Istanbul's Queer Art Scene Under Siege, Frieze Week Doubts, and Most Forged Artists Revealed

State repression against queer cultural workers in Istanbul has intensified, highlighted by recent raids on LGBTQI+ bars and organizations under the banner "We secure the family." This represents the most severe crackdown since the suppression of Pride in 2015. A proposed legal package seeks to prohibit queer symbols in artistic expressions, leading many to either flee or choose silence. Jailed activist Yıldız Tar cautions against succumbing to fear. Meanwhile, Tom Seymour ponders whether London's Frieze Week indicates market stability, especially with tax increases looming before the October 28 budget. In ArtNews, Karen Chernik addresses art forgeries, estimating that half of the secondary market could be counterfeit. Linda Laban uncovers a concealed Keith Haring mural from 1979, now valued at $25 million. David Chipperfield's pavilion for Anselm Kiefer's artwork has received acclaim for its innovative design.