Frieze New York 2025, its 13th edition, opens May 7 at The Shed in Hudson Yards with over 65 international galleries. The fair features solo, group, and themed presentations, including the Focus section curated by Lumi Tan showcasing 12 emerging galleries. Highlights include the Artist Plate Project (a collaboration with Coalition for the Homeless featuring limited-edition plates by Cindy Sherman, Rashid Johnson, and Takashi Murakami), performances by Pilvi Takala, Asad Raza, and Carlos Reyes, and notable presentations by Christine Sun Kim at François Ghebaly and Jennie C. Jones at Alexander Gray Associates. Frieze’s director of Americas, Christine Messineo, shares her top picks.
The fair matters because it serves as a key barometer for the contemporary art market and cultural trends in New York, drawing collectors, curators, and artists from around the world. Its Focus section highlights emerging talent, while initiatives like the Artist Plate Project underscore art’s role in social impact. The inclusion of performances and site-specific works expands the fair beyond a commercial marketplace, reinforcing Frieze’s position as a platform for critical artistic dialogue and community engagement.