FAIR GUIDE

Noble Signs will dress the bar onsite at the Fair for our Spring edition bringing taters from the vast collection of signs preserved at the The New York Sign Museum. This installation promises to transport us back to times-gone-by capturing the essence of signwriting and sign construction onsite for all visitors to immerse themselves in.

The New York Sign Museum preserves and studies New York City’s signage and visual culture, treating it as a shared public resource. The entire museum’s collection tells a story about New York City’s distinct visual vernacular, bringing to light the issues facing our city and changing the look of our neighborhoods. We envision a city where the signage of our neighborhoods is recognized as a shared cultural inheritance and protected as part of New York City’s living history. The project was created by Noble Signs, a design and build studio in East New York focused on keeping classic signage techniques from New York City alive.

Stefanie Haining’s sculptural practice centers on the objects we keep close—souvenirs, toys, vessels, and everyday keepsakes that carry memory, attachment, and emotional weight. Working in ceramic, she handbuilds forms that feel familiar, playful, and at times gently humorous, while exploring how these objects shape identity, personal mythology, and a sense of self.

Inspired by her series of ceramic souvenir snow globes, a section of the booth is transformed into  The Souvenir Shop—an interactive extension of her work. Visitors are invited to reflect on a personal memory, meaningful object, or formative moment and draw it onto a die-cut snow globe card.

Each drawing is added to the shop wall, gradually forming a collective installation of memory-filled snow globes. Over the course of the fair, the space evolves into a growing portrait of shared nostalgia and lived experience, connecting individual stories through a common visual language.

Haining’s ceramic sculptures are displayed alongside the installation, creating a dialogue between the artist’s interpretations of memory and those contributed by visitors.

At the close of the fair, one submitted drawing will be selected at random and transformed into a one-of-a-kind ceramic snow globe by the artist, gifted to the participant whose memory inspired it.

Think you’ve seen it all, think again. In this uniquely, nostalgic throwback artwork, Millennial Mandala combines sprite graphics from classic video games with clips uploaded by popular streamers, assembled in the form of a mandala.

Mandalas are devotional objects present in Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Shinto traditions that present sacred figures in a geometric hierarchy to focus meditation. Millennial Mandala similarly provokes introspection through reminiscence, particularly for Millennial and Gen-X viewers who grew up alongside the video game industry. The colorful, dynamic action of the game characters is in contrast to the professional gamers’ stoic expressions and “idle” animations, relating to the sometimes koan-like nature of streaming as a form of entertainment: solitary observation of a solitary player, conducted one-way, from a distance, and largely in silence.

Step into the world of Hannah Cooper. A memory reimagined, a time to reflect, this interactive feature pairs ceramics with water to form a handcrafted fountain sculpture. Entering the space, attendees will have the chance to make a wish on a coin and throw it into the fountain—to take a moment to pause and consider themselves, their body, feelings, and desires, and to put that out into the universe.

Hannah’s work will also be for sale across the weekend.

Bringing Nostalgia Core front and centre, Marge Rendell, New York City- based artist presents Stars & Dots Fall (Niagara Falls) a piece exploring dots, symbols, and impermanence. She works in painting and an object-based practice, experimenting with CMYK dot patterns and epoxy-encased saltine crackers to examine how small, fragile units can convey complex meaning.

Thursday 16th April: Danielle Brissett

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, DaniBKnowing’s extensive knowledge and deep love for music has been channeled through numerous avenues, landing on DJing. Growing up, she was surrounded by an array of rich cultures that have been key in molding her sound.  In steadily building her name on the NYC scene, the New York Times and Hypebae featured DJ intends to create experiences that will spark movement in the mind, body and soul. 

Friday 17th April: J. Hamilton

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Former Official DJ & Music Director for the Sacramento Kings, performing for 17,000+ fans at Golden 1 Center, J. Hamilton has played 1,000+ events across the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and Europe, including Ultra, Coachella, Elsewhere, and Marquee. He is co-founder of the Mission ToTheMoon party series and Department of Sound, a nonprofit supporting youth mental health through music, and has collaborated with brands including LVMH, Ferrari, Red Bull, the NBA, and New York Fashion Week.

His sets blend globally inspired rhythms—from the Middle East to South Africa to Brazil—into a seamless, intentional experience. With a sound that feels like rooftop warmth meets gallery sophistication, J. Hamilton creates an atmosphere that complements the art, leaving audiences feeling connected, inspired, and open.

Saturday 18th April: John P. Dessereau

4.00 PM – 7.00 PM

DJ Johnsville will bring the same creative energy he channels into his visual art onto the decks, curating a DJ set that mirrors the fair’s dynamic spirit. With over 20 years of DJing at New York’s most iconic venues and global events, Johnsville blends remixed classics, modern grooves, and unexpected cuts into sets that feel both timeless and fresh. For Saturday afternoon programming, attendees can expect a soundtrack that elevates the atmosphere—smooth, edgy, and culturally rooted—designed to spark connection, movement, and inspiration. As both an exhibiting artist and special guest DJ, Johnsville bridges visual and auditory worlds, offering attendees a fully immersive encounter with his creative practice.