The Art Fair

In this poignant and often humorous novel, acclaimed author David Lipsky explores the highs and lows of the New York art world through the story of Joan Freeley, a once-celebrated artist who faces a dramatic fall from grace following a brutal divorce. As her teenage son, Richard, moves into her SoHo apartment and attempts to restore her former brilliance, he grapples with the complexities of their relationship and the superficiality of artistic success. As Joan struggles with her identity and relevance, both mother and son confront the fraught line between ambition and disappointment.