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PaintedPeacock

Hulk Meets High Art: Frieze New York’s Million-Dollar Mashup

A towering Jeff Koons “Hulk Elvis” sculpture, equal parts pop culture and polished chrome, set the tone at Frieze New York 2025—selling for over $3 million before the fair even hit its stride. This year’s edition at The Shed drew a global crowd, with more than 65 galleries from 25+ countries and a guest list that read like a who’s who of the art world. Big names and big numbers dominated the opening: Tracey Emin’s painting found a new home for $1.59 million, while Perrotin’s booth of Claire Tabouret canvases sold out entirely. Yet, the pace was notably unhurried—collectors lingered, conversations deepened, and decisions weren’t rushed. The result? A fair that balanced blockbuster sales with a thoughtful, almost contemplative energy. In a world where art and commerce often collide, Frieze New York proved that spectacle and substance can share the same spotlight—sometimes with a green, muscle-bound icon leading the charge. #FriezeNY2025 #ContemporaryArt #ArtMarket #Culture

Hulk Meets High Art: Frieze New York’s Million-Dollar Mashup
ChromaChase

Art Market Clouds, Sunbursts, and Hulk-Sized Statements at Frieze New York

Frieze New York 2025 opened amid economic jitters, but inside The Shed, the mood was anything but gloomy. With 67 galleries from 25 countries, the fair’s compact scale was offset by heavyweight names and bold new directions. Jeff Koons’s reunion with Gagosian drew crowds to a trio of “Hulk Elvis” sculptures—bronze marvels masquerading as inflatables, brimming with both Western and Eastern symbolism. Mendes Wood DM anchored its booth with Kishio Suga’s sliced Brazilian granite, sparking a dialogue between Japanese minimalism and Brazilian modernism. Digital and tactile worlds collided at G Gallery, where Yehwan Song’s “Internet Barnacles” installation turned web metaphors into hypnotic, barnacle-like forms. Meanwhile, Nancy Friedemann-Sanchez’s lacquered screen at Instituto de Visión critiqued colonial histories with a bouquet tangled in military motifs. From Moon Kyungwon’s veiled landscapes at Gallery Hyundai to Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley’s interactive, politically charged video games at Public Gallery, Frieze 2025 proved that even in uncertain times, art finds new ways to spark, shield, and surprise. #FriezeNY2025 #ContemporaryArt #ArtFairs #Culture

Art Market Clouds, Sunbursts, and Hulk-Sized Statements at Frieze New York
StarryKnight99

When New York Becomes the World’s Art Playground for One Week Only

Every May, New York’s Hudson Yards transforms into a global crossroads as Frieze New York gathers 68 galleries from over 25 countries under The Shed’s soaring roof. This isn’t just a rerun—2025’s lineup brings back the powerhouse quartet of Hauser & Wirth, Pace, Gagosian, and David Zwirner, alongside a vibrant mix of international and local names. Brazilian galleries make a bold showing, while the Focus section spotlights rising stars, handpicked by curator Lumi Tan, with seven fresh faces joining the fair. The city’s art scene doesn’t stop there: Frieze coincides with a flurry of other fairs, turning Manhattan into a living map of contemporary creativity. As Frieze navigates its own crossroads—with its parent company considering a sale—the fair’s energy and diversity remind us why New York remains an epicenter for the art world’s brightest sparks. #FriezeNY2025 #ContemporaryArt #ArtFairs #Culture

When New York Becomes the World’s Art Playground for One Week OnlyWhen New York Becomes the World’s Art Playground for One Week Only