Apollo’s editors pick out things to see in the tent and around Regent’s Park
Frieze Masters
More than 120 galleries from 26 countries take up temporary residence in Regent’s Park for this year’s edition of the fair. Among the 20 first-time participants is Vito Schnabel Gallery, which is offering an intriguing sketch by Francis Picabia from 1931. Returning exhibitors include the Weiss Gallery, with a portrait of the English composer Nicholas Lanier by Hendrick van Steenwijk the Younger from the early 17th century.
Spotlight
The Spotlight section of Frieze Masters comprises solo presentations of lesser-known artists from the 20th century and this year focuses on the 1950s–70s. Highlights here include a colourful abstract composition by American artist Dorothy Antoinette LaSelle (1964) presented by Inman Gallery from Houston, and an undulating sculpture carved from variegated Jordanian jade by Mona Saudi, offered by Dubai-based gallery Lawrie Shabibi.
Studio
The artist’s place of work is the focus of the Studio section of Frieze Masters: here, exhibitors present the work of a single living artist. Like its previous two editions, Studio is curated by the art historian and curator Sheena Wagstaff, joined this year by Margrethe Troensegaard. Six galleries from around the world are taking part: Vadehra Art Gallery from New Delhi will explore the work of Anju Dodiya, while Gagosian will turn its attention to the British artist and collector Glenn Brown.
Frieze Sculpture
Frieze Sculpture, in which artworks are dispersed across Regent’s Park’s English Gardens from mid September until early November, is now in its 13th edition. This year’s theme is ‘In the Shadows’; each work has been selected by curator Fatoş Üstek for its ties to the concepts of darkness, mystery and concealment. Among the 14 participating artists are Erwin Wurm, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and Henrique Oliveira.
Frieze Masters is at Regent’s Park from 15–19 October. Frieze Sculpture is at Regent’s Park until 2 November.