HIGHLIGHTS | Frieze London 2025 – Regent’s Park, London

Frieze London felt a bit inconsistent this year.

In keeping with last year’s radical change to the floorplan, the Focus section has remained at the front near the entrance, giving younger galleries much needed attention. I enjoyed this section a lot, spotlighting some impressive installations and seeing the return of performance art at the fair. Surprises were truly found at every corner.

The main part of Frieze London, however, left a lot to be desired at times. Ceramics and textiles had a much larger presence this time, oftentimes outshining their brethren in painting and sculpture. There is also a pervading interest in highlighting unique materials and techniques. While the middle galleries seemed to put in an effort to be different, the blue-chip galleries stuck to their predictable rosters and uninspiring presentation formats; it felt like we had seen them all before. Nevertheless, interesting things can be found if you try hard enough.

These are my highlights:

T. Venkanna at Gallery Maskara (stand AA6)