Frieze New York 2026 opened its 15th edition at The Shed in Manhattan on May 13th with a VIP preview, drawing collectors, museum directors, artists, and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Julia Fox, and Sharon Stone. The fair features 68 galleries from 25 countries and runs through May 17th, with a $2.2 million work by El Anatsui leading reported sales.
This edition marks a milestone for Frieze New York, now in its 15th year, and underscores the continued strength of the art market in the city. The high-profile attendance and significant sales figures highlight the fair's role as a key barometer for contemporary art collecting and gallery activity in the Americas.