Art Market Watch
How Much Is Mars Worth? Billionaires Battle Over a Rock from Another World
A once-in-a-generation Martian meteorite, weighing 24.67 kilograms and known as NWA 16788, is poised to make history at Sotheby’s New York on July 16.
Art Market Watch
Observations on pricing, transactions, and market behavior across primary and secondary art contexts.
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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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Original Hermès Birkin Prototype Heads Sotheby’s Live Auction in Paris, July 2025
The original Hermès Birkin prototype, created in 1984 and owned by Paris collector Catherine B., goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s live auction during Paris Couture Week, highlighting its unmatched cultural and fashion significance.
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Chanel Arts & Culture Magazine Launch Celebrates Contemporary Art and Thought
French luxury brand Chanel debuts Arts & Culture Magazine, a 250-page collector’s edition showcasing the Chanel Culture Fund’s support for contemporary art, culture, and critical discourse worldwide.
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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.
Art Market Watch
Why Small, Shippable, and Emotional Art Wins the 2025 Market
In 2025, collectors favor small, affordable, and emotionally resonant artworks that are easy to ship—shifting the art market away from nostalgia toward immediacy and access.
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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.
Law & Politics
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.
Art & Tech
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.
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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.