Gavin Bown's Enterprise and Standard (Oslo) will exhibit the Norwegian artists Bjarne Melgaard in collaboration with Røros Tweed and Ann Cathrin Høibo at Frieze New York 2013, an Art Fair that features over 180 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. Frieze New York presents the most forward-thinking galleries from around the globe, bringing an international focus to the dynamic contemporary art scene in New York. This will be Frieze's largest event to date. In addition to being able to see and buy art by over 1,000 of the world’s leading artists, visitors can experience Frieze Projects, the fair’s program of artists’ specially commissioned projects and Frieze Talks, a program of debates, panel discussions and keynote lectures.
The fair also includes Frame, a section dedicated to solo artist presentations by emerging galleries and Focus galleries which present curated projects and artworks specially conceived for Frieze New York.
The Sculpture Park, located beside the East River’s waterfront, exhibits new selected works by established and emerging artists and is free to the public.
Frieze New York is housed in a bespoke temporary structure designed by New York-based SO – IL architects. Located in the unique setting of Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan, and overlooking the East River, the fair is easily accessible.
Read more about Frieze Art Fair here: http://friezenewyork.com/
Opening Hours:
Friday, May 10: 11am–7pm
Saturday, May 11: 11am–7pm
Sunday, May 12 : 11am–7pm
Monday, May 13: 11am–6pm
How to get to Randall's Island:
Frieze ferry service:
Services run from the 35th Street Ferry Dock on the East River every fifteen 15 minutes during fair opening hours and take approximately 20 minutes. $12.50 round-trip including booking fee. Tickets only available in advance.
The Frieze Ferry Dock can be reached by public transport. Either take the M34 bus to 34th Street and FDR Drive or via Subway take the 6 train to 33rd Street and Park Ave and walk east to FDR Drive.
Frieze bus Service:
Services run from outside the Guggenheim Museum on 5th Avenue between 88th and 89th Streets approximately every 10 minutes during fair opening hours. The Frieze bus journey time is 15-20 minutes, dependent on traffic. $5.50 round-trip including booking fee. Tickets only available in advance.
Both services run from 30 minutes before and after the opening times of the fair.
On Foot/Bike:
The 103rd Street Footbridge is now open to pedestrians and cyclists 24 hours a day. The bridge is accessible at the East River Esplanade at 103rd Street and FDR Drive. Bike racks are provided within the park.