Victoria Siddall Praised by Gallerists at Frieze London 2016
At Frieze London 2016, director Victoria Siddall received widespread acclaim from Italian gallerists for elevating the fair's quality. Umberto Raucci and Carlo Santamaria described Frieze as a multifaceted event catering to diverse tastes, noting its non-purely commercial focus. Paola Potena of Lia Rumma praised the well-prepared audience. Laura Chiari of Lorcan O'Neill credited Siddall with improving artwork quality since taking over. Franco Noero, a participant since the second edition, expressed pride in the fair's growth alongside his gallery. The fair featured monographic presentations: Marianne Boesky showed Hans Op De Beeck's installation 'The Silent Library' (2016); Gagosian exhibited Edmund de Waal's porcelain works; Hauser & Wirth simulated an artist's studio with varied objects. Frieze London ran from October 6–9 at Regent's Park, London.
Key facts
- Victoria Siddall is director of Frieze and Frieze Masters.
- Italian gallerists Umberto Raucci, Carlo Santamaria, Paola Potena, Laura Chiari, and Franco Noero praised Siddall.
- Marianne Boesky Gallery presented Hans Op De Beeck's 'The Silent Library' (2016).
- Gagosian exhibited Edmund de Waal's porcelain works.
- Hauser & Wirth created a simulated artist's studio.
- Frieze London took place October 6–9, 2016 at Regent's Park, London.
- The fair was described as having a non-purely commercial objective.
- Siddall was credited with improving the quality of exhibited works.
Entities
Artists
- Hans Op De Beeck
- Edmund de Waal
- Giorgio Morandi
Institutions
- Frieze
- Frieze Masters
- Lia Rumma
- Lorcan O'Neill
- Marianne Boesky Gallery
- Gagosian
- Hauser & Wirth
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Regent's Park
- Naples
- Italy
- Milan
- Rome