Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2025: Women and Gen Z Lead
The Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2025 examined 3,100 wealthy collectors across 10 markets to track buying and holding patterns amid uncertainty. Collector wealth and art spending are rising, with diversification across fine art, digital works, and collectibles, led by women and younger generations. Even with slower cross-border sales in 2024 and […]
Art Basel Paris 2025: Galleries, Installations, and Kermit
The fourth edition of Art Basel Paris 2025 showcases 206 galleries from 41 countries, including 25 newcomers, reflecting strong demand across entry-level, mid-range, and established markets. The fair combines blue-chip sales, emerging artist visibility, and experimental installations, offering collectors a spectrum of works from accessible pieces to high-value masterpieces. During Paris Art Week, Alex Da […]
Louvre Heist: €88 Million Jewelry Stolen in Daylight Raid
In broad daylight, four thieves staged a daring Louvre heist, stealing nine imperial jewelry pieces worth around €88 million in under ten minutes. Posing as workmen, they accessed the Galerie d’Apollon, smashed cases, and escaped on motorbikes. Only one item—a crown of Empress Eugénie—was dropped and recovered. The audacity of the theft exposed serious security […]
Frieze London 2025: Overview
Every mid-October, Regent’s Park hosts Frieze London, gathering over 130 galleries. The 2025 edition felt unusually clean, emphasizing substantial work by both prominent and younger artists. With fewer sensational pieces, the atmosphere was more measured, yet still hectic and exhilarating, offering a vivid snapshot of the current contemporary art scene. Building on last year’s redesigned […]
Frieze London 2025: Market Pulse
Frieze London 2025 highlighted a diverse and dynamic collector base, underscoring the fair’s enduring appeal. Despite ongoing economic unease and political uncertainty, sales remained robust across both established and emerging galleries, with collectors taking a more considered and patient approach that reflected a nuanced understanding of the market. Local collectors remained prominent, while foreign participation […]
1-54 London 2025: The Crown of the Frieze Week
1-54 London 2025 returned to Somerset House for its 13th edition, featuring over 50 international galleries from 18 countries and more than 100 artists. The fair, dedicated to contemporary African art and its diaspora, welcomed 14 debut galleries, primarily from the Global South, including new participants from Africa, Europe, and North America. The overall vibe […]
Peter Doig: House of Music at the Serpentine
The Serpentine presents Peter Doig’s House of Music, exploring music, film, and communal spaces. The gallery becomes a listening environment, featuring Doig’s paintings alongside music from his vinyl and cassette collection, played through restored 1920s–30s Western Electric/Bell Labs speakers salvaged from UK cinemas by Laurence Passera. The exhibition is named after a lyric by Trinidadian […]
Nigerian Modernism at Tate Modern: The Spirit of a Nation
Nigerian Modernism at Tate Modern explores artistic innovation around Nigeria’s 1960 independence. Artists, influenced by Nigerian, African, and European traditions, created dynamic works in painting, sculpture, and textiles. The exhibition featuring over 50 artists, including Uzo Egonu and El Anatsui, highlights networks like the Zaria Art Society and Mbari Club. The exhibition spans diverse media, […]
Abu Dhabi Art Transitions to Frieze Abu Dhabi in 2026
Abu Dhabi Art will become Frieze Abu Dhabi in 2026 through a partnership between DCT and Frieze. After 17 years as a key regional art fair, it has built credibility and an international collector base. The transition leverages Frieze’s networks while advancing Abu Dhabi’s cultural vision. The 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Art will proceed […]
Petrit Halilaj Wins 2027 Nasher Prize, Donates $100K to Kosovo Arts
Petrit Halilaj has been named the 2027 Nasher Prize winner, the youngest recipient since 2015. He will donate the $100,000 award to the Hajde! Foundation, the Kosovo-based nonprofit he co-founded, supporting local artists and initiatives like rebuilding Kosovo’s House of Culture, reflecting his commitment to nurturing art. The Nasher Prize jury, composed of eight prominent […]