Frieze New York has drawn collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts to the city, but this article highlights 17 gallery shows across Manhattan that are worth seeing during the fair week. Featured exhibitions include Katharina Fritsch's return to Matthew Marks with monumental sculptures, Kim Dacres' tire-based busts at Charles Moffett, Sasha Brodsky's debut solo show at Margot Samel, Jasper Johns' "Copy/Trace" at David Zwirner, and Lucia Hierro's packing-box sculptures at Marc Straus, among others.
This roundup matters because it directs attention beyond the main art fair to the concurrent gallery shows that often feature ambitious, critically important work. It underscores how Frieze Week has become a citywide art event where galleries compete for the attention of top collectors, and it provides a curated guide for navigating the dense schedule of openings and exhibitions.