London‘s Frieze Art Fair Draws Millionaires and Masterpieces as Market Remains Robust
London – The annual Frieze Art fair and its companion,Frieze masters,opened this week in Regent’s Park,showcasing a dizzying array of contemporary and ancient art and attracting a global clientele of collectors and enthusiasts. The fairs, running until October 19th, offer a snapshot of the art market’s continued strength, with prices ranging from accessible works on paper to multi-million dollar sculptures and paintings.
Frieze, known for its cutting-edge contemporary art, featured standout works including a bust by Huma Bhabha – described as exhibiting ”grim, apocalyptic grossness” – and portraits by Celia Paul at Victoria Miro.Elsewhere, John Baldessari’s large-scale work at Sprüth Magers and the “super gruesome, cartoony” drawings by Peter Saul at Michael Werner drew attention, alongside pieces by Turner Prize nominee Nnena Kalu. Frieze Masters, focusing on art created before 2000, presented a more refined selection, including ancient Roman artifacts, works by Marc Chagall and yves Klein, and Dutch flower paintings.
The fairs exemplify the art world’s complex dynamic – a blend of high finance, aesthetic pursuit, and cultural meaning. Despite being “hectic, overwhelming, filled with way too much art and way too many rich people,” the event remains a key barometer for the art market and a platform for both established and emerging artists. The fairs are located at Regent’s Park, London.
