It focuses on independent visual artists, without any exclusive NYC gallery representation.
[1][2][3] The purpose of the fair is to bring together artists and curators, collectors and art critics without any long term mediator.
The name comes from Clio or Kleio, one of the nine muses in Greek mythology, representing history.
Etymologically derived from the Greek root κλέω/κλείω: “to celebrate,” or “to make famous.”[5] [6] During its inaugural year, it displayed 33 artists representing 16 countries.
In 2018, the fair moved to 335 west 35th street, New York, NY [8] allowing it to expand both its exhibitor base and floor space.