We went to Frieze London to see what's going on in the contemporary art world. Here's what we learnt.
The spotlight is on the up-and-comers
Last year visitors were greeted by the million-dollar paintings of Damien Hirst showcased by the world’s leading commercial gallery, Gagosian. This year the fair’s layout is transformed, with some less established artists and spaces nearer the entrance – giving the fair its edge back during a period of art-market jitters.
Artists are the best tastemakers
What happens when artists turn their hand to curating? In a section called ‘Artist-to-Artist’ six artists have chosen a fellow practitioner to spotlight. Royal Academicians Hurvin Anderson, Lubaina Himid and Yinka Shonibare all gave their hot picks. The latter chose the fellow Nigerian-born artist Nengi Omuku, who mines her memories to create dream-like scenes on handwoven silk.
