SOFA NEW YORK 2005
The 8th Annual International Art Exposition Celebrates
Fine Craftsmanship From Around The World


TEXT Heather L. Schreckengast

SOFA D15-2A “Bilbao,” 2003, by Lino Tagliapietra. Photography by Russell Johnson. Heller Gallery, New York, NY.
   
SOFA D15-2B Silver, gold and enamel necklace by Ralph Bakker, 2004. Photography by Ralph Bakker. Charon Kransen Arts, New York, NY.
   
SOFA D15-2C An “Untitled” piece by Jin-Sook So, 2004, made of steel mesh with painted silver and gold-leaf accents. Browngrotta Arts, Wilton, CT.
   
SOFA D15-2D “Australian Landscape #4,” 2004, by Marvin Lipofsky. Photography by M. Lee Fatherree. Holsten Galleries, Stockbridge, MA.
   
SOFA D15-2E “Bench with Back,” 1976, by George Nakashima. Moderne Gallery, Philadelphia, PA.
   
SOFA D15-2F “Ricordo delle vetrate di Parigi Vase,” 2004, by Yoichi Ohira. Photography by F. Ferruzzi. Barry Friedman Ltd., New York, NY.
   

Bridging the gap between decorative and fine arts is SOFA New York. This esteemed art show assembles more than 50 top international galleries and dealers whose works reflect the broad range of aesthetics, cultures and traditions of today. Held at the Seventh Regiment Armory, SOFA New York takes place June 2-5, 2005. The original SOFA show, located in Chicago, will be held at the Navy Pier Oct. 28-30, 2005. To find out more, visit www.sofaexpo.com.