Satellite Fairs Offer Alternative to Frieze Los Angeles

Galleries at Felix, Post-Fair, and Enzo fairs wait for crowds to arrive during LA Art Week

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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As Frieze Los Angeles opened its seventh edition on Thursday, the satellite fairs of Felix, Post-Fair, and Enzo offered alternative options for galleries and collectors during LA Art Week. While the opening of Felix was relatively quiet as visitors waited in long lines, the energy at the newer fairs like Post-Fair and Enzo was more electric, with dealers hoping for stronger sales over the weekend. The fairs featured a range of contemporary art, from animistic paintings to historical works, with galleries taking different approaches to their booth presentations.

Why it matters

The satellite fairs provide opportunities for galleries, especially smaller and emerging ones, to participate in the LA art scene during a busy week, offering an alternative to the larger and more established Frieze Los Angeles. The different vibes and approaches at each fair cater to diverse tastes and budgets, giving collectors more options to discover new artists and support the local art community.

The details

At Felix Art Fair, the opening was slow as visitors waited in long lines to access the 12th floor exhibition space at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Galleries like Althuis Hofland Fine Arts and Dimin reported pre-selling works ahead of the fair, while others like ATLA were participating for the first time, hoping to attract new collectors with their program of emerging artists. Nearby, the new Enzo fair in Echo Park featured only New York galleries in a more communal setting, eschewing traditional booths. Post-Fair, located in a former post office, also took a non-traditional approach, creating strong sightlines and featuring a tightly curated selection of work, including pieces by L.A. artist Edgar Ramirez.

  • The VIP opening of Felix Art Fair was on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • Enzo and Post-Fair opened on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, with Frieze Los Angeles following on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Jeanine Hofland

Founder of Amsterdam-based gallery Althuis Hofland Fine Arts, participating in Felix Art Fair for the second time.

Robert Dimin

Dealer at Tribeca gallery Dimin, participating in Felix Art Fair for the first time.

Jenny Blumenfield

Cofounder of three-year-old gallery ATLA, participating in Felix Art Fair for the first time.

Mathieu Borysevicz

Dealer at Bank Gallery, participating in both Enzo and Frieze Los Angeles.

Chris Sharp

L.A. dealer who founded the Post-Fair art fair, now in its second edition.

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What they’re saying

“Last year went really well.”

— Jeanine Hofland, Founder, Althuis Hofland Fine Arts (ARTnews)

“It was a fight to get here.”

— Robert Dimin, Dealer, Dimin Gallery (ARTnews)

“This context is a really cozy, home-like experience.”

— Jenny Blumenfield, Cofounder, ATLA Gallery (ARTnews)

“Welcome to our potluck art fair.”

— Mathieu Borysevicz, Dealer, Bank Gallery (ARTnews)

“The fair landscape has gotten really complicated. The fee structure [of larger fairs] is somewhat prohibitive and I wanted to create an alternative.”

— Chris Sharp, Founder, Post-Fair (ARTnews)

What’s next

Dealers expect stronger sales at the satellite fairs over the weekend as more collectors visit, with Chris Sharp of Post-Fair noting that "Tomorrow is the day" when the fair will be "dialed in."

The takeaway

The satellite fairs during LA Art Week offer a diverse range of contemporary art in more intimate and accessible settings, providing an alternative to the larger Frieze Los Angeles and catering to collectors seeking new discoveries and supporting the local art community.