“Frieze Los Angeles 2025: Highlighting the Finest in International and Local Contemporary Art”
**Frieze Los Angeles 2025: A Tribute to Art and Fortitude at Santa Monica Airport**
For the sixth year in a row, **Frieze Los Angeles** will convert the historical **Santa Monica Airport** into a lively center of creativity, cultural exchange, and artistic progress. This esteemed art fair, taking place from **February 20 to February 23, 2025**, is set to bring together art fans, collectors, and creators from around the world. Featuring over **100 galleries from 20 countries**, Frieze Los Angeles maintains its legacy of merging local excitement with international acclaim, reinforcing Los Angeles’ role as a pivotal influence in the global art community.
### Art Meets Fortitude: Endurance in Difficult Times
In response to the **recent wildfires** impacting the wider Los Angeles region, Frieze Los Angeles has opted to proceed with its annual event, conveying a strong message of solidarity for the city’s art scene. The fair has further reiterated its dedication to recovery initiatives by supporting the **LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund**, which assists affected artists and art professionals.
“Art holds the capability to heal, and our community is open, resilient, and eager to embrace Frieze Los Angeles artists, galleries, and guests with warmth,” remarked **Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete**. The mayor also encouraged visitors to support local accommodations, eateries, and businesses, which exemplify the city’s endurance and creativity.
### Highlights of Frieze Los Angeles 2025
#### **Site-Specific Works: Delving into Perspectives with “Inside Out”**
In tribute to Los Angeles’ multifaceted cultural narrative, the **Art Production Fund** has assembled a unique series of immersive, site-specific installations under the title **Inside Out**. This project examines the ways personal narratives and experiences shape one’s perception of the city. Esteemed artists like **Lita Albuquerque**, **Greg Ito**, **Jackie Amézquita**, and **Dominique Moody** will craft pieces placed throughout the Santa Monica Airport. These public installations will be **free to view**, providing an inspiring prelude to the fair.
#### **Highlighting Established and Up-and-Coming Galleries**
Notable galleries such as **Gagosian**, **Hauser & Wirth**, **Pace Gallery**, and **David Zwirner** will return to Frieze Los Angeles, alongside newcomers like Italy’s **Galleria Lorcan O’Neill** and the internationally acclaimed **Mariane Ibrahim**, which has venues in Paris, Mexico City, and Chicago.
Almost **half of the participating exhibitors** represent Los Angeles, making it convenient for attendees to explore the city’s vibrant contemporary art landscape. Renowned local art institutions like **Blum & Poe**, **Regen Projects**, and **David Kordansky Gallery** will take center stage, along with younger, forward-thinking galleries like **Matthew Brown** and **Sebastian Gladstone**.
#### **Focus: Up-and-Coming Talent Emerging**
This year’s **Focus section**, curated by **Essence Harden**, emphasizes twelve emerging galleries. Venues such as **Bel Ami**, **Dominique Gallery**, **Make Room**, and **Tyler Park Presents** will showcase works from new talents, providing a platform for innovative perspectives and thought-provoking concepts in contemporary art.
#### **Global Influence, Local Connection**
Frieze Los Angeles reaffirms its position as a genuinely global art event, welcoming exhibitors from key cultural centers such as **Shanghai**, **Tokyo**, **Berlin**, **London**, and **São Paulo**. For art collectors and enthusiasts, this fusion of local and international content offers unmatched opportunities to discover works that mirror the extensive diversity of today’s art world.
### Tickets and Event Details
**Frieze Los Angeles** features a combination of exclusive and public experiences to satisfy all attendees. The fair will offer **invitation-only** access on Thursday, February 20, and Friday morning, while general admission will be available **Friday afternoon through Sunday.** Visitors can secure tickets on the [Frieze website](https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-los-angeles/tickets), with **10% of ticket sales** directly benefiting the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund.
**Event Details**:
– **Dates**: February 20 – 23, 2025
– **Location**: Santa Monica Airport, 3027 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405
For those unable to attend in person, **My Modern Met** will offer live coverage of the event on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mymodernmet/) and [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@mymodernmet?lang=en), allowing art enthusiasts worldwide to partake in the celebrations.
### Frieze Los Angeles: A Guiding Light of Art and Community
With its dynamic blend of established galleries, emerging talent,