Frieze Masters 2017: Italian Galleries Dominate London Fair
The sixth Frieze Masters event is taking place in Regent's Park, London, until October 8, 2017, showcasing more than ten galleries from Italy. Among the standout displays are Mazzoleni's exhibition of Alberto Burri from 1966 to the 1990s, along with Burri at Tornabuoni, Robilant and Voena, Nahmad Contemporary, and David Zwirner. Massimo Minini pays tribute to Shusaku Arakawa, while Massimo De Carlo features Pino Pascali's 'Balena' (1966) and Gianfranco Baruchello's 'Fucili Kill'. Cardi displays Gino De Dominicis' self-portraits, and Galleria Continua presents Chen Zhen. Noteworthy pieces in the Spotlight section include Vincenzo Agnetti's 'black paintings' at Zero... and Laura Grisi at P420, alongside works by Lynda Benglis, Craig Kauffman, and Byzantine rings at Les Enluminures. Bacarelli and Botticelli share a booth, with Peter Freeman showcasing a Tuscan crucifix.
Key facts
- Frieze Masters 6th edition runs until October 8, 2017 in Regent's Park, London.
- Over ten Italian galleries or galleries with Italian locations are present.
- Mazzoleni has a dedicated booth for Alberto Burri.
- Burri also appears at Tornabuoni, Robilant and Voena, Nahmad Contemporary, and David Zwirner.
- Massimo Minini pays homage to Shusaku Arakawa.
- Massimo De Carlo shows Pino Pascali's 'Balena' (1966) and Gianfranco Baruchello's 'Fucili Kill'.
- Cardi presents two self-portraits by Gino De Dominicis from the early 1990s.
- Galleria Continua exhibits Chen Zhen.
- Spotlight section includes Vincenzo Agnetti (Zero...) and Laura Grisi (P420).
- Giò Marconi and Luxembourg & Dayan reconstruct Enrico Baj's home and studio.
- Waddington Custot recreates Sir Peter Blake's studio.
- Les Enluminures displays a rare case of Byzantine rings.
- Bacarelli and Botticelli share a stand; Peter Freeman shows a Tuscan wooden crucifix; Galerie Chanel presents Roman busts and marbles.
Entities
Artists
- Alberto Burri
- Paolo Scheggi
- Lucio Fontana
- Consagra
- Shusaku Arakawa
- Pino Pascali
- Gianfranco Baruchello
- Gino De Dominicis
- Chen Zhen
- Vincenzo Agnetti
- Laura Grisi
- Enrico Baj
- Sir Peter Blake
- Lynda Benglis
- Craig Kauffman
- Jan Dibbets
- Julian Schnabel
- Robert Morris
- Saul Steinberg
- Georg Baselitz
- Mimmo Rotella
- Mambor
- Anselmo
- Leo Castelli
- Toby Kamps
Institutions
- Frieze Masters
- Mazzoleni
- Tornabuoni
- Robilant and Voena
- Nahmad Contemporary
- David Zwirner
- Massimo Minini
- Massimo De Carlo
- Cardi
- Galleria Continua
- Zero...
- P420
- Giò Marconi
- Luxembourg & Dayan
- Waddington Custot
- Thomas Dane
- Sprüth Magers
- Alan Cristea Gallery
- Blum & Poe
- Castelli
- Pace Gallery
- Gagosian
- Les Enluminures
- Bacarelli
- Botticelli
- Peter Freeman
- Galerie Chanel
- Blaffer Art Museum
- The Guardian
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Regent's Park
- Naples
- Italy
- Torino
- Turin
- Milan
- Brescia
- Bologna
- San Gimignano
- Beijing
- Les Moulins
- Habana
- Havana
- New York
- Paris
- Los Angeles
- Tokyo
- Berlin
- Houston
- Florence
- West London