International dealers, collectors, and art lovers descended upon Randall’s Island today for the start of Frieze New York. With such a high density of top-drawer art on offer, visitors eagerly scanned the booths for their next acquisition or simply to admire the displays.

Jet-setting art-world figures such as former tennis ace John McEnroe and curators Hans Ulrich Obrist and Jens Hoffmann were spotted roaming the aisles, while well-heeled guests stood in line for a bagel or alcohol—even though doors opened at 11 a.m. in New York, it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere.

Gagosian’s booth was packed to the rafters with visitors keen to get a glimpse of the gallery’s solo presentation of drawings by John Currin. Young galleries in the fair’s spotlight section were also well frequented, with people looking to get a first-hand look at the next star artist.

There were also weird and unique items on view, including a pigeon coop by Anton van Dalen, containing actual live white pigeons. Meanwhile a strange bearded man clad completely in beaver skin—think Leonardo DiCaprio in the The Revenant—attracted confused glances from the art crowd.

If you’re suffering from a severe bout of FOMO, fear not. We’ve compiled a comprehensive photo roundup of the fair’s must-see highlights.

Karl Holmqvist, Untitled (2016) at Gavin Brown's Enterprise Booth. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Karl Holmqvist, Untitled (2016) at Gavin Brown's Enterprise Booth. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Richard Long's White Onyx Line (1990) at Cardi. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Richard Long's White Onyx Line (1990) at Cardi. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Anton van Dalen's The Pigeon Car (1987) at P.P.O.W. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Anton van Dalen's The Pigeon Car (1987) at P.P.O.W. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Jeppe Hein, Please Participate (2015) at 303 Gallery. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Jeppe Hein, Please Participate (2015) at 303 Gallery. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Tala Madani's The Landscape (2017) at David Kordanksy. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Tala Madani's The Landscape (2017) at David Kordanksy. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Anton Kern's colorful booth, photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Anton Kern's colorful booth, photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Louise Bourgeois, Mamelles (1991) at Cheim & Reid. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Louise Bourgeois, Mamelles (1991) at Cheim & Reid. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Ricci Albenda, baby what a big surprise! (2017) at the Andrew Kreps booth. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Ricci Albenda, baby what a big surprise! (2017) at the Andrew Kreps booth. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Galerie Meyer Oceanic Art. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Galerie Meyer Oceanic Art. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Works by Keith Sonnier at Pace. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Works by Keith Sonnier at Pace. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Works by Anri Sala at Marian Goodman. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Works by Anri Sala at Marian Goodman. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Peter Saul, Pop Art II (1993), at Venus Over Manhattan. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Peter Saul, Pop Art II (1993), at Venus Over Manhattan. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Andres Serrano photographs from the "America" series (2001–2004) at Nathalie Obadia Gallery. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Andres Serrano photographs from the "America" series (2001–2004) at Nathalie Obadia Gallery. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
"John Currin," is a series of works hung salon-style at Gagosian's booth. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - "John Currin," is a series of works hung salon-style at Gagosian's booth. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Frank Stella, Nowe Miasto II (1973) at Levy/Gorvy. Photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Frank Stella, Nowe Miasto II (1973) at Levy/Gorvy. Photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Carol Bove, selected works at David Zwirner booth, photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Carol Bove, selected works at David Zwirner booth, photo: Henri Neuendorf.
Carol Bove, selected works at David Zwirner, photo: Henri Neuendorf. - Carol Bove, selected works at David Zwirner, photo: Henri Neuendorf.

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