Frieze Art Fair

Frieze Art Fair is a leading international contemporary art fair that takes place annually in several cities around the world, including London, New York, and Los Angeles. Founded in 2003 in London’s Regent’s Park, Frieze has expanded globally, becoming one of the art world’s most prestigious events. It attracts a wide audience of collectors, artists, curators, and art enthusiasts eager to experience the latest developments in contemporary art.
Frieze London, the original fair, typically occurs in October and is known for showcasing work by thousands of artists from leading galleries worldwide. The fair is divided into sections, with the main gallery area featuring established galleries, and sections like “Focus” for younger galleries and “Live” for performance-based works. Frieze London also includes Frieze Masters, held concurrently, which offers a contemporary lens on historical art, featuring over 6,000 years of art history from top international galleries.
Frieze New York, launched in 2012 on Randall’s Island, has become a significant event on the American art calendar. It takes place in May and mirrors the London fair’s format, with a focus on contemporary art and living artists. The fair’s layout, designed to offer immersive experiences with art, includes sections dedicated to solo shows, emerging galleries, and thematic group exhibitions curated by leading figures in the art world.
Frieze Los Angeles debuted in 2019 at Paramount Pictures Studios, further expanding the fair’s geographic and cultural reach. This edition of the fair emphasizes the unique identity of the Los Angeles art scene, blending international art with a strong local perspective. Frieze Los Angeles includes a program of film and talks, alongside art presentations, highlighting the city’s role as a global center for entertainment and media.
Across all locations, Frieze Art Fair is celebrated not just for the art on sale but as a cultural event, featuring a diverse program of talks, installations, and commissioned projects that engage with contemporary issues and ideas. The fairs provide a vital platform for networking within the art world, fostering dialogues between artists, galleries, collectors, and the public, and offering insights into the latest trends and movements in contemporary art.
Frieze’s commitment to accessibility and education is evident through its efforts to reach broader audiences, including school programs and public art projects that extend beyond the fair’s physical space. The fairs have become key moments in the annual art calendar, contributing significantly to the cultural and economic life of their host cities.