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Gray Wielebinski Fills Frieze London Lavatories with Studio Scents

festival-fair · 2026-10-14

Gray Wielebinski has created an installation for the lavatories at Frieze London that swaps the usual chemical smell of loo-sanitiser for the aromas of an artist's studio. The work also offers passing comment on the production of commercial art itself. Wielebinski said he is "excited, but also a bit nervous" about the piece. The installation is part of Frieze London.

Key facts

  • Gray Wielebinski created an installation for Frieze London's lavatories.
  • The installation replaces the chemical smell of loo-sanitiser with the aromas of an artist's studio.
  • The work passes comment on the production of commercial art itself.
  • Wielebinski said he is "excited, but also a bit nervous" about the installation.
  • The installation is located in Frieze London's lavatories.
  • The work is part of Frieze London.
  • The installation uses scent as its medium.
  • The work addresses commercial art production.

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  • London
  • United Kingdom

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