Condition: Mint / Archive Quality. Description: A rare opportunity to own a pristine, collector-grade copy of the debut issue of frieze magazine (Issue 1, published 1991).
This issue serves as a definitive time capsule for the London art scene and the rise of the Young British Artists (YBAs). Key Features: Condition Details: No spine stress, no "thumbing" marks and crisp corners. It is as close to "off-the-press" quality as possible.
Historical Context: Includes early coverage of the 1991 Turner Prize and features on era-defining artists like Richard Prince, Gavin Turk, and Damien Hirst. This is a museum-quality piece for any serious contemporary art library or archive.