Frieze New York 2025 features a curated selection of works by artists also showing at the Venice Biennale, including Precious Okoyomon, Alma Allen, Dayanita Singh, Alvaro Barrington, and Paulo Nazareth. The fair highlights pieces ranging from Okoyomon's intimate works on paper at Mendes Wood DM to Allen's bronze wall sculpture at Perrotin, priced between $30,000 and $150,000. Other notable stands include Nabil Nahas's fractal-inspired painting at Lawrie Shabibi and P420, Singh's archival photographs at Frith Street Gallery, and Barrington's carnival-themed paintings at Emalin, alongside a sculpture by Sung Tieu.
The article matters because it demonstrates how major art fairs like Frieze New York serve as a commercial complement to prestigious institutional exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale, allowing collectors to acquire works by artists gaining international visibility. It also underscores the diversity of contemporary art practices—from political commentary on dam-building by Carolina Caycedo to explorations of natural forms by Nabil Nahas—and provides price transparency that reflects current market trends for emerging and mid-career artists.