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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 249 is dedicated to Los Angeles and the Semiotext(e) oral history is the standout. Twelve writers and editors tracing the independent publisher’s journey from New York’s avant-garde theory scene of the 1970s to its global influence is a generous piece of cultural history. The Wael Shawky profile is worth finding alongside it. His cinematic portrayals of the Crusades and the way they challenge how history gets constructed is a conversation that earns its space. Bilal Akkouche’s essay on a recent trip to Algiers gives the issue its most personal moment, using art as a lens for resistance.
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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