From Chateau Marmont cocktails to Venice dinners, Frieze Los Angeles sparked a week of art, fashion and star-studded celebrations across the city
Frieze Los Angeles once again turned the city into a gathering place for artists, collectors and celebrities, with a packed calendar of parties stretching from Hollywood to Venice. As galleries unveiled new work and collectors scoured the fair for their next acquisition, brands and cultural institutions hosted intimate events that blended contemporary art, fashion and music.
Across the week, guests included artists, curators and Hollywood regulars, all celebrating the international art fair’s growing presence in Los Angeles.
Here’s a look inside several of the standout gatherings that helped define Frieze week in L.A.
STAUD Celebrates Frieze at Chateau Marmont
Rachel Sennott, Winnie HarlowCredit: Marc Patrick/BFA.com
STAUD and Frieze kicked off the week on Feb. 25 with an intimate cocktail gathering at the penthouse of Chateau Marmont, hosted by STAUD founder Sarah Staudinger and MARI founder Ariel Emanuel. The lively event brought together a crowd of artists, collectors and entertainment figures to celebrate the opening of the Frieze Los Angeles art fair.
Among those spotted at the Hollywood landmark were Rachel Sennott, Dree Hemingway, Winnie Harlow, Orlando Bloom, Bill Maher, Scout Willis and Nick Kroll, alongside art world figures including Art Production Fund’s Casey Fremont, Frieze Director of Americas Christine Messineo and gallerist Jeffrey Deitch.
Atmosphere at the Frieze + STAUD Celebrate Frieze Los Angeles 2026 event held at Chateau Marmont on February 25, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: (Photo by River Callaway/WWD via Getty Images)
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The evening also marked the debut of a limited-edition Tommy Bag created by STAUD in collaboration with artist Merikokeb Berhanu. Inspired by Berhanu’s painting Untitled CII (2025), the collectible bag was produced in four designs with only 10 pieces of each version available for purchase during the event.
Orlando Bloom at Frieze x STAUD Celebrate Frieze L.A. 2026 at Chateau MarmontCredit: (Photo by River Callaway/WWD via Getty Images)
Guests mingled over cocktails and music by HANK while celebrating the intersection of fashion and contemporary art — a fitting tone-setter for the days of Frieze festivities ahead.
Citizens of Humanity Hosts Dinner at RVR in Venice
Kamasi Washington at Citizens of Humanity Event Credit: Citizens of Humanity
The next night, on Feb. 26, Los Angeles denim brand Citizens of Humanity hosted an evening of art and culture at Travis Lett’s hot spot RVR restaurant in Venice. The dinner was co-hosted by acclaimed artist Lauren Halsey and featured music curated by Grammy-winning saxophonist Kamasi Washington.
Lauren Halsey and Chris RockCredit: Citizens of Humanity
The guest list reflected Frieze week’s blend of art, music and entertainment, with attendees including Chris Rock, Santigold, Griff, Marina Testino, Lilli Kay and artist Mickalene Thomas, as well as horticulturist Ron Finley and songwriter James Fauntleroy.
Citizens of Humanity at RVRCredit: Citizens of Humanity
Cocktails began at 7 p.m. before guests gathered at tables for an à la carte dinner prepared by chef Travis Lett. The seating was intentionally unassigned, encouraging conversation among artists, musicians and cultural leaders attending the celebration.
Angela Davis, Sandra Dumont Jackson, Mickalene Thomas, Latham Thomas, Lauren HalseyCredit: Citizens of Humanity
Throughout the evening, music by Washington, Carlos Niño and Liv.e provided the soundtrack as the gathering moved from dinner into a lively after-party upstairs.
Serpentine Americas Foundation Hosts Private Frieze Reception
Maja Hoffmann, Hans Ulrich ObristCredit: Kyle Goldberg/BFA.com
On Feb. 25, the Serpentine Americas Foundation hosted a private reception at the West Hollywood home of Sybil Robson Orr and Matthew Orr to celebrate Los Angeles Art Week during Frieze.
The invitation-only gathering drew a mix of curators, artists and collectors, including Bettina Korek, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Olivia Wilde, Alex Israel, Refik Anadol, Lita Albuquerque, Suzanne Lacey, Mary Weatherford and Jonas Wood.
Annual cocktail reception in honor of Serpentine and Serpentine Americas Foundation hosted by Sybil Robson Orr and Matthew Orr 2026Credit: Kyle Goldberg/BFA.com
Held from 8 p.m. until midnight, the reception provided a relaxed setting for guests to connect while celebrating Serpentine’s upcoming exhibitions in London. The organization will present David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts About Painting at Serpentine North beginning March 12, alongside Picture Making, a major exhibition of new works by painter Cecily Brown opening later this spring.
Annual cocktail reception in honor of Serpentine and Serpentine Americas Foundation hosted by Sybil Robson Orr and Matthew Orr 2026Credit: Kyle Goldberg/BFA.com
Ruinart Lounge Brings Art and Champagne to Frieze Los Angeles
Inside the Frieze Los Angeles fair itself, Champagne house Ruinart unveiled a presentation tied to its global art initiative Conversations with Nature.
TADASHI KAWAMATA will join Ruinart’s Conversations with NatureCredit: Picture Courtesy Ruinart
Inside the Frieze Los Angeles fair itself, on opening night, Champagne house Ruinart unveiled a presentation tied to its global art initiative Conversations with Nature. The Ruinart Lounge showcased preparatory drawings and models by Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata, offering an early look at his upcoming large-scale installations that will debut later this year in France.
Kawamata is known for sculptural installations built from reclaimed wood and furniture, often forming shelters, walkways and architectural structures that encourage visitors to interact with the environment.
Ruinart Champagne at the 2026 Frieze LA Credit: Media Courtesy of Ruinart
The Frieze presentation marked the U.S. debut of the collaboration and highlighted the artist’s early concepts, including models, sketches and small-scale works that explore the relationship between architecture, nature and human observation.
The installation will travel to other international art fairs throughout the year, including Frieze New York and Art Basel Miami Beach. We’ll drink to that!