Katelijne de Backer

Art Miami LLC announces the appointment of Katelijne De Backer as Director for Art Miami New York, debuting on May 14, 2015 during Frieze Week in New York City. De Backer previously served as the Director for The Armory Show at Pier 94 for 12 years, the same location where Art Miami New York will take place this year. De Backer's experience includes her position as Director of Exhibitor Relations for SCOPE fairs, also as Managing Director for contemporary art gallery Lehmann Maupin, where she oversaw several teams with locations in New York's Chelsea and the Lower East Side, as well as in Hong Kong. "I am honored and excited to join the Art Miami New York team. I look forward to building on this rich tradition as we move ahead with a new edition in New York City. To be back at Pier 94, where I have worked for so many years on The Armory Show, it feels only natural and is a welcome déjà vu!" adds De Backer. Art Miami New York will cater to both seasoned and new art collectors commencing with VIP Preview on Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17, 2015. For more information, visit www.artmiaminewyork.com.