October 15, 2021
Photo by Deniz Guzel. Courtesy of Deniz GuzelFrieze
Britain's prestigious annual art fair, Frieze London, reopened on October 13, for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced it online. Staged in giant tents in Regent's Park, as well as across the 410-acre (170-hectare) green space, the event showcases both contemporary art and earlier works, including Old Masters. The organisers cancelled the physical event last year because of the challenges thrown up by the pandemic, instead creating a platform for commercial galleries to show art online. This year, with the art market returning to physical shows, more than 150 galleries are involved, but visitors have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.
Photo by Linda Nylind. Courtesy of Linda NylindFrieze.
"Everyone
is just so excited and happy," said Nathan Clements-Gillespie, artistic
director at Frieze Masters. "It's been nice seeing all these friendly
faces, seeing the exhibitors back in the tent. "Everything about the last
few years has been challenging," he added, noting that enthusiasts had
adapted "but equally people want to see and experience art in
person".
Photo by Linda Nylind. Courtesy of Linda NylindFrieze.
As
always, Frieze London is not confined to the fair itself. Off-schedule events
and exhibitions are set to take place across the city, showcasing a range of
other artists at various galleries. A stand-out this year is the Antwaun
Sargent-curated “Social Works II” at Gagosian’s Grosvenor Hill location,
featuring works from Tyler Mitchell and Grace Wales Bonner among others.
Elsewhere, White Cube is showing Theaster Gates’ “Oh, the Wind, Oh the Wind” to
coincide with other exhibitions by the artist at Whitechapel and the Victoria
& Albert, while Stephen Friedman Gallery is showing works by Marina Adams.
Additionally, MatchesFashion is hosting a series of events at its 5 Carlos
Place location, beginning with a conversation between Turner Prize co-winner
Alberta Whittle and Nicky Wilson, director of Jupiter Arland.
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