Michael Armitage, Dandora (Xala Musicians), 2022
(Picture: The artist, photo © White Cube, (David Westwood))The London art world’s biggest week of the year is nearly upon us – Frieze week, so named for the international art fair that takes over a big chunk of Regent’s Park, is the chance for the city’s galleries to make major sales in their home city, and many will be hoping fervently that the strong dollar is going to bring back the big American bucks that have been rather lacking in recent years.
But with general admission weekend tickets starting at £48, a visit to the fair is beyond most average, art-loving punters. Fortunately, with so many big collectors in town, all the city’s commercial galleries are putting their best foot forward, and their shows will be the best they can muster. And, big plus, they’re free to visit. So here are the shows offering at least some of the best of Frieze, for free.
