How to behave at a private view...

The thing to remember when attending an arty party – the single most important piece of protocol – is that one never talks about the art. At least, not if you're there for the free champagne. The only people who should are those who a) know about it, or b) are thinking of buying it. Over Frieze week, there are hundreds of art parties. They fall into two types: the Serious, where the big fish of the art and media ponds gather; and the Glam, where musicians, models and miscellaneous celebrities get to mix with the artocracy. The former are easier to get into, but harder to navigate. This year's highlights include Tate Modern's unveiling of its Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster installation, the Lisson Gallery's private view for Julian Opie, and Thomas Dane Gallery's showcase of Michael Landy portraits. Novices beware: this is where... [read full story]