The Frieze art fair that normally takes place in October in large white tents, has been cancelled due to Covid-19. Frieze decided to move the main part of their fair online. In their online viewing room you can virtually explore the highlights of the galleries and their artists on view as well as artist projects, performances and installations.
This year's edition of Frieze Art Fair London presents a fascinating selection of contemporary art both online and offline alongside a diverse accompanying program. The art Fair that usually takes place at the Regent park. This year sculptures will be shown there instead. Frieze is offering a digital version of the artfair this year
Major Galleries around the world are participating at the Frieze London and Frieze Masters edition of the virtual fair. From the 9-16 October 2020, 250 leading galleries are launched on one platform, in their online viewing room.
Take this opportunity and explore the art world digitally. Discover who the worlds leading galleries are, and enjoy the art presented by this years Frieze art fair on their online viewing room.
Frieze is the world's leading platform for modern and contemporary art for scholars, connoisseurs, collectors and the general public alike. Frieze comprises three magazines-frieze, Frieze Masters Magazine and Frieze Week- and four international art fairs-Frieze London, Frieze Masters, Frieze New York and Frieze Los Angeles.
Frieze Spotlight | Gavlak | Viola Frey | Untitled, 1986 | Pastel on Paper, 30x40inch VF0003
Frieze was founded in 1991 by Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp, with the launch of frieze magazine, the leading international magazine of contemporary art and culture. In 2003, Sharp and Slotover launched Frieze London art fair, which takes place each October in The Regent's Park, London in white tents.
In 2012, they launched Frieze New York, which occurs each May in Randall's Island Park, and Frieze Masters, which coincides with Frieze London in October and is dedicated to art from ancient to modern. In 2018, Frieze announced the launch of Frieze Los Angeles, which opened February 14-17, 2019 at Paramount Pictures Studios, Los Angeles.
The Deutsche Bank is the Global Lead Partner of Frieze. It has supported the fair since 2004, helping it expand to New York and Los Angeles,broaden its scope to include Frieze Masters in London and now venture online with Frieze Viewing Room.
With its extensive collection of works on paper and photography, Deutsche Bank has supported the work of cutting-edge international artists and their galleries for 40 years - distinguishing itself as a global leader in corporate art programmes.
Launched on the 5th October, Frieze Week features 128 galleries, museums, partners and initiatives, including Frieze Talks, LIVE and Frieze Sculpture. Frieze Viewing Room will present over 250 leading galleries on a newly enhanced digital platform to reach a global audience online.
Global lead partner Deutsche Bank supports Frieze Fairs for the 17th consecutive year, continuing a shared commitment to artistic excellence.'We are looking forward to launching a Frieze Week like no other this year - with so many great galleries participating, both online via Frieze Viewing Room and in person via extraordinary exhibitions across London.
Expectations are that this years Frieze will achieve the widest reach ever, as people all over the world discover and buy art on our digital platform, alongside a moment that truly celebrates London and its vital community of galleries, institutions and artists. I salute the entire Frieze team for their innovation and hard work, and all of our galleries and partners for their spirit of collaboration.'Victoria Siddall - Global Director, Frieze Fairs.
Launched on the 5th October, Frieze Week features 128 galleries, museums, partners and initiatives, including Frieze Talks, LIVE and Frieze Sculpture. Frieze Viewing Room will present over 250 leading galleries on a newly enhanced digital platform to reach a global audience online.
Global lead partner Deutsche Bank supports Frieze Fairs for the 17th consecutive year, continuing a shared commitment to artistic excellence.'We are looking forward to launching a Frieze Week like no other this year - with so many great galleries participating, both online via Frieze Viewing Room and in person via extraordinary exhibitions across London.
Expectations are that this years Frieze will achieve the widest reach ever, as people all over the world discover and buy art on our digital platform, alongside a moment that truly celebrates London and its vital community of galleries, institutions and artists. I salute the entire Frieze team for their innovation and hard work, and all of our galleries and partners for their spirit of collaboration.'Victoria Siddall - Global Director, Frieze Fairs.
For Frieze London 2020, its dedicated presentation on Frieze Viewing Room, 'Taking a Stand: Art & Society', will feature artists from the bank's collection who use their creative platform for activism in support of different causes.
Featuring over 250 galleries from across the globe, the second edition of Frieze Viewing Room brings together art from ancient civilizations through to the contemporary moment. Galleries presenting solo artist shows and curated exhibitions at Frieze London include
Frieze's celebrated public art programme returns to The Regent's Park from 5 - 18 October.
Curated by Clare Lilley (Director of Programme, Yorkshire Sculpture Park), the 2020 line-up features artists David Altmejd, Fabio Lattanzi Antinori, Gianpietro Carlesso, Eric Fischl, Patrick Goddard, Lubaina Himid, Kalliopi Lemos, Richard Long, Sarah Lucas, Gavin Turk, Rebecca Warren and Arne Quinze.
Alberta Whittle is the recipient of the Frieze Artist Award 2020, supported by Forma.
Whittle’s winning proposal was selected from a shortlist of nominated artists including Cibelle Cavalli Bastos, Jamie Crewe, Adham Faramawy, Arash Fayez, Onyeka Igwe, Helene Kazan and Sadé Mica.
Eva Langret | Artistic Director of Frieze London
Chris Rawcliffe | Artistic Director of Forma
Himali Sing Soin | Writer based between London and Delhi
Wictor Wang | Artistic Director and Chief Curator of M Woods museums in Beijing
Dr. Zoe Whitley | Director of London´s Chisenhale Gallery
To register for Frieze Viewing Room visit the: frieze.com/ViewingRoom
The full programme is available online at: frieze.com
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Special thanks for text and Images, courtesy of the press department Frieze London.
