At Frieze London 2025, the Artist-to-Artist section features emerging talents selected by established artists. Painter Amy Sherald chose Mexican American artist René Treviño, whose solo presentation includes the sculpture *Regalia, Moscas Brillantes (Rojo)* (2025) and works addressing queer resistance, colonialism, and cultural fusion. Other pairings include Ilana Harris-Babou (nominated by Camille Henrot), Katherine Hubbard (nominated by Nicole Eisenman), T. Venkanna (nominated by Bharti Kher), Ana Segovia (nominated by Abraham Cruzvillegas), and Neal Tait (nominated by Chris Ofili).
The section matters because it highlights how emerging artists are responding to political tensions—such as censorship and divisive rhetoric—through themes of unity, solidarity, and cultural identity. Sherald’s involvement gains particular resonance after she canceled a tour citing a “culture of censorship,” underscoring the art world’s role in amplifying marginalized voices during fraught times.