Despite the commercial noise, a handful of galleries delivered powerful presentations that proved meaningful art can still cut through the fair’s gloss.
From barn-side group shows to forest installations and long-awaited museum retrospectives, these ten shows make the journey north a must for city-dwellers chasing fresh air and sharper cultural programming.
Several collectors told us they were waiting to see what Independent had to offer before locking in buys, but an encouraging dynamism pervaded both fairs.