The Focus section at Frieze Los Angeles 2025 showcases some of the most innovative and thought-provoking art being made today. Curated for the second time by Essence Harden (co-curator of ‘Made in L.A. 2025’), this year’s edition features 12 young US galleries, three of whom are making their Frieze fair debut. With the majority of participating spaces based in Los Angeles, Focus really champions the city’s evolving art community.
The section celebrates diverse practices and perspectives across solo artist presentations, from Kate Meissner’s seductive paintings exploring the psychology of surveillance to Xin Liu’s futuristic take on a sacrificial ceremony. Here are five of the artists debuting exciting new solo projects in February.