Frieze New York Shrinks but Impresses in 2025

Frieze New York 2025 stands out in a spring art fair season marked by criticism of 'fairtigue,' offering strong presentations despite being much smaller than previous years. The fair now operates at the Shed, hosting only about a quarter of its former exhibitors following the pandemic. This year's edition features its most expansive performance art lineup to date, with participatory and time-based works by international artists. The Focus section, dedicated to emerging artists, is particularly praised for its improved quality. Noteworthy solo exhibitions in New York concurrent with Frieze include Lotus L. Kang's installations at 52 Walker and Sam Moyer's practice at Hill Art Foundation and Sean Kelly Gallery. Collectors and critics have also highlighted standout works such as Jeremy Frey's basketry and Olafur Eliasson's explorations of color and light.