Frieze London was founded in 2003 by Amanda Sharp and Matthew Slotover. The fair is one of the world’s most influential contemporary art fairs, focusing only on contemporary art and living artists, and takes place each October in The Regent’s Park, in the heart of London.
Established in 2003 against the stunning backdrop of London’s Regent’s Park, this spectacular event is the brainchild of the visionary creators of Frieze magazine. As the years have passed, this fair has grown into a global phenomenon, reaching across four major cities and firmly establishing its dominance in the realm of art fairs.
At its core, the iconic Frieze Art Fair, affectionately known as Frieze London, remains the cornerstone of this grand showcase. The fair’s portfolio has expanded to encompass distinctive editions, including Frieze Masters (2012) in London – a homage to art originating before the year 2000. The influence of Frieze now stretches to the heart of New York with Frieze New York (2012), the captivating allure of Los Angeles with Frieze Los Angeles (2019), and the cultural melting pot of Seoul with Frieze Seoul (2022).
2023 marked a momentous milestone as Frieze Art Fair expanded its horizons through the acquisition of The Armory Show in New York and EXPO Chicago, reaffirming its status as a true titan in the world of art. It is noteworthy that in 2016, the esteemed American holding company Endeavor secured a majority stake in Frieze, propelling the fair into a new era of boundless artistic excellence.
Discover the pinnacle of contemporary artistry at Frieze Art Fair. Join us to redefine the exploration of art and to revel in creativity that knows no boundaries.”
16 September 2020 • Mark Westall
Frieze London and Frieze Masters revealed the full line up of participating galleries for the second edition of Frieze Viewing Room. Taking place October 9th – 16th,
20 August 2020 • Mark Westall
Frieze today revealed their plans for the upcoming edition of Frieze Viewing Room and Frieze Week in London in October. Galleries, artists, collectors, museums, institutions, audiences and partners will have the opportunity to connect through an innovative combination of online and offline programming.
4 June 2020 • Mark Westall
A commission, memorialising Reading Gaol’s most famous inmate, Oscar Wilde is the first recipient of the CAS Rapid Response Fund following a crowdfunding campaign that has raised total donations to over £200,000.
4 October 2019 • Mark Westall
At the Arto LIFEWTR® Lounge (just along from the reading room), in addition to the much-needed phone chargers and complimentary water from Arto LIFEWTR take a moment and preview of the new upcoming design series, Unconventional Canvas, from Arto LIFEWTR
4 October 2019 • Mark Westall
Seven Artists to see at Frieze London 2019.
3 October 2019 • Mark Westall
Massimo Agostinelli Deposits Blocks of Ice at Frieze London in Latest Intervention, Freeze
3 October 2019 • Paul Carey-Kent
Frieze London 2019 – the more contemporary half of the fair – seemed in good health this year. Here are seven works that interested me.
30 September 2019 • Mark Westall
A quick round-up of the fairs to visit this week, we think you can probably do them all in one day if you start early enough.
29 September 2019 • Mark Westall
Looking into forces and instructions present across time that dictate how we move and what we feel, the fair’s program for time-based works is again curated by Diana Campbell Betancourt (Samdani Art Foundation, Dhaka/Dhaka Art Summit).
1 October 2018 • Mark Westall
kamel mennour are presenting three exhibitions by Tatiana Trouvé at its galleries in London and Paris, and at its Frieze London booth with new works specially conceived for each location.
27 September 2018 • Mark Westall
Live, Frieze London’s platform for performance will feature nine artworks throughout the fair and is curated by Diana Campbell Betancourt (Samdani Art Foundation/Dhaka Art Summit).
25 September 2018 • Mark Westall
Camden Arts Centre is pleased to announce a new partnership with Frieze London for 2018. The Camden Arts Centre Emerging Artist Prize is a major new prize offering an emerging artist the opportunity to realise an exhibition at the Centre.
25 September 2018 • Mark Westall
DRAF presents its 11th annual Evening of Performances an exciting programme of live works that range across performance art, spoken word, dance, comedy and music.
11 October 2017 • Paul Carey-Kent
There’s always plenty of interesting stuff at Frieze London and Frieze Masters, whether or not you like it as art. Here are four unusual works which I did also rate highly as art.
6 October 2017 • Mark Westall
Allied Editions is a unique artist’s editions collective organised by Camden Arts Centre, Chisenhale Gallery, Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), South London Gallery, Studio Voltaire, Serpentine Galleries and Whitechapel Gallery.
5 October 2017 • Mark Westall
Frieze is enormous, amazing and sometimes overwhelming. It’s so full of visual treats that sometimes it helps to have a starting point, so we’ve picked a few galleries that caught our eye and listed them in no particular order.
3 August 2017 • Mark Westall
Sex-Work is a new section for Frieze London 2017, curated by Alison Gingeras, exploring feminist art and radical politics
11 January 2017 • Mark Westall
I know , I know it’s really late but I’m busy it’s not easy being the Editor of one of the most interesting art platforms in London anyway I’ve made a resolution to take things a bit slower this year to stop and think , contemplate, learn and stuff … highlights below
10 October 2016 • Staff
As Frieze come’s to an end FAD’s coolest curator, advisor and collector selects 11 of his most exciting artists at Frieze London that everyone should start collecting.
6 October 2016 • Mark Westall
The most interesting stands at Frieze London 2016
2 October 2016 • Mark Westall
Working across digital media, video and sculpture, Yuri Pattison’s winning proposal explores ‘trending’ data and systems of interpretation or control.
29 September 2016 • Mark Westall
Daata Editions will be launching new artworks online and at Frieze London in the Reading Room
26 September 2016 • Mark Westall
On Sunday ‘Frieze Talks’ close with a keynote presentation by the legendary ‘Upsetter’ himself—Jamaican dub musician and producer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry.
12 September 2016 • Staff
The Art Fair season begins this week with START art fair and runs till late October taking in London, Paris and now New York. Below is FAD’s guide to the 9 art fairs to visit.
