It’s two decades since the launch of the contemporary art fair that secured London’s place at the centre of the modern creative world.
Frieze London celebrates 20 years since its first event for high-end art buyers who’ve got at least a few thousand - and much more - to splurge.
As well as the contemporary fair in Regent’s Park with works by artists including Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, Yinka Shonibare and Grayson Perry, there’s also another section called ‘Masters’.
This specialises in pieces from the ancient to the modern era, so it’s a good bet for bagging that Picasso - or a £20 million dinosaur.
Meanwhile, this year’s event marks a new campaign backed by the Standard to salute the capital’s successes in the arts, called London Creates.
It was established to promote our visual arts scene and is being supported by Mayor Sadiq Khan and artists including, Gilbert and George.
The influential Spitalfields-based duo contributed two special collector’s editions Evening Standard ‘Art for All’ front pages - if you were lucky enough to snap up a copy from the news stands.
The campaign celebrates London’s newest galleries, museums and public art across our city.
It follows the Standard’s successful Art Prize - stay tuned to the end of this podcast to hear about the highlights.
Hear all about the latest buzz around Frieze London from event director Eva Langret, and then we’re joined by Evening Standard arts correspondent Robert Dex to discuss London Creates and the capital’s place on the global creative scene.
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