Christie's will host its 20/21 Marquee Week in London from October 8, 2025, featuring six live and online sales of Impressionist, Modern, Post-War, and Contemporary art during Frieze Week. Highlights include works by Lucian Freud, Peter Doig, Paula Rego, Yoshitomo Nara, Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne, Louise Bourgeois, Chris Ofili, Paul Signac, Gerhard Richter, and Pablo Picasso, along with the Ole Faarup Collection. The event also includes a philanthropic initiative called Architects for the Birds, with birdhouses designed by architects including Norman Foster, Renzo Piano, and David Chipperfield, benefiting the Tessa Jowell Foundation; an exhibition of wearable sculptures and an installation by artist Natasha Wightman; and a continued partnership with the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair.
This Marquee Week matters because it positions Christie's as a central hub during Frieze Week, one of the art world's most important gatherings, blending high-value auctions with cultural programming and philanthropy. The event underscores the growing intersection of commercial sales, social impact, and institutional collaboration, while also highlighting emerging trends such as the integration of contemporary African art and multidisciplinary projects that bridge jewelry, sculpture, and environmental themes.