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!The Wall Street Journal

US | Online 14 October 2015

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As collectors and art enthusiasts descend on London for the Frieze Art Fair, one of the biggest

events in the global art market calendar, and the smaller but no less glamorous Pavilion of Art &

Design, here’s a look at some of the things you won’t want to miss.

FRIEZE FRAME

While the main tent showcases the best in contemporary art, a short walk through the Frieze

sculpture park takes you to Frieze Masters, where prices range from under £1,000 to several

million. Combined, the two offer what Director Victoria Siddall describes as “an enormous

amount of range and diversity.”

With 164 galleries from 27 countries clamoring for attention, the commercial aspect of Frieze is

paramount. But the fair is also, according to Hauser & Wirth Senior DirectorNeil Wenman, an

opportunity to try something new. “Frieze allows a space for innovation, to be creative,” he says.

“It’s an opportunity to experiment.” !

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This year, Hauser & Wirth presents “Field,” a checkerboard of plinths dedicated to sculptures by

artists such as Paul McCarthy, Jason Rhoades and Louise Bourgeois. At Frieze Masters,

Collections, a new section curated by Norman Rosenthal, showcases curiosities ranging from

Egyptian sculpture to Pacific island fish-hooks. And the Lisson Gallery, in celebration of Carmen

Herrera’s 100th birthday, has dedicated its Masters booth to the Cuban-American artist’s colorful

forms.

Jostling for space alongside heavyweight dealers are young upcoming galleries and a series of

talks on eclectic subjects. Solo artists feature prominently; Camille Henrot(Galerie Kamel

Mennour, Paris) and Ken Okiishi ( Pilar Corrias, London) are two notables. Experiential art is

also enjoying a spotlight. Tokyo-based Ken Kagami invites visitors to sit for a live portrait

session with a secret, humorous twist; Brazilian artist Tunga’s “Siamese Hair Twins” (tied by

their long braids) provides an entertaining processional performance; and Frieze Artist Award

winner Rachel Rose offers an animal-eye-view of Regent’s Park with her scale-model tent for

Frieze Projects.

OFF-FRIEZE

Frieze may be the biggest art fair in town, but it’s not the only show in town. And two in

particular shouldn’t be missed. In Berkeley Square, the stylish PAD is primarily devoted to 20th-

century art and design. Now in its ninth year, the fair features 63 galleries with wares ranging

from Islamic and Asian art to cutting-edge glass and ceramics.

1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair at Somerset House, meanwhile, returns for its third edition.

Founding Director Touria El Glaoui, who says the fair “offers something different in this crazy

market,” is particularly excited by nonprofit and younger gallery collaborations and the Forum

talks. Watch out for Tiwani Contemporary’s first showing.

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THE GALLERY SCENE

Museums and commercial galleries put on their best shows to coincide with Frieze. Hyundai’s

first commission in the Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall by Mexican artistAbraham Cruzvillegas is a

must-see for Ms. Siddall, as is ”Goya: The Portraits” at the National Gallery.

Damien Hirst returns to the fray as curator at his recently opened Newport Street Gallery,

while Gagosian’s new high-tech space in Mayfair will be inaugurated with a Cy Twombly show.

East End Night on Wednesday sees galleries staying open late, and will be replicated Thursday

night in the West End.

AFTER HOURS

When the art has been exhausted, there’s plenty happening after dark. The ICA will be hosting a

Frieze bar nightly, which Ms. Siddall hopes will be a gathering point for Frieze regulars. And on

Thursday, The Store with Vinyl Factory will host a Frieze Music night at the Brewer Street

Carpark. !