Entrance to Frieze Art Fair 2010, Regent's Park London. © Photo: Lindsay Pollock

Following an event packed week at London’s Frieze Art Fair, I can confidently state that the contemporary art market has plenty of stamina and pep. Sales were selectively brisk. I believe many of the exhibitors made money, though I did hear moans from some quarters that results were just “comme ci, comme ca.”

Another observation: while overwhelmingly artwork lacked content, other than art historical references, or the artist’s own working process, I did notice a smattering of artworks addressing the decline of the U.S. — often the handiwork of American artists — a potentially interesting theme for collectors in search of an subject.

Stay tuned for fair photos which will be forthcoming.

In the meantime, here are links to my Art Newspaper Frieze coverage, including a story on what makes a good fair stand, and another on the role of sexual content in fair, which left me questioning does sex sell?

Standing Out from the Crowd LINK HERE

Does Sex Really Sell? LINK HERE