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About & Heritage

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Frieze was founded in 1991 by Amanda Sharp and Matthew Slotover with the launch of Frieze magazine, a seminal publication for contemporary art and culture. In October 2003, Sharp and Slotover expanded their vision into a physical space with the launch of the inaugural Frieze London art fair in Regent’s Park. Designed to counter the traditional, rigid art fair format, Frieze brought a dynamic, forward-looking energy that focused exclusively on contemporary living artists. In 2012, the organization launched its sibling fair, Frieze Masters, which bridges the ancient and modern world by featuring works created before the year 2000. Together, the two fairs anchor “Frieze Week,” transforming London into the global focal point of the international art market every autumn. The mission of Frieze is to provide a world-class platform for leading international galleries, foster emerging artistic talent, and cultivate a deep, critical engagement with contemporary practice. Rather than acting merely as a commercial marketplace, Frieze integrates nonprofit initiatives, curated performance programs, public talks, and museum-quality installations. The fair is celebrated for its iconic bespoke tent structures, architectural innovation, and its ability to gather top-tier collectors, curators, and cultural enthusiasts from across the globe, driving the economic and creative pulse of the art world.

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Frieze London & Frieze Masters Opening Overview

Frieze London and Frieze Masters run concurrently as an annual multi-day exposition in mid-October. Entry requires timed ticket bookings purchased strictly in advance. The opening days are heavily segmented between exclusive VIP preview tiers and subsequent general public access.

Weekly Hours

Monday: Closed / Exhibitor Build-up

Tuesday: Closed / Exhibitor Build-up

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM (VIP Preview / Invitation Only)

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM (Members & Invitation Only) / 01:00 PM – 07:00 PM (General Admission)

Friday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM (Open to Public & VIPs)

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM (Open to Public & VIPs)

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Open to Public & VIPs)

Special Closures & Private Visit Policy

(The venue operates strictly as a highly structured pop-up exposition during its designated October run and is not active in the park during the remaining months of the year).

Open to Public (Public Days via Advance Tickets), Invitation Only (Opening Previews & First-Choice VIP Slots), Members Only (Frieze 91 / Institutional Patrons Preview Access).

Legacy & Iconic Highlights

Damien Hirst (Artist) (Major early presence and a primary catalyst for London’s contemporary art market boom)

Frieze Sculpture (Public Exhibition) (An annual, free-to-the-public outdoor sculpture park curated across Regent’s Park)

Tracey Emin (Artist) (Consistently represented by blue-chip booths with high-profile conceptual works)

David Zwirner (Gallery) (Renowned for multi-million dollar baseline sales on opening VIP days)

Hauser & Wirth (Gallery) (Staging highly elaborate, immersive concept booths that mimic artist studios or fictional museums)

Gagosian (Gallery) (Consistently brings marquee solo presentations of contemporary giants like Takashi Murakami or Damien Hirst)

Frieze Artist Award (Philanthropy) (Annual commission allowing an emerging international artist to debut a major site-specific project)

Tate Frieze Fund (Museum Partnership) (A historic acquisition fund enabling Tate to purchase works directly from the fair for the national collection)

Victoria Miro (Gallery) (Major baseline presenter showcasing premium British and global contemporary masters)

Sadie Coles HQ (Gallery) (A cornerstone representative of the Young British Artists movement and London avant-garde gallery scene)

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Anish Kapoor (Sculpture) (A recurring highlight across premium contemporary gallery displays)

Kehinde Wiley (Artist) (High-profile painting displays generating massive institutional and collector interest)

Yinka Shonibare CBE (Artist) (Renowned for vibrant, identity-focused installations showcased within specialized fair curated sectors)

Tilda Swinton (Celebrity Visitor) (A regular high-profile patron seen across opening VIP previews)

Sir Paul McCartney (Celebrity Visitor) (Frequent attendee exploring the contemporary stands during Frieze Week)

Hans Ulrich Obrist (Curator/Speaker) (A vital force leading institutional discussions and performance panel panels during the fair)

Frieze Talks (Curated Program) (A landmark series of debates featuring the world’s leading artists, architects, and critical theorists)

Focus Sector (Curated Exhibition) (A dedicated space within the fair showcasing solo presentations by younger, emerging galleries)

Frieze Masters Talks (Curated Program) (Renowned panels focusing on the relationship between historical art and contemporary practice)

Amanda Sharp & Matthew Slotover (Founders) (The visionary duo who successfully mapped a magazine aesthetic onto a global market platform)

Caruso St John (Architecture Connection) (Designers of the initial award-winning layout and structural concepts for Frieze Masters)

Deutsche Bank (Lead Partner) (Over two decades of continuous corporate and creative collaboration supporting global fair expansions)

Wolfgang Tillmans (Photography) (Highly sought-after photographic installations featured regularly across multiple European booths)

Yayoi Kusama (Artist) (A major drawcard for secondary-market premium booths, often featuring signature polka-dot motifs)

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Auction House & Salesroom, Cultural Art Center, International Art Fairs & Expositions

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