Tefaf uniquely utilizes the Park Avenue Armory's period rooms to showcase art in a way that emphasizes dialogue between historical architecture and contemporary pieces. First-time exhibitors like David Aaron present ancient artefacts, such as a third-century BC Horus falcon, while David Gill showcases Zaha Hadid's innovative furniture designs. Hostler Burrows utilizes the space's dramatic features, moving away from conventional white walls, to create immersive exhibitions that highlight their Scandinavian aesthetic against the Armory's eclectic backdrop, proving that the space's history can complement modern art.
No white walls. In the past we've always tried to engage with the historical space and create a setting where the furniture and works interact with the period details of the room.
Hollow cast in bronze, it likely served as a votive offering or even a coffin for a mummified falcon.
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