Unveiling Frieze Sculpture 2025: ‘In the Shadows’ in London’s Regent’s Park

As London's vibrant autumn begins to unfurl, a cherished cultural landmark reclaims its magnificent stage: Frieze Sculpture returns to the verdant embrace of Regent's Park. This year, prepare to wander through an open-air gallery unlike any other, where art unfolds freely amidst nature's grandeur, all under the intriguing banner of 'In the Shadows'. It's an invitation to step off the well-trodden path and discover captivating narratives etched in stone, metal, and light, promising a profound artistic dialogue that whispers secrets within the park's historic contours.More than just an exhibition, Frieze Sculpture stands as London's premier public art event, transforming the heart of the city into a sprawling canvas for global artistic brilliance. Coinciding seamlessly with the prestigious Frieze London and Frieze Masters, this accessible, compelling showcase offers a rare opportunity for discerning travelers to immerse themselves in contemporary creation, explore diverse perspectives, and engage with the cutting edge of modern sculpture. It's an essential destination for those seeking not just sights, but genuine cultural immersion and intellectual enrichment, a true highlight in the city's dynamic autumn calendar.

This year’s edition of <a href="https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-sculpture">Frieze Sculpture</a> opens on 17 September in The Regent’s Park, London, and runs until 2 November 2025. Free to attend, the 13th iteration of this much-celebrated annual public art event features 14 leading international artists, whose sculptures are positioned throughout the historic English Gardens.Frieze Sculpture coincides with <a href="https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-london-frieze-masters">Frieze London and Frieze Masters</a> which also take place in The Regent’s Park, 15 – 19 October 2025.<figure role="group">

<figcaption class="portrait-image-caption caption-text">Erwin Wurm, Ghost (Substitutes), 2022. Aluminium, paint, 300 × 87 × 56 cm. © Erwin Wurm / Bildrecht, Wien 2025. Courtesy: Thaddaeus Ropac. Photo: Markus Gradwohl </figcaption>

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For the first time, curator Fatoş Üstek has introduced an overarching connecting theme and a title for Frieze Sculpture: ‘In the Shadows’. This year’s exhibition imagines the shadow not as an ominous portent but as a creative and generative space where memory, material and myth intersect. The selected artists engage with shadows both as an idea and a literal physical phenomenon, exploring themes such as ecological absence, traces of ancestry, bodily imprints and sculptural metaphors. From Andy Holden’s bronze birdcalls and Reena Saini Kallat’s colossal sound sculptures to Jaune Quick-to-See Smith’s tribute to Indigenous memory, each piece transforms absence into presence and silence into expression.

Whether through Erwin Wurm’s spectral garments, Burcak Bingöl's transformative use of clay-rich soil from The Regent’s Park or the regenerative visions of Henrique Oliveira and Grace Schwindt, the sculptures share a common urgency, inviting us to look for what is hidden.<figure role="group">

<figcaption>Andy Holden, Auguries, 2024. Courtesy: Kröller-Müller Museum. Photo: Marjon Gemmeke</figcaption>

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Frieze Sculpture 2025 will also feature a dynamic programme of tours, activations and performances offering a deeper insight into the artworks and curatorial process, including a costumed procession by Assemble, drawing performances and workshops by Simon Hitchens, live performances by Lucía Pizzani with Lucia Pietroiusti, and curator-led walks with Üstek.<figure role="group">

<figcaption>Reena Saini Kallat, Requiem (The Last Call), 2024. Lacquered mild steel, audio component. Courtesy: the artist and Nature Morte. Photo: Jeetin Jagdish Sharma</figcaption>

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Üstek says: ‘“In the Shadows” offers a curatorial perspective that embraces the unknown, the concealed and the forgotten. Shadows are zones of potential, where stories unfold quietly yet powerfully, often out of sight. The artists this year reflect these tensions with profound insight: their works address ecological vulnerability, historical erasure and human transformation. My hope is that as visitors journey through The Regent’s Park, they come to see that what resides in the shadows may contain the seeds of change.’

Frieze Sculpture partners with London Sculpture Week (20 – 28 September 2025), a city-wide celebration of public art that unites four major initiatives: Frieze Sculpture, the Fourth Plinth, Sculpture in the City and The Line. Now in its fourth edition, London Sculpture Week underscores London’s vibrant role as a global cultural capital with a huge amount of open space, providing innovative opportunities for the public to engage with contemporary sculpture in outdoor settings. Frieze Sculpture supports the London Sculpture Week programme with a conference at the Warburg Institute on 26 September.<figure role="group">

<figcaption>David Altmejd, Nymph 3, 2025. Bronze. Courtesy: White Cube. Photo: Frankie Tyska © the artist</figcaption>

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<h3>Artists and Galleries Participating in Frieze Sculpture 2025</h3>

Simon Hitchens, Bearing Witness to Things Unseen, 2025

Presented by CLOSE Gallery

Timur Si-Qin, Last of the Wild and Free (Rhododendron calophytum), 2025

Presented by Albion Jeune

Reena Saini Kallat, Requiem (The Last Call), 2024

Presented by Nature Morte

Burçak Bingöl, Unit Terrenum Rosa, 2025

Presented by Galeri Nev İstanbul

Lucía Pizzani, The Tale of the Eye, the Snake and the Seed, 2025

Presented by Galleria Doris Ghetta and Victoria Law Projects

Grace Schwindt, When I Remember Through You, 2025

Presented by Galerie Peter Kilchmann

Abdollah Nafisi, Neighbours, 2025

Presented by Dastan

Henrique Oliveira, Desnatureza 8, 2025

Presented by Almeida & Dale and Galerie Georges-Philippe & Nathalie Vallois

Erwin Wurm, Ghost (Substitutes), 2022

Presented by Thaddaeus Ropac

Assemble, Fibredog, 2025

Presented by Plinth

Elmgreen & Dragset, Life Rings, Fig. 3, 2023

Presented by Pace Gallery

David Altmejd, Nymph 1 Nymph 2 Nymph 3, 2025

Presented by White Cube

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, King of the Mountain, 2024–2025

Presented by Garth Greenan Gallery and Stephen Friedman Gallery

Andy Holden, Auguries (Lament), 2025

Presented by Seventeen and Hidde van Seggelen

<h3>Further Information</h3>

Bloomberg Connects returns as the Official Digital Guide for Frieze Sculpture. Available on the Bloomberg Connects app, the free guide comprising exclusive content and an audio tour narrated by Üstek will be accessible throughout the exhibition’s run, offering an innovative way for users to engage with the artworks from anywhere in the world. To access the free guide, download the Bloomberg Connects app from Google Play or the App Store.

<a href="https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-sculpture">Frieze Sculpture</a>, The Regent’s Park, 16 October – 2 November 2025.

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Simon Hitchens

Mark your calendars for 2025, because Simon Hitchens is set to captivate us with an exhibition aptly titled Bearing Witness to Things Unseen at CLOSE Gallery. What an evocative name, isn't it? It immediately hints at the profound introspection and the quest for hidden truths that often define Hitchens's powerful sculptural work, urging us to look beyond the obvious. Presented by the always insightful CLOSE Gallery, this promises to be an exhibition that truly invites contemplation and challenges our perceptions of the world around us—and perhaps, within us.

Timur Si-Qin

You know, one artist who consistently makes you pause and reflect is Timur Si-Qin. His work, evocatively titled Last of the Wild and Free (Rhododendron calophytum), presented by Albion Jeune, truly resonates. That title alone immediately conjures a poignant sense of vanishing wilderness, doesn't it? But then he grounds that grand, almost mournful statement in the specificity of a particular plant, the Rhododendron calophytum, rooting the conceptual in a tangible, vulnerable piece of nature. The fact it's dated 2025, just around the corner, adds an intriguing layer, making you wonder if it's a premonition, a speculative future, or a direct observation of an ongoing ecological narrative. It's a powerful piece that really nudges you to contemplate our place within the natural world.

Reena Saini Kallat

Prepare to be moved by Reena Saini Kallat's powerful 2024 work, Requiem (The Last Call). This isn't just a static piece; it's a profound sound sculpture, intricately fashioned from lacquered mild steel. The genius lies in its audio component, which transforms the physical form into a resonant meditation on endings and farewells, truly embodying the spirit of a 'requiem' and that evocative 'last call.' It’s a piece that truly stays with you.

Burçak Bingöl

Alright, so you know how we've been talking about artists who are truly masters of transformation, especially when it comes to materials straight from the earth? You absolutely have to keep an eye out for Burçak Bingöl's latest work. Her piece, Unit Terrenum Rosa – which, by the way, is such a beautifully evocative title for something born of the ground – is set to be unveiled in 2025 and is presented by Galeri Nev İstanbul. Given Bingöl’s remarkable ceramic practice, which consistently elevates humble clay-rich soil into incredibly intricate and thought-provoking forms, this piece is bound to be a stunning example of just how powerfully soil can be reimagined and transformed.

Lucía Pizzani

Keep your calendars marked for Lucía Pizzani's upcoming piece, bearing the wonderfully evocative title, The Tale of the Eye, the Snake and the Seed. Slated for 2025, and brought to us through the exciting collaboration of Galleria Doris Ghetta and Victoria Law Projects, this work already whispers promises of deep symbolism, likely delving into profound cycles of perception, transformation, and genesis – truly the kind of thoughtful, layered narrative we’ve come to expect from Pizzani.

Grace Schwindt

Keep an eye out for Grace Schwindt's intriguing new work, When I Remember Through You, slated for 2025 and presented by the esteemed Galerie Peter Kilchmann. Schwindt, known for her profound explorations of memory, history, and the often-unseen threads that connect us, seems poised to delve into how collective recollections—or perhaps even inherited narratives—shape our understanding of the world. The title itself suggests a beautiful, almost empathetic process of shared remembering. It’s precisely this kind of reflective and reconstructive approach that aligns so perfectly with our theme of regenerative visions, offering a compelling look at how we might re-examine the past to foster new, more resilient futures.

Abdollah Nafisi

Keep your eyes peeled for Abdollah Nafisi's upcoming work, Neighbours, slated for 2025. What a title, right? It immediately makes you ponder the myriad facets of connection and proximity – whether it’s the person next door, the global community, or even our shared past and uncertain future. Knowing that it’s presented by Dastan, a gallery renowned for showcasing powerful contemporary voices, only amplifies the anticipation. You can bet this piece will delve deep into the nuances of human interaction and our collective spaces, offering a compelling reflection that feels both intimate and expansive.

Henrique Oliveira

You know Henrique Oliveira, right? He's absolutely brilliant at taking something as humble as reclaimed wood and transforming it into these mind-bending, almost organic architectural forms. His work truly embodies the idea of 'regenerative visions' – not just in how he repurposes materials, but in how he breathes new life into them, creating something utterly vital from what was discarded. His upcoming piece, Desnatureza 8, slated for 2025 and presented by Almeida & Dale and Galerie Georges-Philippe & Nathalie Vallois, promises to continue this fascinating dialogue, pushing the boundaries of how we perceive both natural and urban landscapes through a truly regenerative lens. It's definitely one to look out for if you're into art that truly rebuilds and re-envisions!

Erwin Wurm

Stepping into the world of Erwin Wurm, you're immediately struck by his unique take on the everyday. His 2022 piece, Ghost (Substitutes), is a brilliant example, presenting what we might call 'spectral garments' – meticulously crafted aluminium and paint forms that evoke the eerie, yet strangely familiar, presence of empty clothes. It's as if a wearer has just vanished, leaving behind the ghost of their form, or perhaps these are stand-ins, substitutes, for the human body itself, prompting us to ponder absence, memory, and the uncanny weight of what's left behind.

Assemble

If you're keeping an eye on the art scene, you absolutely have to mark down "Assemble" as a must-see. This intriguing new work, set to debut in 2025, is coming from the innovative minds of Fibredog. And when you hear it's being presented by Plinth, you know it's going to be something substantial – something that might just challenge us to think about how we build, connect, and, well, assemble our world.

Elmgreen & Dragset

You know Elmgreen & Dragset, those witty masterminds who constantly make us rethink the mundane? Well, their latest offering, Life Rings, Fig. 3 (2023), presented by Pace Gallery, is quintessentially them. The title itself is so evocative – 'Life Rings' immediately conjures images of rescue and salvation, but 'Fig. 3' hints at a sequence, almost like a scientific diagram of a problem or an ongoing struggle. Knowing their knack for subtly subverting expectations and turning ordinary objects into poignant commentaries on everything from societal structures to human fragility, you can bet this isn't just about saving lives. It's probably a profound, perhaps even darkly humorous, look at our perceived safety nets or the ongoing search for meaning in a turbulent world. Definitely one to ponder!

David Altmejd

If you're familiar with the often complex, boundary-pushing sculptures of David Altmejd, then his upcoming series, *Nymph 1 Nymph 2 Nymph 3*, is definitely one to anticipate. Set to emerge in 2025, these bronze pieces take the ethereal, elusive figures of classical mythology – the nymphs – and ground them in a material renowned for its permanence and weighty presence. The very title, a sequence of three, invites contemplation: are they aspects of the same being, a narrative progression, or distinct spirits captured in a moment? It's a fascinating juxtaposition that promises to delve deep into themes of nature, transformation, and the timeless allure of the mythical, all while showcasing Altmejd's signature ability to blend the delicate with the monumental.

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith

You know, if you’re keen on art that really makes you think, you absolutely have to pay attention to Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. Her newest piece, King of the Mountain, dated 2024–2025 and presented by Garth Greenan Gallery and Stephen Friedman Gallery, is a prime example of her incredible ability to weave contemporary artistic expression with profound historical resonance. As a renowned artist from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation, Smith's work consistently taps into the rich tapestry of Indigenous memory, often exploring themes of land, identity, and the enduring spirit of Native peoples. King of the Mountain promises to be another powerful dialogue, inviting us to consider our relationship with the natural world and the deep, ancestral connections that shape our understanding of place.

Andy Holden

Oh, you’ll definitely want to keep Andy Holden on your radar! Presented by Seventeen and Hidde van Seggelen, his upcoming piece, Auguries (Lament), slated for 2025, sounds absolutely compelling. Given the title, you can almost hear those ancient ‘bronze birdcalls’ echoing through time – a sort of metallic, mournful sound, perhaps. It perfectly evokes that feeling of deciphering old warnings or prophecies, but with a palpable sense of sorrow, as if lamenting what those auguries truly foretold, or what we’ve perhaps failed to heed.

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Event Details

Dates:

Frieze Sculpture: October 16 – November 2, 2025

Coinciding with Frieze London and Frieze Masters.

Location:

The Regent’s Park, London

Admission:

Free to attend

Digital Guide:

Explore the exhibition via the Bloomberg Connects app.

Part of:

London Sculpture Week – a key event in London’s vibrant cultural scene.

More Info:

frieze.com/fairs/frieze-sculpture

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As "Frieze Sculpture in Regent's Park: Unveiling 'In the Shadows'" invites you to step into its world, remember that this isn't merely an exhibition; it's a unique cultural journey. Each carefully placed piece beckons you to pause, ponder, and discover the hidden meanings and profound beauty woven into their forms. We warmly encourage you to experience this truly thought-provoking open-air gallery, set against the stunning backdrop of London's iconic Regent's Park, and let the art speak to your soul.

For more information on the exhibition and participating artists, please visit the official Frieze website at <a href="https://www.frieze.com/">frieze.com</a>.

Unveiling Frieze Sculpture 2025: ‘In the Shadows’ in London’s Regent’s Park

Simon Hitchens

Timur Si-Qin

Reena Saini Kallat

Burçak Bingöl

Lucía Pizzani

Grace Schwindt

Abdollah Nafisi

Henrique Oliveira

Erwin Wurm

Assemble

Elmgreen & Dragset

David Altmejd

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith

Andy Holden

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