, and cultural leadership, the talk reflects on how material practices shape artistic value and cultural identity.
Time & Location
May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Chelsea Industrial, 550 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
About the event
Art, Crafts & Material Culture
Art, Crafts & Material Culture explores the renewed significance of craft, materials, and making within contemporary art. Bringing together voices from galleries, collecting, and cultural leadership, the talk reflects on how material practices shape artistic value, cultural identity, and the evolving relationship between tradition and innovation today.
Heather Hubbs: Executive Director, New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA)
Lydia Duanmu: Founder of LDM Art Global
Linda H. Zhang: Investor and Art Collector
Taye Yun: VP of TEO Nomad