Has the Figuration Bubble Burst? Abstract Painting Dominates the Booths at Frieze London

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Has the Figuration Bubble Burst? Abstract Painting Dominates the Booths at Frieze London

"People are a bit fed up—they want more freedom to interpret as they wish," one dealer said.

By Julia Halperin, Oct 13, 2022

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In Times of Uncertainty, Younger Collectors Turn to Time-Tested Works of Modern and Classical Art at Frieze Masters

Among the VIP opening crowd was the 43-year-old Mando-Pop king and avid art collector, Jay Chou, who traveled to London from Taiwan with his entourage.

By Vivienne Chow, Oct 12, 2022

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Frieze Opens to a Flood of Hungry Collectors, Calming Fears That Competition From Art Basel’s New Paris Fair Would Tank Attendance

Americans, largely absent at last year's fair, were taking advantage of the dollar's strength before heading to Paris.

By Naomi Rea, Oct 12, 2022

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The PAD Design-and-Art Fair Returns to London After a Two-Year Break—Bigger and Better-Looking Than Ever

The 14th edition of PAD London opened to the public today, with 62 exhibitors on Berkeley Square.

By Osman Can Yerebakan, Oct 12, 2022

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Music Legend Lionel Richie Bought a Trio of Works by Calida Rawles About the Overturning of Roe v. Wade at Frieze London

Little is known about the art collection of the music star, who is on the board of LACMA.

By Kate Brown, Oct 12, 2022

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Here’s Your Go-To Guide to All the Art Fairs Taking Place During Frieze London 2022

Here's what to know before you go.

By Caroline Goldstein, Oct 7, 2022

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Here Are 8 Art-Historical Rediscoveries of Works by Women Artists to Seek Out at This Year’s Frieze Masters Fair

Distinctive archival works from women artists who lived through the turmoil of the 20th century are on view.

By Vivienne Chow, Oct 7, 2022

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Inside the Affordable Art Fair, Where Artists Pose as Dealers and Paintings Fly Off the Walls

Marking its 20th anniversary, the expo provides a window into the little-discussed and low-cost backbone of the art market.

By Zachary Small, Sep 27, 2022

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At a Famous Florence Old Masters Fair, Italy’s Impending Elections Have Dealers Fretting About the Future of Its Art Market

At BIAF, dealers expressed both hope and fear over an expected right-wing win.

By Naomi Rea, Sep 23, 2022

Here Are 7 Artists Who Stood Out at Independent’s 20th-Century Fair, From a Texas Modernist to a Pioneering Graffiti Artist

The fair's stated aim is to make room for artists who have been under-appreciated in their lifetimes, or whose contributions have been undeservedly forgotten.

By Sarah Cascone, Sep 9, 2022

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At the Armory Show, David Antonio Cruz’s Paintings of Chosen Families Sparked Joy—and Hinted at Where the Market’s Tastes Lie

The artist's solo booth with Chicago art dealer Monique Meloche is in the fair's Focus section.

By Annie Armstrong, Sep 9, 2022

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