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Frieze Meets Fortune: Art Fairs, Power Moves, and the Global Stage

Just as New York’s art world gears up for its annual spectacle, Frieze—the powerhouse behind some of the globe’s most influential art fairs—finds itself at the center of a headline-worthy handover. Media titan Ari Emanuel is acquiring Frieze from Endeavor Group Holdings, a move timed with uncanny precision just before Frieze New York’s VIP preview. This $200 million deal sweeps up not only Frieze’s signature magazine but also its constellation of seven international fairs, from Los Angeles to Seoul, plus recent additions like EXPO Chicago and The Armory Show. The leadership team stays on board, promising stability as Emanuel aims to amplify Frieze’s reach in a shifting art market. Despite a 12% dip in global art sales and looming tariff threats, Frieze’s new chapter signals a bet on art’s power to transcend economic turbulence. In the world of contemporary art, change isn’t just inevitable—it’s often the main attraction. #ArtMarket #FriezeFairs #ContemporaryArt #Culture