As the city shakes off its winter coats and slips into something lighter, the art world descends upon Manhattan with a particular kind of electricity for Art Week. Bringing together a host of fairs, including Frieze, TEFAF, NADA, and Independent, the busy week of events attracts collectors and enthusiasts alike. This year, Frieze returns as a fixture of the cultural calendar and as a barometer of where contemporary art—and its ever-evolving audience—finds itself now.
From May 13—17, the sleek halls of The Shed in Hudson Yards will be filled with a labyrinth of carefully curated booths from over 65 international galleries. The event convenes emerging artists alongside blue-chip names, creating a refreshing dialogue that is a true reflection of the art market today.
Now in its 15th edition, Frieze is looking south to Latin America, bringing a strong selection of galleries and artists from the region. With guidance from two new committee members, Fátima González of Campeche and Omayra Alvarado of Instituto de Visión, the Latin emphasis reflects Frieze’s increasingly global influence. Among the galleries from Latin America are the Mexico City-based OMR; Kurimanzutto, which is located both in Mexico City and New York; and a host of Brazilian dealers, including Fortes D’Aloia & Gabriel, A Gentil Carioca, and Mitre Galeria.
For collectors, the diverse perspectives fairs like Frieze can offer provide a unique opportunity to see a wealth of art in a short period of time. “You can move between works of another era and contemporary voices in just a few steps,” collector and artist Harmonia Rosales shares with Galerie. “As both an artist and a collector, that kind of proximity feels energizing and inspiring. It really shows how connected our visual histories are.”
Below, find Galerie’s top highlights to look out for at Frieze New York 2026:
Pacita Abad’s Noteworthy Door to Life Series
Coinciding with Pacita Abad’s exhibition Door to Life, on view at the Chelsea gallery through June 20, Tina Kim is bringing a stellar example from the storied artist’s series of the same name to Frieze. Known for her deep engagement with politics and for pushing the boundaries of craft, Abad traveled widely in her lifetime. Drawing inspiration from artisans and craftspeople in the places she traveled, she developed a uniquely international, intercultural practice. Referencing the colorful doors and stained-glass windows of the pre-Islamic city of Sanaa where Abad traveled in 1998, the series features bright colors and architectural shapes.
—Annabel Keenan
