Art Sells Like Hotcakes in Hudson Yards, Frieze New York Rewrites the Rules
Frieze New York 2023 turned The Shed into a whirlwind of art deals, with collectors snapping up works at a pace that defied the city’s jam-packed art calendar. The fair’s energy was unmistakable, as blue-chip galleries and up-and-comers alike rotated their booths to keep up with demand.
Hauser & Wirth’s solo presentation of Jack Whitten drew crowds and collectors, with prices soaring from $95,000 to $2.5 million. Meanwhile, Capsule Shanghai’s focus on Liao Wen’s sculptures earned them the coveted Frieze Focus Stand Prize. Booths featuring Lauren Halsey, Robert Nava, and Naudline Pierre sold out in hours, highlighting the appetite for both established names and fresh discoveries.
From Brazilian natural pigments to Japanese decorative traditions, the fair’s offerings spanned continents and mediums. Frieze’s blend of prestige and experimentation proved irresistible, making the event a living archive of the global art market’s current pulse.
In the city that never sleeps, even art takes on a fast-forward rhythm.
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