Why do I ‘do Frieze*’?
*I use Frieze as a bit of a catch all term for the fairs, events and shows in mid October London
It makes me feel internationalI like to see what sells to who for what – it’s the only time in the year when I read the Art Newspaperthe world comes to Londonit’s a great time to catch up with friendsseeing the Collector on mass I enjoy spotting ‘trends’; drawing, folk imagery, portraitureit’s a chance to dress up
Frieze is becoming like January 1st or April 5 – one of those dates that marks a new year. A time to reflect on last years achievements, a time to make plans and resolutions.
This year I started off going around some of the fairs with friends. It made me realise how slow my natural pace is and how I like to have time with a piece and to have some context for it. I’ve come away with catalogues full of folded page corners – now the real work begins; following up artists and galleries. And of course trying to figure out where I fit in all of it.
Last year I said that I wasn’t going to go to Frieze itself, I said I’d concentrate on the young gallery events. This year I’m thinking that as the young gallery fairs try to be more and more like Frieze I’ll skip them next year and just enjoy the spectacle of the real high end …
