Rosita Mariella Rosita is an art historian and researcher based in Madrid. She’s been working in the art market since 2015, for galleries and collections based in London, until she joined ARTSVP in 2021.
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The entrance to Frieze London in 2019. Courtesy of Frieze.
As Frieze Week approaches, ARTSVP is experiencing a significant surge in activity, with many of our valued clients receiving a large number of RSVPs for various events, ranging from art fairs’ VIP preview to studio visits, dinners, and exclusive exhibitions openings. Beyond being used by galleries and institutions like Richard Saltoun, The Cosmic House and West End Gallery Hop, we are thrilled to witness a heightened engagement in events organised by three of our distinguished clients, which are set to steal the spotlight during this exciting week. Learn more about their highlights below!
Frieze London and Frieze Masters
The 20th-anniversary edition of Frieze London and the 11th edition of Frieze Masters are set to take place from October 11th to 15th in The Regent’s Park, London. For its anniversary Frieze London has curated a dynamic program of special projects, partnerships, and events, being the most international edition to date. Complementing the fairs, Frieze Week, a week-long series of cultural events, will unfold from October 9th to 15th at various galleries, institutions, and artist-led spaces across the city.
- Artist-to-Artist at Frieze London
Frieze invites eight world-renowned artists (Alvaro Barrington, Olafur Eliasson, Tracey Emin CBE RA, Anthea Hamilton, Simone Leigh, Wolfgang Tillmans, Rirkrit Tiravanija and Haegue Yang) to propose artists for solo presentations and introduce new voices to the fair.
- Modern Women at Frieze Masters
Dedicated to solo exhibitions by women artists, the new themed section Modern Women places a special focus on works created during a crucial time for women’s rights and feminism (1880-1980). Curated by AWARE – Archive of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions and her team.
- Frieze London Artist Award
Installed at the entrance to Frieze London this year, Adham Faramawy’s winning commission, And these deceitful waters, is a video and sculptural assemblage examining the history of the river Thames as a colonial artery and a site of ecological collapse.
This year, Frieze VIP Programme includes plenty of unmissable events, from curator and director led tours, studio visits, talks, opening receptions, etc. Make sure you book your slots via ARTSVP!
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
The 2023 edition of 1-54 London returns to Somerset House for the 11th consecutive year taking place from 12 – 15 October 2023 (VIP & Press Preview 12 October). The edition promises to be the most extensive yet, featuring over 60 international exhibitors—a testament to the fair's continued growth.
- Illuminate the Light by Moroccan artist Amine El Gotaibi, specially commissioned for the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House. Created in collaboration with MCC Gallery in Marrakech, Morocco and inspired by the diverse shapes and colours of pomegranate seeds, symbolising the rich diversity and abundance of the African continent.
- 1-54 Presents in partnership with Christie, a new programme of pop-up exhibitions by 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, from 10- 13th October at their London space.
- Hyundai Commission: El Anatsui and A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography at Tate Modern, opening its doors to 1-54 VIP guests for a private view on Friday 13th October from 9 to 10am.
Minor Attractions
A new "non fair" will be launched during Frieze week (10-15 October) and will be opening two selling exhibition between across two venues: Minor Attractions in Soho and Cornershop in London Bridge. Designed as a space where art and nightlife meet, Minor Attractions aims to allow international collectors in the city to mingle with the art workers and artists.
- Cornershop, a sister event in London Bridge, showcasing emerging London Galleries at the Cornership, including The Artist Room, Collective Ending HQ and Tabula Rasa. Launch event: Monday 9th October, 18:00 in London Bridge, Borough Yards, Stoney Street London, SE1 9AD.
- Late parties and dj sets during Frieze Week. View weekly programming here.
- MINORx, a long-term upcoming initiative to spotlight galleries in the Minor Attractions community.
Written by
Rosita Mariella
Rosita is an art historian and researcher based in Madrid. She’s been working in the art market since 2015, for galleries and collections based in London, until she joined ARTSVP in 2021.