Artist, photographer and printer Gary Schneider reflects on his relationship with the legendary American photographer. The highly anticipated edition of Frieze Los Angeles closed on 23 February, marking a defining year for the art fair with reports of strong sales, an energetic atmosphere and a vibrant audience that rallied in support of the LA arts community.
Over four days, Frieze Los Angeles welcomed 30, visitors from 85 countries, including leading collectors and representatives from at least major museums and institutions.
Galleries across the fair talked about the resilience of the Los Angeles arts community, an enthusiasm shared by top collectors, museum groups and curators throughout the fair. Frieze LA continues to be an essential fixture in the international art world calendar. I knew that it would be an important event, it always is, but ever more so this year after the devastating fires. There was a very vibrant, energetic crowd at the fair.
Frieze Los Angeles this year was a win. Photo: Casey Kelbaugh. LA showed up for LA, and we felt the love and support from our international arts community. We sold out our solo booth of works by Leah Glenn by the end of the first day.
I think the art community came out with a heartfelt desire to support the galleries and artists and to see art thrive in Los Angeles, and we are thrilled to be a part of it. Thaddeus Ropac at Frieze Los Angeles Johyun reported opening-day sales totaling seven figures from its dual presentation of Lee Bae and Kishio Suga. Joyhun at Frieze Los Angeles The community showed its support, the mood was upbeat and forward-looking, and the fair was a resounding success. The response to our all-women presentation was overwhelming, both in volume of sales, which exceeded all expectations, and in the depth and gravitas of engagement.
