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London’s vibrant art scene dazzled during the fifth London Gallery Weekend

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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.

Damaged ruins of Palmyra symbolizing the online trafficking of Syrian antiquities on Facebook Marketplace

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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.

Ancient sculpture in a museum storage room, highlighting regulatory impact on European antiquities

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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.

Abstract painting at an international art fair, symbolizing market uncertainty under Trump tariffs.

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Tariff Turmoil: Art World Braces as Trump's Trade War Collides with Frieze Week

As Trump’s trade war reignites, the global art market faces confusion, shipping chaos, and deal cancellations. Discover how a Cold War-era legal clause is barely shielding artworks from tariffs in 2025.

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.

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AI Copyright War—Courts Say No, But the Market Says Yes

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that AI-generated works without human input cannot be copyrighted, delivering a major blow to the AI art industry. But as AI-generated artworks sell for millions at Christie’s, the legal battle over ownership is just beginning.

Auction house accepting cryptocurrency payments as part of a growing trend in the art market.

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How Crypto’s Growing Role in the Art Market Raises Opportunities and Risks

As major auction houses embrace cryptocurrency payments, the art market is attracting new digital-savvy collectors.

New U.S. tariffs on art imports from Canada, Mexico, and China disrupt galleries and collectors.

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Art Market in Turmoil as New Trump Tariffs Take Effect

The U.S. has imposed new tariffs on art imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, ending decades of duty-free status.

Christie’s first AI auction surpasses estimates

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Christie’s AI Auction Ignites Market Shift Despite Artist Backlash

Nearly 4,000 artists called for its cancellation, but with an 82% sell-through rate, the results suggest AI art is here to stay.

Examine the back of a painting and check for labels, stamps, or signs of removed markings.

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Why Even High-End Art Buyers Must Vet Every Purchase

Before buying, make sure the artwork isn’t stolen, looted, or lost in wartime.

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?

Younger collectors are redefining the market, demanding transparency, speed, and genuine passion.

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ART Walkway Critics to Dealers: The Market Has Changed—Are You Ready?

If you’re still playing by outdated rules, this market shift will leave you behind.

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