Los Angeles is hosting a series of high-profile gallery openings and experimental activations in the lead-up to Frieze Los Angeles 2026. Highlights include David Salle’s first solo exhibition in the city since 1997 at Sprüth Magers, a massive artist-run flea market organized by The Hole in a shuttered 99-cent store, and Rob Pruitt’s charitable flea market with James Fuentes. The week also features a performance by Ryan Trecartin and a solo show of decorative arts by Ingrid Donat at Carpenters Workshop Gallery.
These satellite events reflect the "improvisational energy" of the L.A. art scene, bridging the gap between the commercial focus of the main art fair and the city's local, artist-driven culture. By utilizing non-traditional spaces like parking lots and repurposed retail stores alongside blue-chip galleries, the programming demonstrates how Frieze Week has evolved into a city-wide takeover that integrates contemporary painting, performance, and functional design.