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Emerging art dealers at Frieze London are navigating a challenging market environment marked by higher costs and logistical hurdles, yet remain optimistic and strategic, focusing on long-term growth and innovative collaborations despite the shifting landscape and increased expenses.
The article reviews the 2025 Armory Show in New York, highlighting its cautious approach due to uncertain market conditions, and recommends 13 standout booths featuring diverse contemporary artworks, from vibrant abstractions to politically charged indigenous art, providing a guide for visitors to navigate the sprawling fair.
EXPO Chicago, the city's largest art fair, is set to take place at Navy Pier, featuring 170 artists and a variety of events throughout the weekend. The fair will include panel discussions, a benefit gala, a keynote talk with Chance the Rapper, and exhibitions from well-known Chicago galleries. Attendees can also look forward to talks, film screenings, trade meetings, and citywide activations. With new management under Frieze, the fair aims to expand its global reach and showcase the contemporary art world while offering artwork for sale.
Celebrities including Robert Downey Jr., Leonardo DiCaprio, and Will Ferrell attended the Frieze art fair in Los Angeles, where the top piece sold for $2 million. The event attracted 32,000 visitors over four days and featured high-profile art sales, celebrity sightings, and al fresco dining from trendy eateries. Industry insiders and Hollywood stars mingled, with galleries reporting sold-out booths and seven-figure sales, reflecting the fair's vibrant atmosphere.
Hollywood power players and art world elites gathered at the V.I.P. opening day of the Frieze Los Angeles art fair, where brisk art sales were reported. A-listers including Robert Downey Jr., Leonardo DiCaprio, and others mingled and perused artworks from galleries around the world. The event, held at the Santa Monica Airport, saw notable sales, with works by various artists fetching significant amounts. The fair, which also featured numerous parties, opens to the public and runs through March 3, drawing collectors from around the world and becoming a social occasion for high-powered art enthusiasts.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 concluded with strong sales and enthusiastic participation, signaling an optimistic shift in the art market. The fair attracted 79,000 visitors and featured 277 galleries, with notable sales including Philip Guston's "Painter at Night" for $20 million. Other top sales came from galleries such as Hauser & Wirth, Almine Rech, David Zwirner, Thaddaeus Ropac, White Cube, Xavier Hufkens, and Kasmin. Museum acquisitions were also prominent, with ICA Miami acquiring works by Alicia Adamerovich and Jordan Ann Craig. The fair set an optimistic tone for the year ahead, showcasing the resilience and vitality of the contemporary art world.