Frieze New York may relocate in 2017 due to location complaints

Frieze Art Fair New York faces growing discontent from gallerists over its location on Randall's Island, which is difficult to reach. The fair risks becoming a "one day fair" as many visitors only attend the opening Wednesday, with subsequent days seeing slow business and more tourism than serious collecting. The island is accessible only by a ferry from a single Midtown pier, or via subway to 125th Street followed by a difficult walk. Taxis and Ubers must cross a toll bridge with long queues. Gallerists complain that leaving the fair for a city appointment costs hours and significant money. Rumors are growing that Frieze will move in 2017, possibly to the large piers along the Hudson River, which are more accessible.