With over 250 activities, NYCxDesign takes over galleries, showrooms, and cultural spaces in Manhattan traduzido por: OPENROUTER
Submitted at May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM
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New York once again becomes one of the main centers of international design with the arrival of another edition of NYCxDesign, held between May 14 and 20. During the week, Manhattan hosts exhibitions, installations, launches and creative gatherings spread across galleries, showrooms, museums and cultural spaces throughout the city.
NYCxDesign 2025 (Jenna Bascom/ ICFF/Divulgação)
The program brings together more than 250 activities and is expected to attract around 163,000 visitors, including designers, artists, brands and professionals from the creative industry. This year's edition also marks the last time ICFF takes place in May before its move to November in 2027, while the traditional TEFAF New York runs simultaneously at the Park Avenue Armory.
NYCxDesign 2025 (Divulgação/Divulgação)
With the theme "Design Connects", this edition reinforces precisely this idea of meeting between cultures, territories and creative languages. In addition to the local audience, one third of the participants come from other cities and countries, consolidating the event as one of the main international gatherings in the sector.
In addition to the calendar dedicated to design, New York also hosts one of the main contemporary art fairs in North America during the same period. Frieze New York occupies The Shed with important international galleries, including names such as Gagosian, David Zwirner and Hauser & Wirth.
The fair brings together works by contemporary artists, installations and pieces aimed at collecting, functioning as a complement to the NYCxDesign program for those who follow art, architecture and interiors.
When: May 13 to 17, 2026
Where: The Shed — 545 West 30th Street, New York
TEFAF New York occupies the Park Avenue Armory with a selection focused on fine arts, antiques and collectible design. The fair brings together international galleries and historical pieces signed by important names from 20th-century design, in addition to featured contemporary productions.
Among the expected highlights are creations by Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Paulin, as well as contemporary designers such as Faye Toogood, Harry Nuriev and Misha Kahn.
When: May 15 to 19, 2026
Where: Park Avenue Armory — 643 Park Ave, New York
Focused on independent and emerging design, Afternoon Light returns to Lower Manhattan for its second edition. The show has quickly established itself as one of the most interesting meeting points of New York's design week.
The event brings together established brands and new creators in a program focused on furniture, lighting and contemporary objects. Among the confirmed participants are USM, Carl Hansen & Søn, Matthew McCormick and Mary Ratcliffe Studio.
When: May 16 to 19, 2026
Where: WSA — 161 Water Street, New York
The cultural institution Villa Albertine presents a group exhibition linked to the Oui Design! festival, an initiative dedicated to French design within the creative context of New York. The show will be held in a renovated penthouse in the American Thread building, in Tribeca.
Curated by Crina Arghirescu-Rogard and Aurore Vullierme, the exhibition proposes a connection between design, art and spatial experimentation in a more intimate experience within the NYCxDesign program.
When: May 16 to 20, 2026
Where: American Thread Building, Tribeca
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair remains one of the main pillars of NYCxDesign. Every year, the fair brings together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of professionals linked to architecture, interior design and the contemporary furniture industry.
In addition to launches from American and international brands, the program includes lectures, conferences and meetings with industry professionals.
When: May 17 to 19, 2026
Where: Javits Center — 429 11th Ave, New York
The Wanted section occupies an exclusive area within ICFF dedicated to the new generation of design. The space brings together students, young studios and independent creators who present experimental research and new approaches to furniture and objects.
Among the participants is Unform Studio, from Pennsylvania, which will present the Penna collection, composed of chairs inspired by traditional American craftsmanship techniques.
When: May 17 to 19, 2026
Where: Javits Center — 429 11th Ave, New York
Near the end of the program, the 11th edition of the NYCxDESIGN Awards takes place, an awards ceremony that recognizes creative projects, products, and initiatives from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
The event celebrates different areas of contemporary design, including architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting and innovation, establishing itself as one of the most anticipated moments of the festival's official program.
When: May 18, 2026
Where: Javits Center — 429 11th Ave, New York
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