The specially commissioned artists' projects includes Cory Arcangel's intervention in the fair’s gallery selection process. Like Willy Wonka, Arcangel hid a golden ticket inside one of hundreds of chocolate bars which were sent to all the galleries who were unsuccessful in their application to this year’s fair. Studiò di Giovanna Simonetta was the finder of the golden ticket and will be allocated a stand at the fair.
Sharon Hayes will present a performance that increases in intensity on each subsequent day of the fair. The performance will be an exposure of the constitution of the fair’s audience and will reflect notions of inclusivity, exclusivity and advantaged information.
Artist Yoko Ono will present a keynote lecture, demonstrating the continued importance of the performative practices and engagement with audiences that she has pursued since the 1960s.
A discussion called 'It's About Time' will be chaired by Jennifer Allen (Writer and Critic) and will explore the recent emphasis on temporality in art exhibitions. While considering historical and philosophical precedents, the panel will explore how and why time has become a tool for curators, and will question the political implications of such an approach.
For other artists' projects, lectures, discussions and other events, visit the Frieze Art Fair website. Here you can also find a list of all the galleries participating in this year's exhibition.
From October 16 - October 19, 2008 in Regent's Park in London
Opening Hours of the Fair:
Thursday 16 October - Saturday 18 October 11am - 7pm
Sunday 19 October 11am - 6pm