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If you’re still playing by outdated rules, this market shift will leave you behind.
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Trump’s Tariffs Threaten to Isolate the U.S. Art Market
As Trump’s tariffs threaten cross-border art transactions, dealers and collectors face rising costs and potential isolation from the global market.
Buy Art with Heart, Not for Profit
Forget investment strategies—2025 is the year of collecting what you love.
Gallerist’s Husband Faces Murder-for-Hire Indictment, DOJ Reveals Disturbing Plot
Daniel Sikkema faces charges that could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty for allegedly orchestrating the murder of his estranged husband, Brent Sikkema, in Rio de Janeiro.
Ai Weiwei Forced to Spend the Night on Airport Bench After Switzerland Denies Entry
His Instagram post about the ordeal has sparked debate over border restrictions and artistic freedom.
Sydney’s MCA Introduces Paid Entry
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) has introduced a $20 General Admission fee, ending years of free public access.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do Museum Labels Help or Hinder? ART Walkway Editors Debate the Balance
Our editors at ART Walkway weigh the pros and cons of museum labels, wondering if they add insight or distract from the pure experience of looking at art.
Stolen Wakefield Sculptures: Police Investigation Closes With No Suspects Found
The theft has left police and local officials at a loss to identify the culprits.
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New York in 2025: Surprises, Delights, and Daring New Heights
ART Walkway critics are spotlighting an electrifying year for New York, marked by major museum unveilings, groundbreaking opera, provocative dance, and can’t-miss theatrical events.
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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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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.
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Van Gogh Museum Rejects Garage Sale Painting as Authentic Masterpiece Despite Tech Firm’s Claims
A $50 garage sale purchase, now called Elimar, is at the heart of a debate between a data science firm and the Van Gogh Museum.
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French Authorities Seize $200 Million in Stolen Russian Avant-Garde Masterpieces
The works—linked to art legends like Malevich and Kandinsky—remain in legal limbo pending a separate German court ruling.
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Global Artisans Face Irreversible Loss, Experts Warn
Artisans across multiple continents warn that centuries-old crafts are on the brink of extinction, driven by mass production and shrinking mentorship.
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Art Donations Overflow Limited Museum Storage Across Canada
The Glenbow Museum in Calgary has expanded display space during a $205 million renovation—yet it can still exhibit only a small fraction of its vast collection.
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Explosive Dutch Museum Heist: Romanian Gold Helmet Stolen, Three Arrests Spark Outrage
Authorities have arrested three suspects, but the fate of the priceless artefacts remains unknown.
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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.
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Louvre to Move Mona Lisa: A Cultural Shift or a Paywalled Experience?
Critics warn of commercialization, while Macron calls it a necessary evolution. Will this redefine museum culture or restrict access to da Vinci’s masterpiece?
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Former Orlando Museum Director Aaron De Groft, Linked to Basquiat Forgery Scandal, Dies at 59
Known for his controversial role in the Basquiat forgery scandal, which led to an FBI raid and legal battles, his death comes amid ongoing fallout from the case that shook the art world.
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Paris’ Iconic Museum Faces Dire Need for Rescue
The Louvre Museum is in crisis, facing water leaks, temperature swings, and overcrowding.