Phoenix Ancient Art Bringing the Pantheon to the Armory for TEFAF New York Fall 2016

Teaming up with the Dutch expert stand-builder Stabilo, Phoenix Ancient Art will be presenting its exquisite collection of antiquities at the TEFAF New York Fall 2016 show within a re-creation of the great Pantheon of Rome.

Phoenix's Display Booth Design Brings to Mind the Roman Pantheon

The unique Phoenix Pantheon booth will be appearing at the Park Avenue Armory for the TEFAF show from October 22-26, and will include a vaulted dome ceiling and a central oculus which will light up the space. Phoenix’s Pantheon is not only meant to display the great art which the antiquities dealer is showcasing, but to bring to mind Hadrian, the great Roman Emperor, who was noted not only as emperor, but also as a patron of the arts and as an architect in his own right.

Co-founder of Phoenix Ancient Art Hicham Aboutaam explained his own admiration and fascination with the Pantheon.

“I never miss an opportunity to visit and experience the Pantheon whenever I am in Rome,” he said.

“The inspiration of this domed temple, a unique masterwork of architecture, lies not only in its perfect form and unparalleled preservation, but also in the embodiment of the spirit of the Classical world seen in all of its ancient glory -- all the more remarkable as it is still visible in our own time.”

Phoenix is creating their booth version of the Pantheon as the perfect display case for the ancient artwork from their collection which were inspired by the Pantheon in Rome.

Hadrian was an admirer of Greek culture, which the Roman Empire engulfed and incorporated into its own culture approximately 2,000 plus years ago. His favorite artwork was Roman pieces which were inspired by the great Greek works of the Classical Period. Hadrian’s tastes influenced a style which came to be known later as Hadrianic Classicism.