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Launched in 1991, 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…
This issue of Friezeis titled ‘The Gulf Issue’, an area frequently spotlighted for its geopolitical importance. However, this issue takes a differing, more personal stance and delves into the lives of writers and artists working and living in this region.We hear from artist Monira Al Qadiri about how her childhood experiences of war and ecological disaster in Kuwait has influenced and shaped her myth-driven practice. There is also an exciting roundtable feature discussing the meanings and potentials of Gulf Futurism.
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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