Another layer of exclusivity was introduced at this year s Frieze New York with the Frieze 91 membership programme Photo: Thomas Hawk via Flickr
Frieze New York might have had to present a pared-down fair at The Shed this year, with a limited number of timed-entry tickets and strict protocols in place due to the pandemic, but the necessities of safety also added an air of exclusivity to the fair. The crowded and rushed atmosphere of the previous events on Randall’s Island gave way to a setting that allowed visitors and the art room to breathe.
Another layer of exclusivity that was introduced this year was the Frieze 91 membership programme. The multi-tiered offerings consist of the Select Membership, which includes access to one local fair as well as all of Frieze’s online programming, priced at $1,260 per year for an individual and $2,100 a pair; the All Access Membership, which includes attendance to all three fairs in New York, London, and Lo