Latest Art News
Stealing Isn’t Genius: Why Original Artists Don’t Need the “Copy” Excuse
Tired of the “good artists copy, great artists steal” cliché? We are too. If your influences are showing, maybe you haven’t found your own voice yet.
Trends & Attention
Examinations of evolving patterns in visibility, focus, technology, and cultural attention within art and creative systems.
Art & Tech
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?
Field Notes
Is New York’s Art Scene Returning to Its Roots?
Beloved spaces like David Lewis, Simone Subal, Deli Gallery, Tif Sigfrids, and Jack Hanley have gone dark, but across New York’s basements and unmarked storefronts, a raw new wave of micro-galleries stands ready to rekindle the city’s creative spark.
Latest Art News
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.
Trends & Attention
Art and Gen Z
The question is, are we ready to follow their lead?
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?
Latest Art News
World Culture: Let’s Build Something BIG, Together
For too long, art and business have been treated like polar opposites: creativity versus strategy, beauty versus profit. But this divide is artificial.
Art Market Watch
Listen: Is the NFT Art Market Ready for a Comeback?
Bitcoin’s record-breaking surge has reignited interest in cryptocurrency, but what does it mean for the struggling NFT art market? Could this be the start of a digital art renaissance, or just another speculative bubble in the volatile crypto world?
Latest Art News
Art Basel Hong Kong 2025: Gallery Lineup, New Partnerships, and Programming Highlights Announced
Art Basel has announced the galleries and programming highlights for its 2025 Hong Kong edition, featuring exhibitors from 42 countries, new Asia-Pacific partnerships, and exciting events like the MGM Discoveries Art Prize. Here’s what to expect at the fair opening on March 28, 2025!
Latest Art News
Who Are Artists Really Creating For? Audience Expectations in Contemporary Art
Art audiences—from collectors to activists to social media followers—bring unique expectations that influence how and what artists create.
Trends & Attention
Art World? Or Rather Art Universes? How Many Are There?
The contemporary art field isn’t just one world; it’s a network of diverse “art universes.” Our news editor and art critic Panu Syrjämäki explains the unique challenges and rewards artists face in navigating this complex ecosystem.
Trends & Attention
Is the ‘Death of the Author’ Theory Relevant in the Age of Social Media?
Social media reshapes authorship, blurring the line between artist and audience. Discover how platforms like Instagram and TikTok challenge traditional views on artistic meaning, redefining Barthes' ‘Death of the Author’ theory.