A severe nor’easter in New York City has disrupted travel plans for numerous East Coast dealers and gallery staff heading to Los Angeles for Frieze Week. With nearly two feet of snow grounding direct flights, art professionals have been forced into grueling multi-stop itineraries through cities like Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and Fort Lauderdale to reach the West Coast in time for fair openings.
Despite the logistical chaos, the situation highlights the collaborative nature of the boutique fair circuit, with dealers from satellite fairs like Enzo and Felix LA assisting one another with booth installations and photography. While some directors will miss their initial VIP openings, the staggered start dates of the various fairs—with Frieze LA and Post-Fair opening later on Thursday—provide a small buffer for those caught in the travel delays.