A Quiet Resilience, Curated by TINT Gallery
Presented by San Francisco Art Dealers Association (SFADA)
The San Francisco Art Dealers Association (SFADA) is proud to present a dynamic group exhibition A Quiet Resilience at the 2026 San Francisco Art Fair. Curated by Michelle Edelman of TINT Gallery, the presentation explores how artwork can be resilient without overtly depicting it in the subject matter or the works. It asks, what does resilience looks like behind the scenes?
A Quiet Resilience:
Resilience takes shape in many forms. In artwork, it can show up explicitly in the subject matter. But there are also less obvious ways in which artwork can be resilient. Rather than visually depicting resilience, the exhibited artworks either embody it materially, imply it thematically, or even more subtly, demonstrate it through artistic achievement. The SFADA booth brings together works made from materials commonly perceived as delicate or temporary—such as paper, fibers, feathers, and other organic matter—whose endurance is often underestimated and easily overlooked. Structure, accumulation, adaptability, and care allow these works to persist over time. These works challenge our assumptions of fragility through materials that quietly endure, physically encapsulating what it means to be resilient.
Founded in 1972, the San Francisco Art Dealers Association (SFADA) is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of connoisseurship, scholarship, and ethical practice in the visual arts. Representing a diverse network of galleries and art professionals, SFADA fosters engagement with contemporary and historical art through exhibitions, educational programs, and advocacy.
Henar Iglesias, Confubius, 2019, Partridge feathers fixed on paper with wax, on wood panel, 19.3 x 36.2 x 1.5 inches