The 9 Most Intriguing Objects from Frieze New York

Design Milk
19 May 2020

Frieze New York is an incredible annual art fair that is accessed by a scenic ferry up the East River. Rather than cancel this month, organizers converted the entire experience to a fully digital format. With over 200 virtual viewing rooms and thousands of boundary-pushing artworks, we clicked through every page to find our favorite material-pushing objects.

Two teacups are permanently linked by a taut gold chain. The small work with a powerful punch is by the incredible Valeska Soares. Though inescapably held together, they remain as far away as possible (about 1 inches). Labeled “You” and “I”, the 2011 sculpture can be read with layers of different meanings based on the viewer’s own personal experience with love and loss. The piece is 9 years old, but it may be the most relevant and relatable work this month. Presented by Alexander Gray Associates, New York.

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