Christine Messineo on Frieze New York and the Pulse of May Art Week

Christine Messineo on Frieze New York and the Pulse of May Art Week

May 11, 2026 · 18 min

About this episode

Christine Messineo discusses the mood surrounding Frieze New York and the broader art market during May art week.

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, host Adam Green is joined by Christine Messineo, Director of Americas for Frieze, ahead of Frieze New York. As New York’s May art week gets underway, Christine shares her perspective on the mood surrounding this year’s fair and the broader art market. Adam and Christine discuss what galleries are looking for when they commit to a major fair, how Frieze New York fits into the city’s busy cultural calendar, and the strengths and challenges of its home at The Shed. They also explore how Frieze supports younger galleries, the continued evolution of EXPO Chicago under Frieze ownership, and what visitors can look forward to discovering at this year’s edition of Frieze New York.

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