US EditionAri Emanuel to buy Frieze art fairs from Endeavor
- Endeavor Group Holdings sold Frieze, a global contemporary art organization, to a new events company founded by Ari Emanuel in 2025.
- The sale follows Endeavor's recent privatization by lead investor Silver Lake and aims to focus on core assets while Emanuel forms a consortium-backed company.
- Frieze includes seven major international art fairs, editorial and digital platforms, and will remain led by CEO Simon Fox and his management team collaborating closely with Emanuel.
- Emanuel expressed that his long-standing collaboration with the Frieze team, spanning nearly ten years, has had a meaningful impact on him both in his career and personal life, underscoring his deep connection to their community and goals.
- The acquisition positions Frieze as a foundational asset in Emanuel's company, supporting its growth and innovation in global events and contemporary art engagement.
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Endeavor Selling Frieze To New Ari Emanuel Events Company
Endeavor Group Holdings has inked a deal to sell Frieze, one of the world’s most influential contemporary art organizations, to a new global events and experiences company founded by Ariel Emanuel and backed by a consortium of leading global investors. Frieze, inclusive of its international art fairs and respected editorial and digital platforms, will become […]
Ari Emmanuel Has Purchased Frieze, and Other News – SURFACE
Plus, a Wes Anderson retrospective heads to London, and Jean Nouvel's Fondation Cartier is slated to open in October. Courtesy of Frieze The Frieze brand has been sold to Ari Emmanuel, former CEO of its parent group Endeavor. Ari Emanuel has acquired the Frieze brand--including its seven art fairs, magazine, and London gallery space--in a […]
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