Frieze New York 2026, Phillips Watch Auction Record, and More
The 15th edition of Frieze New York is set to take place at The Shed on May 13, showcasing 68 galleries from 26 nations, with a focus on Central and South American exhibitors, thanks to new committee members Fátima González and Omayra Alvarado. Notable participants include Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, and David Zwirner, with Lumi Tan curating the Focus section. Meanwhile, Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction: XXIII achieved a remarkable 74.8 million Swiss francs (approximately $96.3 million), establishing 43 world records, including a Patek Philippe Ref. 2523 that sold for $10.2 million. Additionally, Tiffany & Co. and CFDA introduced the Tiffany x CFDA Jewelry Design Scholar Award for 2026–2027, which provides a $25,000 scholarship. The 2026 Met Gala generated a media impact value of $1.56 billion, while ICFF is scheduled to shift to November in 2027.
Key facts
- Frieze New York opens May 13 at The Shed with 68 galleries from 26 countries.
- Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XXIII set a record at $96.3 million.
- Tiffany & Co. and CFDA launched a Jewelry Design Scholar Award with $25,000 scholarship.
- 2026 Met Gala generated $1.56 billion in media impact value.
- ICFF moves to November starting in 2027.
- Patek Philippe Ref. 2523 'South America' sold for $10.2 million at Phillips.
- K-pop group Aespa had highest celebrity impact at Met Gala with $16.8 million.
- Saint Laurent led fashion brands at Met Gala with $68.5 million in impact value.
Entities
Artists
- Fátima González
- Omayra Alvarado
- Lumi Tan
- Jameel Mohammed
- Robert Wun
- Lisa
- Beyoncé
- Naomi Osaka
- Jordan Roth
- Richard Nadler
- David Chipperfield
- Habib Hajallie
- Koyo Kouoh
- Richard Lewer
- Iluwanti Ken
- Derrick Adams
- Simon de Pury
- Koray Duman
Institutions
- Frieze
- The Shed
- Campeche
- Instituto de Visión
- Gagosian
- Hauser & Wirth
- Pace
- Perrotin
- David Zwirner
- Phillips
- Tiffany & Co.
- Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)
- Khiry
- Launch Metrics
- Condé Nast
- Hearst
- Vogue
- E! News
- ET
- Saint Laurent
- Chanel
- Dior
- Prada
- Bulgari
- Cartier
- Swarovski
- Lorraine Schwartz
- International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
- Milan Design Week
- High Point Market
- Venice Biennale
- Tate Britain
- Carnegie International
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- France
- United Kingdom
- India
- Brazil
- Santa Fe
- Venice
- Russia