Contributor
Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean is Editor of Frieze Week and Creative Director at Frieze Studios. He lives in London, UK.

Interviews
‘I Want the Pope on Stage’: Florentina Holzinger Takes on the Church

The choreographer speaks to Matthew McLean about ‘TANZ’, ‘Ophelia's got Talent’ and her plans for the future

BY Florentina Holzinger AND Matthew McLean |
Interviews
Moisés Cosío: ‘Go to As Many Exhibitions As Possible and Have a Beer With As Many People As Possible’

The film producer and collector reflects on working with the likes of Pedro Reyes and Alejandro Jodorowsky, and gives advice for February’s upcoming fairs

BY Matthew McLean AND Moisés Cosío |
Frieze London & Frieze Masters , Videos
How ‘Mama Nike’ Davies-Okunyade Inspires Maro Itoje

The England rugby player and Frieze 91 Committee member talks about his passion for West African art, and Nike Davies-Okundaye, featured in Spotlight at Frieze Masters

BY Matthew McLean AND Maro Itoje |
Frieze London & Frieze Masters , Frieze Week Magazine
Sophie Barber and the Artists Who Love Artists

On adoration in art past and present: from the work of emerging painter Sophie Barber to a Frieze Week show of the late Sam Gilliam

 

BY Matthew McLean |
Collaborations
Saint Laurent Showcases the Korean ‘Artist of Charcoal’ Lee Bae at Frieze Seoul

Discover the rising artist’s impactful monochrome works at the fair, and throughout September in the fashion house’s Seoul flagship store

In Collaboration with Saint Laurent
Features , Frieze Seoul , Frieze Week Magazine
Christian Marclay on Okkyung Lee and Nam June Paik

The acclaimed artist speaks about his the Korean cellist, composer and improviser and the shared legacy of Fluxus performance

BY Christian Marclay AND Matthew McLean |
Frieze Seoul , Frieze Week Magazine , Opinion
The 5 Best Shows to See During Frieze Seoul 2022

From a celebration of local talent at the SONGEUN Art and Cultural Foundation to a major museum survey of Hiro Steyerl at MMCA, these are the exhibitions to see during the inaugural Frieze Week Seoul this year

BY Matthew McLean |
Frieze Week Magazine , Interviews
Collector and Patron Woon Kyung Lee Wants to Give Korean Artists an International Platform

The Frieze Seoul Host Committee member explains why the forthcoming fair is a moment ‘to introduce our K-Culture to the world.’

 

BY Matthew McLean AND Woon Kyung Lee |
Exhibition Reviews , UK Reviews
Daniel Sinsel’s Elaborate Visual Puzzles

At Sadie Coles HQ, London, the artist turns his pin-sharp brushwork to depth and volume, conjuring surfaces that seemingly scoop and protrude

BY Matthew McLean |
Features , Frieze New York , Frieze Week Magazine
What Goes on at a Gallery Dinner?

For some, Frieze Week is synonymous with invitations to eat. One writer explores the sometimes secretive art-world ritual

BY Matthew McLean |
Frieze New York , Frieze Week Magazine , Interviews
Carla Chan on ‘Finding the Poetic Part of the Machine'

The artist discusses responding to nature with technology in her La Prairie collaboration and upcoming exhibition at Tai Kwun, Hong Kong

Sponsored by La Prairie
Features , Frieze New York , Frieze Week Magazine
The John Giorno Foundation Brings Life Back to ‘The Bunker’

A new public program of talks, screenings and Buddhist meditation launches in the art landmark on the Bowery

BY Matthew McLean |
Interviews
Cecilia Alemani: ‘I Think the Shows Have Become More Professional or More Perfected, and Kind of Lost’

The curator talks about her approach to the 59th International Art Exhibition and restoring energy to the Venice Biennale

BY Matthew McLean AND Cecilia Alemani |
Collaborations , Interviews
What Does Jeff Koons Keep in His Glovebox?

As his collaboration with BMW on the special edition of the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is unveiled during Frieze Los Angeles, the renowned artist talks about power, art and driving

In Collaboration with BMW
Collaborations , Frieze Los Angeles , Frieze Week Magazine
Exploring Evolution From Culture to Climate: the Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award 2022 Faces Change Head-On

This year’s initiative, supporting emerging filmmakers, addresses the universal theme of ‘Facing Change’

BY Matthew McLean |
Frieze London , Frieze Week Magazine
Studio Voltaire Takes on New Terrain

As collective reopens its renovated exhibition space we look back at its impressive record of rearing talent, dating back to its tram-shed Clapham days.

BY Matthew McLean |
Frieze London , Frieze Week Magazine , Opinion
The Art of the Feast: Understanding the Glorification of Gluttony

Matthew McLean questions what great feasts throughout art history tell us about plenty and excess

BY Matthew McLean |
Collaborations
Building Stories: Studies in Contrast

From Colorado to Milan, explore remarkable homes where different elements set one another off

In Collaboration with Sotheby's International Realty
Frieze , Frieze Week Magazine
How Yinka Shonibare Is Helping Invigorate Diversity in the Arts

A new limited-edition work by the artist will help fund the third edition of the Frieze × Deutsche Bank Emerging Curators Fellowship in partnership with the V&A East

BY Matthew McLean |
Collaborations
Building Stories: Vessels for Beautiful Lives

From Aspen to Tokyo, explore remarkable homes which blend individual passions with architectural acumen

In Collaboration with Sotheby's International Realty