Frieze and the art fair effect; Lita Albuquerque at Desert X Al Ula

Design and Architecture

Frieze and the art fair effect; Lita Albuquerque at Desert X Al Ula

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Published on Feb 11, 2020, 1:30:00 PM
Total time: 00:28:29

Episode Description

Desert X started in Coachella Valley, and now it’s in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia. Los Angeles artist Lita Albuquerque shares why she chose to participate amidst a furor back home, saying she couldn't miss being in the country at a "historic moment" of dramatic change, especially for women. 

Frieze LA is back for a second outing, bringing a bonanza of art fairs. But not all artists are excited about it. Aaron Axelrod says Frieze contributes to rising housing costs and is making the LA art scene "a little more snooty and less fun." Art critic Jonathan Griffin says the entire art community benefits from the blue chip fair.

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