Spring/Break Art Fair Opened at Former CBS Headquarters
The New York City art fair features 120 exhibitors at 555 West 57th Street.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Fine Art
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The Spring/Break art fair launched its latest exhibition on September 23, 2026, occupying the former CBS News headquarters in New York City. The event showcases works from approximately 120 exhibitors.
Why it matters
The fair features an installation called The People's Newsroom, which was established to provide a space for uncensored perspectives on current events. This project serves as a direct response to restricted press access at the White House.
The fair hosts 120 individual exhibitors within the space at 555 West 57th Street. The event opened for previews on September 23, 2026.
The players
Celine Semaan
She is an activist and the founder of the nonprofit organization Slow Factory.
Slow Factory
This nonprofit organization partners with artists to address social and environmental issues.
The details
Visitors to The People's Newsroom installation can step behind a press conference podium and press a button to record comments on current events. These segments are captured on-site by the nonprofit partner Slow Factory for future analysis and social media broadcast.
Timeline
The Slow Factory was founded by Celine Semaan in 2012.
The Spring/Break art fair opened for previews on September 23, 2026.
Final operations at 555 West 57th Street are scheduled for the weekend of September 26-27, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This installation follows the pattern of interactive civic spaces established by the 2022 MoMA PS1 Slow Factory pop-up lab. By utilizing non-traditional art venues like the former CBS News building, the fair reflects a broader movement to integrate political dialogue into the fine art market.
Attendees can participate directly in the art installation by recording their own commentary for potential future broadcast. The event is open to the public at its West 57th Street location until the conclusion of its run on the weekend of September 26-27, 2026.
The takeaway
The People's Newsroom creates a unique intersection between interactive art and modern digital journalism. Visitors interested in the project should note that all recorded content may be distributed across various social media channels.
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