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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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Digital Art Market Crashes: Trading Volumes Plunge Over 90% as Platforms Shut Down
Can layer-2 blockchains and innovation reignite interest, or is this the end of an era?
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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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London’s Art Gamble: Will Innovation Secure Its Future?
London, Frieze, and Phillips are championing AI art, digital platforms, and emerging artists in bold attempts to reinvent the city’s art market. But can these strategies secure its global standing, or is London risking it all in a high-stakes gamble?
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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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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?
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Art Flipping: Buy Low, Sell High, Move Fast
Is this the future of collecting or a dangerous game that undermines artists and their work?
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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.
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Art Collaboration Kyoto 2024: Redefining Art Fairs Through Global Collaboration and Kyoto’s Cultural Heritage
Art Collaboration Kyoto 2024 showcased a unique blend of tradition and innovation, uniting international and local galleries in Kyoto’s historic setting for an immersive cultural experience that sets a new standard for art fairs.
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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.
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Art Basel Paris 2024: A Critic’s View on Global Trends and Collectors
Art Basel Paris 2024 shows steady growth post-Brexit, with notable shifts in collector behavior, focus on political contexts, and significant market impact. Compared to Miami and Hong Kong, Paris stands out for its role in investor predictions and sustainability trends.