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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…
Issue 245 opens with a profile of Marlene Dumas ahead of her show at Frith Street Gallery. Her figurative painting has lost none of its discomfort and the piece gives that quality the attention it deserves. The Bidoun oral history is the other place to spend time. An extensive account of a magazine that has been shaping perspectives on the Middle East and Arab diaspora is a generous piece of publishing history in its own right.
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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