VOLTA New York 2020 this year felt like it was geared towards the taste and sensibilities of Upper East Side and Jersey collectors. Its overall vibe was one of settled, comfortable respectability.

The press preview for this year’s Volta art fair happened to be held at the same time as both the Armory Show preview and a major winter storm (the question of which was worse is open for debate).

Wandering the aisles at VOLTA NY can be compared to browsing the racks at your local upmarket thrift shop: every now and then an Armani jacket catches your eye among the Merona sweaters. This year’s edition was no different.