A new mother recounts her chaotic experience attending Frieze London with her three-month-old baby. She struggles to find a private space to breastfeed, is directed away from a stack of chairs reserved for an art installation, and ultimately feeds her baby on a crowded bench near the entrance. After a diaper change, she finally joins a tour of the fair's curated section "Echoes in the Present" and connects with works by artists like Bunmi Agusto.
This personal essay highlights the lack of family-friendly infrastructure at major art fairs, exposing how the art world's nighttime culture and physical spaces often exclude parents—especially mothers. It raises broader questions about accessibility, caregiving, and whose participation is prioritized in the contemporary art ecosystem.