Did anyone realize Santa Monica had an airport? Neither do we. Apparently it has been in use since 1917, thus making it one of the oldest continuously operating airports in the United States. Attractive. But besides being a quirky fun fact and a piece of aviation history, the tiny one-airway hub is also the setting for one of Los Angeles’ most eclectic events, the Los Angeles Frieze.
On a dreary, overcast day, the first day of the art fair begins in a windy part of Santa Monica, a long line of ubers and black VIP cars waiting at the entrance. From around the world, collectors, artists, curators and art enthusiasts have gathered in two giant tents to see what happens next in the worlds of art and culture. nowadays. A branch of reliefs Magazine, Frieze was conceived by the title’s founders as an international art fair, with its inaugural event taking place in London in 2003. Twenty years later, the multi-day showcase is one one of the industry’s leading arts events, with festivals in New York, London, Los Angeles and Seoul. This year’s Frieze Fair in Los Angeles includes more than 120 galleries showcasing their work: There’s a marching band accompanied by an accompanying dance troupe playing “Swag Surf” (by the performing artist). Breon Autumn), cute inflatable the size of a small building (from potter Alake Shilling) and copper tortillas in a Chevy truck (artist’s exhibition Ruben Ochoa). And alongside these thought-provoking and memorable moments, are some great fashions.
