On the evening before Frieze Art Fair’s VIP opening day, a captivating experience unfolded on The High Line, Matty Davis’s Die No Die (The High Line). Organized by Taylor Zakarin, Associate Curator, High Line Art, this multi-artist performance moved through four distinct choreographic stages, stretching from Gansevoort Street to the Spur. As the city transitioned from day to night, Davis and his ensemble of five performers took the audience on a journey along The High Line. Each pause in the performance, across this unique city park, offered yet another tableau of movement: the rhythms of hearts against the New York skyline, in a potent dialogue of life and art.
The artistic engagement didn’t end with the final performance. Guests were invited to continue the experience at The Fifth Avenue Hotel, where a special reception with the artists was held. This gathering allowed attendees to reflect on the performance and celebrate the onset of the fair. Connections were forged and deepened, as the attendees shared their impressions and thoughts, making the art feel even more alive and resonant.
