Frieze Los Angeles 2026

Frieze Los Angeles 2026
Feb 26, 2026 – Mar 1, 2026

Santa Monica Airport
3027 Airport Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Frieze Los Angeles 2026 returns to Santa Monica Airport from February 26 through March 1, reaffirming its position as one of the most influential gatherings on the international art calendar. Since its debut in 2019, the fair has grown into a vital meeting point for artists, galleries, collectors, and institutions, reflecting both the spirit of Los Angeles and the wider global conversation in contemporary art. Under the leadership of Christine Messineo, this seventh edition continues to strengthen ties across continents while remaining grounded in the city’s singular cultural fabric.

More than 100 galleries from 24 countries will participate, including a significant number of first-time exhibitors. Solo, dual, and thematic presentations underscore the multigenerational character of Los Angeles, where established figures and emerging voices work side by side. Photography plays a central role within this context, with lens-based practices exploring identity, urban transformation, environmental realities, and the evolving language of the image in a media-saturated age. The fair’s curated sections and large-scale installations extend beyond traditional booth formats, inviting visitors into immersive encounters that blur boundaries between disciplines.

A robust public program enhances the fair’s civic dimension. Collaborations with local nonprofit organizations, site-responsive projects, and the debut Los Angeles edition of the Frieze Library initiative—donating artist publications to the Pacific Palisades Library—signal a sustained investment in cultural infrastructure. Pop-ups from beloved local restaurants further root the event in the rhythms of the city, creating a setting that feels distinctly Californian while welcoming an international audience.

At its core, Frieze Los Angeles reflects a community that values experimentation and mutual support. The fair channels the city’s history of artist-led spaces and cross-disciplinary exchange into a platform that resonates far beyond Southern California. In doing so, it positions Los Angeles not only as a host, but as an enduring force shaping the trajectory of contemporary art worldwide.


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