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Mimo Warto poses in her exhibition space.

Art Market Watch

Buy Art with Heart, Not for Profit

Forget investment strategies—2025 is the year of collecting what you love.

Christie’s moves forward with its first AI-only art auction

Art Market Watch

If Christie’s AI Art Sale Wins Big, More Will Follow—No Matter the Outrage

Christie’s track record shows it follows the money—this AI auction is no exception.

View of a contemporary art gallery interior with visitors.

Art Market Watch

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.

A prominent exterior shot of Sotheby’s New York, symbolizing a new era of leadership and global strategy.

Art Market Watch

Nathan Drahi Heads to New York as Sotheby’s Sharpens Global Focus on Next-Gen Wealth

ART Walkway Head Editor Panu Syrjämäki observes: Drahi’s relocation to New York spotlights Sotheby’s drive to capture the world’s next big wave of affluence, with fresh leadership moves also unfolding in Hong Kong.

Beijing and Shanghai are attracting Western galleries.

Art Market Watch

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.

Marc Spiegler stands at a podium in a dark suit, addressing an audience

Art Market Watch

Marc Spiegler’s Crash Course: Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Global Art Market

Marc Spiegler, influential former director of Art Basel, is launching a course designed to help participants quickly master the complexities and career opportunities of the modern art industry.

$100M lawsuit between Jacob Safra and Christie’s

Art Market Watch

Swiss Billionaire Jacob Safra Sues Christie’s Over $100M Art Collection Mishandling

Swiss financier Jacob Safra has filed a lawsuit against Christie’s, alleging mismanagement and devaluation of his $100M art collection, including Einstein’s love letters and Old Master paintings.

Art Market Watch

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

Despite challenges, watches and jewelry sales remained stable.

Side-by-side portraits of Alexie Glass-Kantor and Dunja Gottweis, showcasing the new leaders of Art Dubai.

Art Market Watch

Art Dubai Expands Leadership with Two High-Profile Appointments

Alexie Glass-Kantor leads curatorial strategy and Dunja Gottweis directs Art Dubai’s flagship fair.

Joan Snyder portrait, the artist known for her bold contributions to American abstraction.

Art Market Watch

Joan Snyder Joins Thaddaeus Ropac, Bringing Bold Feminist Abstraction to Global Audiences

With upcoming exhibitions and international reach, her boundary-breaking work continues to inspire and captivate.

A futuristic art gallery showcasing vibrant, A.I.-generated paintings and sculptures.

Latest Art News

How A.I. Redefined the Art World in 2024

From authentication breakthroughs to million-dollar sales, AI reshaped the art world in 2024. What’s next for this transformative technology?

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

Art Market Watch

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.