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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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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Phillips Reports $843M in 2024 Sales, Auction Revenue Drops 14%
Despite challenges, watches and jewelry sales remained stable.
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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.
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Japan’s Art Market in 2024: Key Trends and Future Insights
Here's a snapshot of its unique dynamics and future potential.
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The Value of a Simple Banana: A Reader’s Email Sparks Reflection
A $6.2 million banana, art provocateur Justin Sun, and a world grappling with hunger: this article unpacks the ethical and cultural fallout of Sun’s controversial consumption of 'Comedian' by Maurizio Cattelan.
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Venice Biennale 2024: Bold Inclusivity Amid Declining Attendance, Says Art Walkway Critic
Venice Biennale 2024 broke barriers with inclusivity and diversity, but critics like Panu Syrjämäki question its declining attendance and whether its bold steps can become lasting change.
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Resale Royalties? Or Just Another Art World Myth?
ART Walkway's critic Panu Syrjämäki dives into the booming secondary art market, where resale royalties spark fierce debate.
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Sotheby’s $1 Billion Boost and the Middle East’s Rise in the Global Art Market
Sotheby’s recent investment from Abu Dhabi’s ADQ reflects a broader shift toward the Middle East’s growing influence in the global art market.