5 Shows to See Around London During Frieze

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The circus has rolled into town. Frieze London and Frieze Masters open their doors to the VIPs today, but are London’s fairs fast becoming an amuse-bouche for the feast that will be Art Basel Paris next week? Many think so. The art market has been cooling for a while, and the temperature change is particularly acute in the UK with several galleries axing staff or folding. London’s grip on big ticket sales is also loosening. But the cultural institutions, houses, and Frieze remain defiant in the face of new competition across the channel. Talk of direct competition with Art Basel Paris is being played down. Eva Langret, Frieze London’s artists director, recently said she thinks “there’s space for the two cities to be great together.”

 

For anyone who wants a break from the drama, there are loads of impressive gallery and institutional exhibitions opening in London this week. Despite all the talk of London’s art market decline, the city remains a major player. Below a look at the best on offer around town.

October 9, 2024
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