Frieze Art Fair 2015
Frieze Art Fair is incredible this year, and I’d recommend it to anyone. That being said, the myriad number of unpronounceable galleries and labyrinth layout can be overwhelming, and might lead to some of the best work going unseen.
Photos by Nick JS Thompson
Frieze Art Fair is incredible this year, and I’d recommend it to anyone. That being said, the myriad number of unpronounceable galleries and labyrinth layout can be overwhelming, and might lead to some of the best work going unseen.
Below is a list of some of our favorite galleries, and some of their stand out artists.
Exceptional galleries
Frith Street Gallery
Cornelia Parker, Massimo Bartolini.
Cheim & Read
Louise Bourgeois, Jenny Holzer, Jack Pierson.
Georg Kargl Fine Arts
Raymond Pettibon, Carl Andre, Elizabeth Peyton.
Lisson Gallery
Ai Weiwei, Anish Kapoor.
Frieze Projects
Jeremy Herbert.
Vitamin Creative Space
Liu Han-Chih
Maureen Paley
Liam Gillick, Gillian Wearing, Kaye Donachie, Wolfgang Tillmans.
Simon Preston
Amie Siegel.
Galeria Fortes Vilaça
João Maria Gusmão & Pedro Paiva, Damián Ortega, Adriana Varejão.
Other notable mentions
Anthony Reynolds Gallery
Paul Graham.
Galerie Peter Kilchmann
Francis Alÿs.
Lehmann Maupin
Tracey Emin.
Galerija Gregor Podnar
Ariel Schlesinger.
Galerie Max Hetzler
Inge Mahn.
Victoria Miro
Conrad Shawcross.
Alison Jaques Gallery
Hannah Wilke.
Galerie Greta Meert
John Baldessari.
Mai 36 Galerie/ Victor Gisler
Thomas Ruff.
Herald St.
Matthew Darbyshire, Scott King.
Gagosian Gallery
Glenn Brown.
Marian Goodman Gallery
Anri Sala.
Galerie Gisela Capitain
Luke Fowler.
White Cube
Tracey Emin, Mona Hatoum, The Chapman Brothers, Andreas Gursky.
Sadie Coles
Sarah Lucas, Elizabeth Peyton.
No Jeff Koons in sight, but sadly still too much neon.
Frieze Talks 2015
This Frieze London edition broaches some of the most interesting and thought provoking topics, discussing interactions between art, politics, design and environment in 8 inspiring talks.
This Frieze London edition broaches some of the most interesting and thought provoking topics, discussing interactions between art, politics, design and environment in 8 inspiring talks.
Here are some of our must-visit highlights:
If you believe art has the ability to comprise political power you should definitely listen to installation and performance artist Tania Bruguera. Having dealt with detention from her own country, she takes the stage to talk about her politically motivated practice and her belief that if it is to be political, art must have consequences.
In an era where anyone can do anything, what happens when artists no longer have the financial tools to express their creativity? Justin Simons OBE, head of Culture at the Greater London Authority leads this discussion, addressing London’s redevelopment and rising costs of real estate and how it puts pressure on the city’s artists.
Fashion lovers will leave the art fair more than satisfied, having the opportunity to listen to renowned fashion designer and activist Vivienne Westwood about her changing relationship between art and her practice, addressing a.o.i. her commitment to environmental and social activism. As for rising talent, Frieze has selected Anicka Yi to talk about her ambition to make art a sensorial experience, going back and forward with Darian Leader, psychoanalyst and author of e.g. ‘Stealing the Mona Lisa’.
Other personalities providing contemporary art fans with food for thought are Fionna Banner, Emily King, Metahaven, Justin McGuirk, Viv Albertine, Gregor Muir and Adrian Searle.
5 London Art Fairs you can’t say no to
Have you ever heard of the phenomenon ‘the fear of missing out’? Well then you better get rid of all plans in your agenda and all excuses in the making, as these 5 London Art Fairs are too good to pass on.
When.. October 15-18th
Where.. Old Truman Brewery
Besides bringing 130 emerging talents to the stage and enlightening you with the next big thing in terms of art, the ‘other’ in ‘The Other Art Fair’ stands for more than you can possibly want from a creative event like this. Besides innovative creative workshops for the curious and intrepid amongst us, talks by art experts and past exhibitors, shows, films and installations, there will also be a surprise event that most likely will knock you off your feet.
When? December 4th-6th
Where? Bargehouse at Oxo Tower Wharf
If you are obsessed with graphic design, print and everything illustration based, The London Illustration Fair, which has earned the title of the only London based event dedicated to illustration, will feel like utopia to you. Bringing buyers and artists together in one creative environment, the fair has both an eclectic audience as well as a massive assortment of cutting-edge artworks.
When.. October 14-17th
Where.. The south end of Regent’s Park
With 160 galleries from over 25 countries in the world, it is safe to say Frieze London is the most impressive contemporary art fair in London. Celebrating its 13th anniversary, the fair goes big, presenting contributions by artists such as Asad Raza, Jeremy Herbert, Lutz Bacher and winner of the Frieze Artist Award 2015 Rachel Rose. Organising inspiring talks, interactive installations, underground chambers and the return of the beautiful Sculpture Park, Frieze London is a feast for the senses.
When.. November 8th
Where.. Bloomsbury Holliday Inn
This boutique-style photography fair will astonish you with vintage masterpieces, unusual findings, and an abundance of specialist knowledge. Whether you are there to absorb the nostalgic atmosphere or to browse for photos that complete your collection, London Photography Fair will leave a mark on your memory.
Image via www.widewalls.ch
When.. October 15-18th
Where.. Old Truman Brewery
Celebrating urban culture within contemporary art, Moniker Art Fair brings something unique to the scene and foundations of a matchless experience. Voicing a new generation of street artists and introducing Bitcoin to art fans, it challenges the status quo.