20th Century Icons at Frieze Masters
Encounter some of the last century's most significant artists at the fair, including Pablo Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, Philip Guston, Andy Warhol, Joan Miró, Francis Bacon, Henri Matisse, Lee Kang-so and Helen Frankenthaler
Encounter some of the last century's most significant artists at the fair, including Pablo Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, Philip Guston, Andy Warhol, Joan Miró, Francis Bacon, Henri Matisse, Lee Kang-so and Helen Frankenthaler
Galleries at Frieze Masters are renowned for showing works by the 20th century's most influential and radical artists. Highlights include....
An exhibition of important works by pioneering female artists including, Helen Frankenthaler and Bridget Riley. (Berggreun Gallery, Frieze Masters, Stand G7).
Kasmin’s presentation exploring geometric abstraction, landscape, and the figure, bringing together works by over twenty modern masters including Lynne Drexler, Henri Matisse and Andy Warhol. The booth is anchored by Lee Krasner’s large-scale Number 2 (1951) which has not been on public view since the time of its creation (Kasmin, Frieze Masters, Stand E10).
Lyndsey Ingram's group of exceptionally fine Lucian Freud 'B.A.T’ etchings, which come directly from the estate of Freud's printers Marc and Dorothea Balakjian, with whom the artist worked for over 25 years (Lyndsey Ingram, Frieze Masters, Stand C8).
Galerie Mitterrand's solo show of sculptures by Niki de Saint-Phalle. The gallery has since represented the artist’s work and has collaborated continuously with the artist’s estate following her death in 2002 (Galerie Mitterrand, Frieze Masters, Stand A7).
Hauser & Wirth's survey presentation focuses on works by Louise Bourgeois, together with other master works by artists including Philip Guston and Sigmar Polke (Hauser & Wirth, Frieze Masters, Stand D1).
A solo presentation of works by Lee Kang-So, showcasing the renowned Korean artist's unconventional and experimental approach (Gallery Hyundai, Frieze Masters, Stand E1).
A solo show by Carlos Cruz-Diez who redefined the parameters and meaning of painting; his own theory of colour results as much from his interest in scientific and philosophical theories of perception as from his reading of Western art history, which he sees as a constant attempt to frame colour (Galleria Continua, Frieze Masters, Stand A6).
Helly Nahmad, London will present Joan Miró – After The War; a selection of paintings, works on paper and painted textiles executed between 1946 and 1973, emphasising Miró’s unique and ever-evolving approach to materials and form (Helly Nahmad, Frieze Masters, Stand F5).
Marlborough's presentation of figurative works by Francis Bacon alongside vibrant abstract shapes and scenes from popular culture by artists including Frank Auerbach, Patrick Caulfield, Maggi Hambling and RB Kitaj, embracing the range of influence and experimentation that defined the artistic spirit of the time (Marlborough, Frieze Masters, Stand F7).
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Main image: Helen Frankenthaler, Beyond, 1963, Acrylic on canvas, 116.2 x 215.3 cm, courtesy of the Artist and Berggruen