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Sir Frank Bowling sprays one of this canvases with a water bottle. The words "7 RCA alumni you won’t want to miss at Frieze London..." are displayed over the image in bold, yellow text.

A sleeping person under green blankets is featured in the foreground, with ethereal green lights in the background. Text indicates an exhibition by Cece Phillips at Public Gallery until October 18, titled "All the corners that are left," focusing on solitude and self-discovery.

Abstract painting by Sir Frank Bowling titled "Watermelon Bight" (2020), featuring vivid washes of pink, yellow, and deep red. Exhibited at Hauser & Wirth's Frieze London booth.

A person in a vibrant, textured mask and yellow robe with a dove on their head, and coloured strings covering their face. The background is a colourful, abstract mural. Text mentions Ken Nwadiogbu winning the Young Generation Art Award 2026 and an exhibition at Frieze London with Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery, focusing on themes of identity, migration, and visibility.

A framed image featuring a blue-tinted artistic rendition of a classical statue face with plant elements. Text overlay reads: "Poppy Jones" with details about the 2025 artwork "Statues Also Die (Man Ray)" referencing a 1953 French film, exhibited at Frieze with Herald St.

A smooth, green marble sculpture by Thomas J Price titled "Through a Steady Gaze" (2025) is displayed. The sculpture features a detailed, expressive head and is showcased at the Hauser & Wirth booth during Frieze London.

The image features a painting titled "Miss Mammy" (2026) by Shaquêlle Whyte, displayed at Frieze with Pippy Houldsworth Gallery. It depicts a person sitting outdoors in nature, surrounded by greenery and a path.

An abstract art piece with various shapes and colors is partially shown. The text reads: "Edmond Brooks‑Beckman. Showing at Cob Gallery until 14 November and at Frieze London in Cob Gallery's booth, Edmond Brooks‑Beckman explores how meaning persists within symbols, language, and inherited forms."

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Posted On: October 14th 2026, 03:50 pm

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Anyone going to #FriezeLondon this week? 👀

The art fair returns to Regent's Park today bringing together nearly 300 galleries to showcase the best in contemporary art practice – including several graduates of the Royal College of Art. There are of course a number of exhibitions opening in galleries across London at the same time.

Image credits in order:
-Frank Bowling working on Watermelon Bight in his studio, 2020. © Frank Bowling. All rights reserved, DACS 2026
-Cece Phillips, Lacquered Landscape (2025) Courtesy of Public Gallery
-Watermelon Bight, 2020, acrylic and acrylic gel on canvas with marouflage, 297.2 x 185.4 cm. Courtesy The Frank Bowling Foundation. Photographed by Eva Herzog. © Frank Bowling Foundation. All rights reserved, DACS 2026
-Ken Nwadiogbu, Portrait of the Artist (2026)
-© Poppy Jones. Courtesy of the artist and Herald St, London & Bologna. Photo by Jack Elliot
Edwards.
-Thomas J Price,Through a Steady Gaze, 2025. Courtesy of the Artist and Hauser & Wirth Photo credit: Jon Etter
-Courtesy the artist and Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London. © Shaqúelle Whyte 2026. Photo: Eva Herzog.
-Courtesy of the artist and Cob Gallery

#Frieze #Art #London

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