10 Must-See Frieze London 2023 Artworks by Female Artists
Featuring Farah Al Qasimi, Cao Fei, Marina Abramović and more.
Frieze, the highly acclaimed contemporary art fair, has returned to London. As per usual, beyond the entrance doors, a vibrant array of modern art awaits, featuring paintings, sculptures, installations and various other forms of infectious artistic expression.
But Frieze London offers more than just a visual feast. It provides a platform for exclusive talks, panel discussions and other events that delve into the world of contemporary art and its cultural significance. Moreover, the fair places a special emphasis on celebrating the very best female artists of our time. Of course, we couldn’t resist the opportunity to handpick some of our favorite pieces by the remarkable women creatives showcased at the fair.
Our standout favorites include Emirati photographer Farah Al Qasimi; English conceptual artist Gillian Wearing; British painter Tahnee Lonsdale; Margate-based sculptor Lindsey Mendic; Chinese multimedia artist Cao Fei; multimedia South Korean artist Ayoung Kim; multidisciplinary Scottish artist Morag Keil; Swiss contemporary pop artist Sylvie Fleury; Serbian conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramović; and photo-based American artist Deana Lawson.
Keep scrolling to discover the artworks, alongside information about the galleries showcasing the pieces and the specific booth locations at the fair.
Frieze London 2023 Installation by Farah Al Qasimi. François Ghebaly, D9.
© Farah Al Qasimi. Courtesy François Ghebaly, Los Angeles. Photo: GRAYSC.
My Charms, 2021 by Gillian Wearing. Maureen Paley, C20.
© Gillian Wearing. Courtesy Maureen Paley, Hove. Photo: Stephen James.
FANTASIA, 2023 by Tahnee Lonsdale. Night Gallery, C21.
© Tahnee Lonsdale. Courtesy Night Gallery, Los Angeles. Photo: Night Gallery.
I’m Sorry for Everything, 2023 by Lindsey Mendick. Carl Freedman Gallery, A1.
© Lindsey Mendick. Courtesy Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate. Photo: Hypebae.
Duotopia, 2022 by Cao Fei. Sprüth Magers, A22.
© Cao Fei. Courtesy Sprüth Magers, London. Photo: Sprüth Magers.
Syntax and Sorcery, 2022 by Ayoung Kim. Gallery Hyundai, S8.
© Ayoung Kim. Courtesy Gallery Hyundai, Seoul. Photo: Gallery Hyundai.
Clock, 2023 by Morag Keil. Project Native Informant, C1.
© Morag Keil. Project Native Informant, London. Photo: Project Native Informant.
S.F., 2023 (Revisited) by Sylvie Fleury. Sprüth Magers.
© Sylvie Fleury. Courtesy Sprüth Magers, London. Photo: Sprüth Magers.
Energy Clothes, 2023 (Revisited) by Marina Abramović. Galerie Krinzinger Vienna.
© Marina Abramović. Courtesy Marina Abramović Archives. Photo: Marco Anelli.
White Spider, 2019 by Deana Lawson. David Kordansky Gallery, E1.
© Deana Lawson. Courtesy David Kordansky Gallery, Los Angeles. Photo: David Kordansky Gallery.
