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AI, Money, and the Future of Art: Art as the Last Currency

Art is feeling, thought, love, time, emotion, resonance—experience crystallized in form. Against the future of soulless, fractionalized “art,” only meaning remains rare —Panu Syrjämäki, Editor-in-Chief, ART Walkway News

Millennial and Gen Z gallerists reshaping the art world with collaborative, decentralized approaches

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Millennial and Gen Z Gallerists Redefine Success Beyond Art-World Empires

A new generation of galleries is trading expansion for collaboration, community, and decentralized art ecosystems.

Black-and-white side portrait of Panu Syrjämäki, Editor-in-Chief of ART Walkway, reflecting on the ethics of AI and authorship.

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How AI Systems Use Your Work and Forget Your Name

As AI systems use creative work without consent, art and AI critic Panu Syrjämäki asks: What’s left of authorship in a world built on erasure?

Panu Syrjämäki, Editor-in-Chief of ART Walkway, standing outside the Finnish presidential residence in Munkkiniemi, Helsinki.

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Panu Syrjämäki Inside Stubb’s House: Finnish President Shows the World a Different Kind of Power

President Alexander Stubb leads by example—supporting artists, elevating art, and sending a quiet but urgent message globally.

The NASDAQ stock exchange building in Times Square, New York City.

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Art Investment: The Truth About Fractional Ownership

Fractional ownership is reshaping the art market, but does it offer real connection to the artwork—or just another financial play?

View of a contemporary art gallery interior with visitors.

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Major Art Galleries Keep Expanding Despite Post-Pandemic Losses

Recent UK filings disclose that Lisson, Thaddaeus Ropac, Pace, and David Zwirner are investing heavily in staff despite profit stagnation.

Beijing and Shanghai are attracting Western galleries.

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Mainland China Beckons: Why Western Galleries Can’t Rely on Hong Kong Alone

Western galleries expanding beyond Hong Kong into Beijing and Shanghai are seizing China’s $15 billion art market—like our art critic Panu Syrjämäki warns, ignoring these emerging mainland collectors could mean fading from half of Asia’s scene.

Mondrian’s early works with black lines and balanced shapes, created before his move to New York City.

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Mondrian Moves to NYC and Discovers Colored Tape

Piet Mondrian’s move to America introduced him to colored adhesive tape, transforming his iconic black lines into vibrant grids of red, blue, and yellow.

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Phillips Reports $843M in 2024 Sales, Auction Revenue Drops 14%

Despite challenges, watches and jewelry sales remained stable.

View of the Louvre Abu Dhabi with its distinctive dome, representing a growing cultural center in the Middle East.

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Sotheby’s Faces a Turning Point: What It Means for the Art World—and You

Sotheby’s lays off over 100 employees amid declining global auction sales, marking a significant moment of change for the renowned auction house.

Japan’s art market continues to grow, showcasing its rich creativity and potential.

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Japan’s Art Market in 2024: Key Trends and Future Insights

Here's a snapshot of its unique dynamics and future potential.

A ripe banana resting on a plain surface, showcasing its vibrant yellow peel and natural simplicity.

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The Value of a Simple Banana: A Reader’s Email Sparks Reflection

A $6.2 million banana, art provocateur Justin Sun, and a world grappling with hunger: this article unpacks the ethical and cultural fallout of Sun’s controversial consumption of 'Comedian' by Maurizio Cattelan.

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