Art Takes Center Stage at The Fifth Avenue Hotel During Frieze NYC
April 9, 2025 by Hidden Doorways
This May, The Fifth Avenue Hotel transforms into a cultural hub during Frieze New York, hosting a series of exclusive art events to coincide with the annual show. “A good work of art is nice to look at; a great work of art has something to say,” explains the hotel’s Director of Cultural Programming, a philosophy that guides The Fifth’s approach to artistic experiences.
The NoMad property has partnered with prestigious institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, Performa, Kasmin Gallery, and The High Museum of Art to create intimate experiences that connect guests with leading artists and curators. These special programs – available exclusively to hotel guests – complement The Fifth’s own remarkable collection of over 700 contemporary and antique pieces from around the world, designed to ignite guests’ imaginations and challenge their perspectives.
Starting next month, guests can also experience “The Art of Discovery,” a unique offering that combines a guided tour of the hotel’s collection with a curated visit to The Whitney Museum of American Art and a sommelier-selected wine tasting.
The full schedule of events includes:
Live Performance by Diane Severin Nguyen
co-hosted with the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles and Performa
on the occasion of Frieze New York
Tuesday, May 6 from 6 – 9 PM
The evening prior to the Opening Day of Frieze Art Fair’s New York Edition, The Fifth Avenue Hotel—a VIP partner of the fair—presents exclusive live music preview of renowned artist Diane Severin Nguyen’s first performance work that will premiere in November as part of the Performa Biennial, a vibrant three-week, city-wide showcase of new performances by leading contemporary artists from around the world.
OVERHEARD AT THE FIFTH: AN EVENING WITH VANESSA GERMAN
co-hosted with Kasmin Gallery
Thursday, May 8 at 7 PM
On the occasion of Frieze New York and the final days of artist Vanessa German’s solo exhibition at Kasmin Gallery, GUMBALL: there is absolutely no space between body and soul, The Fifth debuts Overheard at The Fifth, a new series of salon-style dinners with prominent thought leaders across disciplines. These intimate evenings encourage a meaningful exchange of perspectives while creating a comfortable environment for the discussion of a broad range of complex topics.
2025 DAVID C. DRISKELL PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENT
co-hosted with The High Museum of Art
Friday, May 9 from 7 – 9 PM
Established by The High Museum of Art in 2005, the David C. Driskell Prize in African American Art and Art History recognizes field-defining contributions to African American art by some of the leading scholars and artists from around the country. The recipient of the 2025 Driskell Prize will be announced at the event and will join last year’s winner Naomi Beckwith, Chief Curator and Deputy Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, for a conversation, followed by a celebratory reception. Named in honor of the late artist and scholar David C. Driskell, this prize is the first in the country to recognize the importance of African American art. Acknowledging Driskell’s own extraordinary gifts as both a historian and an artist, the prize annually alternates between awarding a practicing US-based African American artist and an art historian whose artistic practice or scholarly work makes an original and important contribution to the visual arts and study of African American art. The recipient of the prize receives $50,000 in unrestricted funds to use toward the furthering of their research or artistic practice.
THE ART OF DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE
Launches May 1, 2025
The Fifth Avenue Hotel’s “Art of Discovery Experience” transforms art appreciation into a multi-sensory journey. Guests will take inspiration from The Fifth’s private collection with a guided art tour throughout its gilded halls and private spaces, followed by private chauffeured transport to The Whitney Museum of American Art with VIP tickets and an insider itinerary. Upon return to the hotel, guests indulge in an exquisite wine hand-selected by the hotel’s Sommelier inspired by the memory of the afternoon.
Priced at $375 for parties up to four, the experience must be reserved 48 hours in advance by contacting concierge@thefifthavenuehotel.com.
Contact:
The Fifth Avenue Hotel
Email: reservations@thefifthavenuehotel.com
Website: thefifthavenuehotel.com
