Frieze Art Fair

The all-conquering art fair just announced a West Coast edition.

No longer confined to the camp ground, the tent is an increasingly ubiquitous feature of the contemporary architectural landscape, and the structure of choice for art fairs. GARAGE pitches in.

This year's edition of juggernaut art fair Frieze London finds space to tackle sexual politics, institutional racism, and environmental angst but—customary brain Frieze aside—still manages to leave us feeling upbeat.

Lubaina Himid rose to prominence with the Black Art movement in mid-1980s Britain, but was pushed aside in favor of simpler themes and sleeker aesthetics. Now three major shows and a place on the Turner Prize shortlist are heralding a belated rethink.