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Published eight times a year, Frieze is a magazine centred on contemporary art and culture, with a permanent gallery space in London and art fairs held in London, New York, LA and Seoul.
What grabbed us about this issue…
The 25 Best Works of the 21st Century dossier is the centrepiece. Two hundred artists, curators and critics nominating the works that have shaped contemporary art since 2000 is an ambitious editorial undertaking and the list rewards scrutiny. We also enjoyed the Rose B. Simpson interview. Natalie Diaz in conversation with a sculptor who works with clay as an act of ancestral connection gives the issue its most quietly profound moment. John Banville’s essay on a residency at the Prado is also worth finding. A novelist immersed in the museum’s masterpieces is a different kind of art writing to the criticism around it.
Who’s Frieze for?
With a finish that feels closer to a catalogue than throwaway read, Frieze is one to reach for when you want to find out more about the contemporary art scene. It’s timely, with advertisements and reviews that point you towards projects that are happening now. Think of it as an exhibition guide, interspersed with longer pieces and artist profiles that sit with an idea a little more. It’s one we return to for its way of looking at art without overcomplicating it.
Type: Special interest, mixing long-form with photography
Pages: 140
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