Frieze Magazine and Fair Founded During Recession, Says Director
In an interview with Élisabeth Lebovici, Frieze director Matthew Slotover reflects on the founding of the magazine and fair during a recession, calling it 'the worst moment, that is to say the best.' The enthusiasm initially communicated by British artists led to the creation of Frieze, which evolved from a contemporary art magazine into an international art fair that quickly became a fixture in the art world calendar. Slotover pragmatically analyzes the global art world without complexes or fanfare.
Key facts
- Frieze was founded during a recession.
- Matthew Slotover is the director of Frieze (fair and magazine).
- The interview was conducted by Élisabeth Lebovici.
- British artists' enthusiasm inspired Frieze's founding.
- Frieze started as a contemporary art magazine.
- Frieze later became an international art fair.
- The fair was immediately inscribed in the art event calendar.
- Slotover analyzes the global art world pragmatically.
Entities
Institutions
- Frieze
Sources
- artpress —