Despite concerns about attendance due to the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, Frieze Los Angeles proceeded as planned, strengthening community ties among dealers, curators, and artists. This year's event transformed into a supportive reunion, demonstrating the resilience of the local art scene. With all stands sold out and high attendance, many attendees expressed a desire to help local artists impacted by the fires. The fair hosted around 100 exhibitors focusing on Los Angeles artists, with strong sales indicating a successful kickoff despite recent adversities.
"When a city meets this kind of a challenge, you find out what it's made of" - Joanne Heyler, emphasizing the resilience shown in the art community during the catastrophic wildfires.
"After the VIP breakfast, everyone wanted to continue sitting together" - Christine Messineo reflecting on the community spirit fostered during the fair amidst recent challenges.
"I'm thrilled to see that other galleries, advisers, curators and collectors felt the same" - David Maupin commenting on the supportive atmosphere and strong early sales at the fair.
"In people's imaginations, Los Angeles holds this cliché that it's spread out or a little disconnected, but to see so many people show up... is heartening" - Joanne Heyler.
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