Post-Fair, a new art fair in Santa Monica, prioritizes economic considerations in showcasing art. Founded by Chris Sharp, it offers a platform for 26 galleries to feature solo exhibitions for a flat fee of $6,000, encouraging experimentation in art presentation. The venue's open, historic setting allows for low production costs, fostering a collegial atmosphere among exhibitors. Despite initial slow sales, galleries have appreciated audience quality, drawing interest from major museum curators and art personalities, suggesting that the fair excels in creating connections amidst a competitive art landscape.
"Economy of presentation, financial economy and economy of production" are the core commitments of Post-Fair, aimed at fostering responsibility and affordability in the contemporary art market.
Chris Sharp emphasizes the fair's intent to create a "collegial" environment to encourage risk-taking and experimentation, which he believes is lacking in existing art fairs.
Despite slow sales on the first day, both exhibitors and visitors expressed enthusiasm about the fair's atmosphere and the potential for fostering new art connections.
The venue, a retrofitted Art Deco post office, aids in keeping costs low while providing an elegant aesthetic for showcasing emerging and underrecognized artists.
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