Frieze Art Fair 2013, the UK's largest contemporary art fair, took place in London over three days from October 17th to 20th. Organized by the art magazine FRIEZE, the fair is held annually in October. This year, the 11th edition, featured 152 galleries from 30 countries. As always, the venue was located in Regent's Park in north London. The venue was designed by London-based architectural firm Carmody Groarke. The corridors and public spaces were expanded, creating a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere. The fair has often been criticized for being "too expensive" and "too tied to certain galleries." Perhaps in response to these criticisms, this year separate sections were created for established, established galleries and emerging galleries. For example, Gagosian Gallery featured Jeff Koons, showcasing large, kitschy sculptures such as "Cat on a clothes line (yellow), 1994-2001," featuring motifs of cats, hearts, and lobsters. Meanwhile, Kerlin Gallery exhibited a collaborative work by Goldsmiths University graduate students Sam Keogh and Joseph Noonan-Ganley. This year, the African art scene has been attracting more attention than ever in London, and Frieze London also featured works by notable contemporary artists with African roots, including Adel Abdessemed, Meschac Gaba, and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. Two South African galleries also exhibited for the first time.
The Stand Prize, awarded £10,000 to the gallery with the most innovative exhibition, was awarded to Cabinet Gallery in East London. Mark Leckey, winner of the 2008 Turner Prize, exhibited Pierre Klossowski's paintings in his unique style.
In addition, various programs were held throughout the day, including the "Frieze Project," in which artists improvised their works, video and music performances, and "Frieze Talks," in which industry professionals discussed contemporary art topics. The "Bedroom" installation by French contemporary artist Lili Reynaud-Dewar attracted attention. In a performance, the artist, clad in pajamas, appeared in a space where black liquid was spewing from the bed and began reading from the biographical book "In My Room," which influenced the creation of this work. Frieze Talks included discussions on the future of art education and a talk featuring voice performer Meredith Monk.

This year's outdoor exhibition, "Sculpture Park," was curated by Clare Lilley, known as the director of Yorkshire Sculpture Park. In collaboration with the gallery, she blended artworks from different eras, from the 11th to the 20th century, into London's green spaces.

Leaving the Sculpture Park from the Frieze London venue, one arrives at the Frieze Masters venue. Frieze Masters is an art fair that curates historical artworks from ancient times to before 2000 years ago with a contemporary perspective. Since last year, it has been held simultaneously with Frieze London. This year, 120 galleries participated. Many African-related exhibits were also present at this venue.

Next year's London "Frieze Art Fair 2014" will be held for three days from October 16th to 19th, 2014, also in Regent's Park.