Frieze Announces Fifth Edition of Fair Connecting Global Art World to Asia
The Facts
On August 19, 2026, Frieze announced the fifth edition of its fair, which connects the global art world to Asia, featuring new curated sections and an expanded programme. The edition will include presentations from galleries and artists such as Arch Connelly, whose first institutional survey is on view at the Aspen Art Museum, and Shu Lea Cheang, whose latest film explores trans and queer resilience through Indigenous cultures. Author and artist Shola von Reinhold is also featured, examining how Blackness shaped the look of queer modernism.
The Signal
This edition signals Frieze's continued investment in the Asian art market, expanding the fair's program to attract regional collectors and institutions. The inclusion of artists like Connelly, Cheang, and von Reinhold reflects the fair's emphasis on diverse perspectives, from institutional surveys to thematic film works. For galleries and collectors, the expanded sections offer new opportunities for discovery and sales in a market that has seen strong demand for contemporary Asian art.
- Artists: Arch Connelly, Shu Lea Cheang, Shola von Reinhold
- Museums: Aspen Art Museum
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