Frieze Reviews
Frieze has an overall rating of 3.9 based on 49 reviews. Customer feedback on Frieze is mixed: Frieze reviewers highlight positive aspects like wide selection of contemporary art, user-friendly interface, excellent customer service, and secure payment options, which strongly appeal to art collectors, art enthusiasts, and interior designers. However, Frieze is often criticized for its high shipping costs, limited return policy, occasional website glitches, and lack of detailed product descriptions.
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All Frieze Reviews (49)
rhondashahan2238
May 30, 2026
"Showed Up on Time, So No Complaints There"
The magazine arrived when it was supposed to, which I appreciated because I’ve had a few orders like this take forever in the past. It came in good condition too, so that was a plus. Nothing especially exciting about the whole experience, but it did what it said it would. I’m happy enough with it, even if it was straightforward
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JulianPrzybyla
May 18, 2026
"I got the digital archive access on frieze.com..."
I got the digital archive access on frieze.com for some art research, and it’s been really useful. I wasn’t totally sure if it would be worth it at first, but I ended up finding way more older articles than I expected. The search works well overall, though sometimes I had to try a few different terms to get exactly what I was looking for, which I guess is normal with big archives, right? It’s just nice having so much in one place instead of digging around all over the internet.
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CallieBash
May 08, 2026
"Really Enjoyed My Time at Frieze"
I went to Frieze and had a really nice time. I was pleasantly surprised by the food options, they were better than I expected, even if a little pricey, but that’s standard for events like this. The toilets and seating areas were decent, though a few spots did get a bit crowded at times. Overall, it was easy to get around and felt well organised. Grateful for such a smooth and enjoyable experience. A solid 4 stars from me.
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AlexandraTeasley
May 02, 2026
"Nice variety, but why not go a little broader?"
I liked the diversity of options overall, and it definitely kept things interesting. That said, couldn’t it cover an even wider range? It’s good as it is, but with a bit more variety, it could be so much better.
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john_Daffin04
April 28, 2026
"Refund went smoothly"
I ended up cancelling my order, and the refund came through quickly. Support was friendly and didn’t make it a hassle, which I appreciated. Overall, it was handled well
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Sean_hearon79
April 26, 2026
"Quick support response"
I reached out to support and they got back to me fast. Nothing over the top, but it was nice not having to wait around.
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charles1997
April 13, 2026
"Usually a Solid Place for Art Talks"
I mostly end up on frieze for the talks, interviews, and art programming, and it’s usually good. Some of the interviews feel really thoughtfully chosen, and I often find myself wondering if other people in the art world are watching the same ones because a few are genuinely worth talking about. Every now and then a session gets a little too academic for my taste, but there’s enough variety that I almost always find something interesting to watch or read. Overall, I’d give it 4 stars.
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JohnLayton
March 28, 2026
"I used frieze before going to look…"
I used Frieze before going to look through the galleries and exhibitors, and it was really helpful. The quality felt very solid, like lots of big serious names, but also a few newer ones I hadn’t heard of, which was nice. Kind of gave me a better sense of what I wanted to see before getting there, instead of just wandering around and… yeah, getting overwhelmed. It made planning the visit much easier.
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RichardDouglas_59
March 26, 2026
"Easy to Get Around"
Getting into the venue was easy, the lifts were just a bit slow at times.
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tracy_Britt99
March 24, 2026
"Security was fine, just took a while"
Security was okay overall, but it felt a bit slow, maybe around 20 minutes or so to get through. The staff were fine, nothing amazing but they did their job and kept things moving as best they could.
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AmberGuerra
March 24, 2026
"I tried to give it a…"
I tried to give it a chance, well, I tried for a while, but the pages were loading so slowly and the menus felt all over the place. Even finding basic info took way longer than it should have, so I eventually just gave up.
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alice_Walker76
March 02, 2026
"Didn’t feel worth the risk"
This just wasn’t worth the money for me. I’m careful about what I spend on, especially when I’m not sure it’ll deliver, and this felt like too much of a gamble. Maybe it works better for others, but I didn’t feel like I got enough value out of it.
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RobertTompkins
March 01, 2026
"Info was there, but took some digging"
The Frieze site did have the dates and location listed, which was helpful, but finding the ticket and entry details felt like more effort than it should’ve been. Maybe I’m just tired of having to hunt around every event site for basic info, but it would be nicer if everything was a bit clearer upfront. Not a bad experience, just a little draining.
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ricky_Hardwick76
February 17, 2026
"I went to Frieze thinking it might..."
I went to Frieze thinking it might be a bit chaotic, like long lines and people everywhere, but honestly... it was fine? The crowd flow was better than I expected, and the lines kept moving without that stuck-in-place feeling. Staff seemed to know what they were doing too, just keeping things calm and moving along. So yeah, easy day overall, which was a nice surprise.
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peggy_Taylor73
February 13, 2026
"I did meet a few collectors, which..."
I did meet a few collectors, which was nice, but it wasn’t always the most useful experience. Some conversations were great, others felt like networking for the sake of networking — always a thrilling adventure, of course.
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justinhill1680
February 12, 2026
"Decent paper, but the print quality needs work"
The paper itself felt good, so I’ll give them credit for that, but the colors came out looking a bit dull compared to what I expected. It wasn’t terrible, just not the quality I feel I paid for. I think they should be more upfront about how the final print might look or take more responsibility when the colors don’t come out right.
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Gene_clark04
February 07, 2026
"Solid source for art news"
I check Frieze every so often, maybe a couple times a month, mostly for art news and fair updates. Overall, it feels reliable, and since Frieze is such a known name, I trust it more than a lot of random art blogs out there. Some of the articles can get a bit too academic or high-level for the average reader, but the information usually seems well researched. The site itself works fine for me too. I’d give it around 4 out of 5 stars.
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james1995
February 05, 2026
"Fun vibe, but wow it got crowded"
I actually had a good time at the event. The atmosphere was cool and there were moments where I was really enjoying myself, but then it would suddenly feel way too packed and loud, which got a little overwhelming. One minute I was having fun, the next I just wanted a bit of space. Still, overall it was a decent experience and I’m glad I went.
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carlton1992
February 04, 2026
"Quick and Easy Ticket Purchase"
Got my ticket fast, and checkout was really simple with no weird issues or surprises. Pretty much exactly how it should go, right? All good overall
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alonzocain2813
January 15, 2026
"Good magazine, account stuff could be easier"
I enjoy reading Frieze, the subscription usually works without any real problems. Logging in was straightforward and I was able to find my issues without much hassle. The annoying part was trying to update my payment details and figure out where the cancel or renew info was, it felt more tucked away than it needed to be. Support did get back to me, just a bit slower than I would’ve liked. Overall it’s not a bad experience, it just could be a little smoother.
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