Frieze Masters 2026: Global South Collectors and Non-Western Art Take Center Stage

Frieze Masters, located in Regent's Park, London, runs until 18 October and showcases a notable transition towards the Global South, featuring collectors from regions such as India, Morocco, and the Middle East. Curated by Devika Singh, the Spotlight section presents six galleries dedicated to South Asian art. Akar Prakar successfully sold three pieces by Ganesh Haloi, fetching prices between £35,000 and £130,000, primarily to Indian buyers. Puneet Shah from Akara Modern pre-sold two works by Piraji Sagara, valued at £40,000 to £250,000. Loft Art Gallery achieved a sale of Mohamed Melehi's Untitled (1967) for €180,000. High-profile sales included a Josef Albers for €1.5 million and a Jan Brueghel the Elder for approximately £5 million, with museums also reserving various works.