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Frieze Los Angeles will take place at the Santa Monica Airport, featuring over 100 galleries from 20 countries. The fair highlights contemporary art with an expanded program, emerging artists, and significant public art initiatives. It will also honor artists for social contributions through awards while ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees.
Santa Monica, California is set to host the sixth edition of Frieze Los Angeles from February 20 to 23, 2025, at the historic Santa Monica Airport. This year’s fair promises to be a vibrant celebration of contemporary art, featuring an expanded program with over 100 galleries from more than 20 countries participating.
Among the international galleries showcased will be highly-regarded names such as Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, Marian Goodman Gallery, White Cube, and David Zwirner. The event will also introduce 14 new galleries to the fair, including emerging spaces like Southern Guild, Mariane Ibrahim, and Timothy Taylor. Notably, nearly half of the participating galleries are based in Los Angeles, with prominent local entities including Blum & Poe, Regen Projects, and David Kordansky Gallery.
This year’s event will feature a custom-designed structure created by architect Kulapat Yantrasast to accommodate the fair. A unique aspect of the program will be the “Focus” section, highlighting emerging artists and galleries, curated by Essence Harden. This section aims to present 12 solo exhibitions showcasing innovative works that reflect the dynamic nature of the contemporary art scene.
In addition to gallery presentations, Frieze Los Angeles will include public art projects, with site-specific artworks displayed across the Santa Monica Airport campus. The Art Production Fund will return with a public program featuring outdoor sculptures and installations that engage with the public in creative ways.
Significant initiatives such as the Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award and the Frieze Impact Prize will recognize artists for their contributions to social causes. The fair will also coincide with major exhibitions and various events throughout Frieze Week, highlighting the cultural richness of Los Angeles’ art scene. Notable exhibitions will include works by María Magdalena Campos-Pons at the Getty and Olafur Eliasson at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Tickets for the fair will become available for early purchase on November 22, 2024. The event aims to create an inclusive environment and will be fully accessible for individuals with reduced mobility, ensuring that ADA-compliant services are available.
Frieze Los Angeles seeks to celebrate creativity, innovation, and community within the art scene. The event promotes diversity, aiming to showcase voices from both local and international art communities. As a key event in the city’s cultural calendar, Frieze Los Angeles plays a crucial role in reinforcing Los Angeles’ standing as a global arts destination, highlighting the significance of social and cultural causes through various initiatives, and fostering an appreciation for contemporary art among attendees.
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- LA Mag: Frieze Los Angeles 2025
- Wikipedia: Frieze Art Fair
- Frieze: Strong Sales and Energy
- Google Search: Frieze Los Angeles 2025
- Frieze: Institutional Support Meets Community Projects
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Contemporary Art
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