Frieze acquires Armory Show and Expo Chicago
Frieze has acquired The Armory Show in New York and Expo Chicago, both of which are among the longest-running art fairs in the U.S. This move strengthens Frieze's presence in America, adding to its existing events in New York and Los Angeles. The teams and brands of these fairs will stay the same. Simon Fox, the CEO of Frieze, called this a 'transformational moment' for the company, which now oversees five global art fairs and produces three magazines.
Key facts
- Frieze acquired The Armory Show and Expo Chicago.
- Both fairs are among the longest-running in the US.
- The Armory Show is in New York.
- Expo Chicago is in Chicago.
- Both fairs will keep their existing brands and teams.
- Simon Fox is CEO of Frieze.
- Frieze now runs five international art fairs.
- Frieze also publishes three magazines.
Entities
Institutions
- Frieze
- The Armory Show
- Expo Chicago
Locations
- New York
- Chicago
- United States
- Los Angeles
- London
- Seoul