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Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean is creative director at Frieze Studios. He lives in London, UK.

Drawing on the themes of this year’s Frieze Projects Los Angeles, the photographer reflects on the seduction of the cosmetic image and very Hollywood constructions of allure, artifice and illusion

BY Matthew McLean |

Three of the artist’s projects are presented at Santa Monica Airport—including a little-seen ’zine—exploring physical appearance, gender-hacking and consumer culture

BY Matthew McLean |

How one London non-profit is cornering the crowded market in presents for the art-lover; plus, a gift guide for the creatively curious worldwide

BY Matthew McLean |

In an exhibition at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles that pairs Kelley with contemporary voices, curator Jay Ezra Nayssan explores the late American artist’s shades of loneliness

BY Matthew McLean AND Jay Ezra Nayssan |

At Maureen Paley, London, the artist’s enticing micro-landscapes examine the results of humanity’s interference with ecology

BY Matthew McLean |

On the occasion of the artist’s retrospective at Raven Row, London, Matthew McLean revisits Untitled (Diana)

BY Matthew McLean |

Two decades of the fair in moments, according to Cory Arcangel, Steven Cairns, Lubaina Himid, Mike Nelson, Sarah McCrory and others

BY Chris Waywell AND Matthew McLean |

The Seoul-based private collector and her husband have brought showstopping works to Incheon’s Paradise City resort. She discusses female artists and her hopes for the Korean scene

BY Elizabeth Chun AND Matthew McLean |

At this month's fair, Maestro Dobel Tequila delves deep into Oaxaca's vibrant artisanal heritage

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The photographer creates impossible-to-stage images exploring emotional states in urban life

BY Matthew McLean AND Charlie Engman |

The Michelin starred-chef shares tips for eating in New York during Frieze Week

BY Ignacio Mattos AND Matthew McLean |

The choreographer speaks to Matthew McLean about ‘TANZ’, ‘Ophelia's got Talent’ and her plans for the future

The film producer and collector reflects on working with the likes of Pedro Reyes and Alejandro Jodorowsky, and gives advice for February’s upcoming fairs

BY Matthew McLean AND Moisés Cosío |

The England rugby player and Frieze 91 Committee member talks about his passion for West African art, and Nike Davies-Okundaye, featured in Spotlight at Frieze Masters

BY Matthew McLean AND Maro Itoje |

On adoration in art past and present: from the work of emerging painter Sophie Barber to a Frieze Week show of the late Sam Gilliam

 

BY Matthew McLean |

Discover the rising artist’s impactful monochrome works at the fair, and throughout September in the fashion house’s Seoul flagship store

In Collaboration with Saint Laurent

The acclaimed artist speaks about his the Korean cellist, composer and improviser and the shared legacy of Fluxus performance

BY Christian Marclay AND Matthew McLean |

From a celebration of local talent at the SONGEUN Art and Cultural Foundation to a major museum survey of Hiro Steyerl at MMCA, these are the exhibitions to see during the inaugural Frieze Week Seoul this year

BY Matthew McLean |

The Frieze Seoul Host Committee member explains why the forthcoming fair is a moment ‘to introduce our K-Culture to the world.’

 

BY Matthew McLean AND Woon Kyung Lee |

At Sadie Coles HQ, London, the artist turns his pin-sharp brushwork to depth and volume, conjuring surfaces that seemingly scoop and protrude

BY Matthew McLean |