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Art Market Armageddon? Why Headlines Distort Reality and How Reporting Should Change
Are art market downturns as dire as headlines suggest? Discover why cycles, nuance, and responsible reporting matter more than fear-driven narratives.
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A smarter watch on the art market—records, sell-through, and shifts across auctions and fairs, plus why the moves matter. Quick briefs on buyers vs. sellers, estimates vs. hammer, categories rising or cooling, and fair outcomes. Takeaways, comps, and links to full results—actionable signals for collectors, galleries, and advisors.
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Frieze Seoul 2025: The Ultimate Art Lover’s Travel Guide to the Fair, the City, and Beyond
Plan your trip to Frieze Seoul 2025 with our curated art travel guide. Explore the fair at COEX, discover Frieze House Seoul, must-see museums, gallery districts, the best hotels, and where to eat—from barley rice to fugu—during art week in Seoul.
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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.
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Goldman Sachs Expands Art Advisory in Asia to Court Next-Gen Heirs
Goldman Sachs is targeting Asia’s ultra-wealthy heirs with art advisory services, teaching them to monetize, inherit, and borrow against major collections. Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond.
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Hauser & Wirth and Société Unite for States of Being at Berlin Art Week
Hauser & Wirth collaborates with Berlin gallery Société for States of Being, a Berlin Art Week 2025 highlight featuring Louise Bourgeois, Rashid Johnson, and Petra Cortright in a powerful dialogue on identity and agency.
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Hauser & Wirth’s Swiss Move: Not a Tax Exodus, But a Powerful Signal in UK Wealth Debate
Hauser & Wirth owners Iwan and Manuela Wirth’s discreet move to Switzerland is not a tax flight but highlights ongoing tensions around wealth, taxation, and national loyalty in the UK art world.
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New Perspectives Art Partners: Art Market Veterans Launch New Consultancy NPAP to Navigate Industry Challenges
Ed Dolman, Brett Gorvy, and others form New Perspectives Art Partners (NPAP), an elite advisory group tackling today’s complex art market shifts.
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Italy’s Art Market Breakthrough: Slashing VAT to 5% and Its Impact on Cultural Economy
Italy’s government announces a dramatic VAT reduction on art sales from 22% to 5%, potentially sparking a €1.5 billion sales surge and reviving its cultural economy.
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Guggenheim Elects Katrin Henkel and Peter H. Kahng to Board
Guggenheim elects Katrin Henkel and Peter H. Kahng to its Board, fusing connoisseurship and capital to guide New York, Venice, Bilbao, and the planned Abu Dhabi.
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Has London’s Art Scene Reached Its Limit Amid Growing Festival Crowds and Expanding Gallery Calendars?
London’s vibrant art scene dazzled during the fifth London Gallery Weekend, but overlapping events and crowded schedules raise questions about sustainability and visibility for all artists.
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Facebook Marketplace Flooded with Looted Syrian Antiquities Amid Conflict
Ancient Syrian artifacts looted from Palmyra and other sites are rapidly appearing on Facebook Marketplace, fueling a booming illicit trade amid conflict and economic collapse.
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Antiquities Under Lockdown: E.U. Tightens Import Rules on Ancient Art
Europe cracks down on antiquities with Regulation 2019/880, requiring ironclad provenance for imports over 200 years old — a move shaking collectors, dealers, and museums alike.