Art Basel Doha 2026: Qatar’s first Art Basel fair in the MENA region
Art Basel’s first Middle East and North Africa fair launches in Doha in February 2026 The inaugural Art Basel Doha edition will bring together 87 galleries from 31 countries, presenting 84 artist-led projects, with 16 galleries making their Art Basel debut. The fair will unfold across M7 and the Doha Design District, complemented by public […]
How families build multigenerational art collections
A refined approach to legacy, influence, and long-term cultural presence For many UHNW families, an art collection is more than an expression of taste. It is a living cultural asset, shaped intentionally across generations. As wealth becomes increasingly global and diversified, families are choosing to build collections that reflect shared identity, intellectual curiosity, and long-term […]
How to identify investment-grade artists
A modern framework for discerning collectors In a global art market defined by rapid shifts in taste, geography, and visibility, understanding what makes an artist investment-grade has never been more valuable. For UHNW collectors, selecting works with both emotional resonance and long-term potential requires a blend of intuition, scholarship, and disciplined strategy. While no single […]
Abu Dhabi’s influence on modern collecting
How the Emirate is shaping a new era of global patronage Abu Dhabi’s cultural landscape has expanded dramatically in the past decade. What began as a bold vision for Saadiyat Island has evolved into a well-defined ecosystem where museums, foundations, private collectors, and global institutions converge. The Emirate is now shaping a new model of […]
Silent collecting is reshaping the market
Why private buyers now influence the art world’s centre of gravity A quiet but decisive shift is underway in the global art market. While headline auctions and museum announcements continue to attract public attention, a growing share of major acquisitions now happens out of sight. Silent collecting is transforming how artworks circulate, how influence is […]
How curated art is redefining luxury travel across the sea and sky
Designing with art in motion: how collectors shape yachts and private jets Private aircraft and superyachts have moved from rare curiosities to standard tools of life for many UHNW families. They handle board meetings, family holidays, cultural trips, and quiet escapes from public attention. Purchase prices can range from tens to hundreds of millions of […]
The rise of textile-based abstraction in the global art market
Why collectors are turning to material-led abstraction and the artists redefining the category Textile-based abstraction has moved from the margins of contemporary practice into the centre of global collecting. Once viewed as a secondary or craft-adjacent medium, it now holds a position of authority across museums, biennales and auction rooms. The shift has been gradual […]
Christie’s 21st-Century Sale Signals a Selective but Strengthening Market
A focused evening of postwar and contemporary art delivers steady results, new records and renewed buyer confidence Christie’s 21st-Century Evening Sale achieved $ 123.6 million, delivering a steady but strategically curated result for the season. Compared with the explosive momentum seen earlier in the week, this auction moved with more restraint, yet still reaffirmed collector […]
Hilma af Klint, a visionary ahead of her time
Revisiting the artist who painted the invisible Long before abstraction became the language of modernism, Hilma af Klint was already fluent in it. Working in Sweden at the turn of the twentieth century, she created vast, luminous canvases filled with spirals, symbols, and geometric forms, decades before artists like Kandinsky or Mondrian would take similar […]
Collecting contemporary ceramics: Where craft meets concept
How clay is reclaiming its place in the contemporary art world Once considered the quiet craft of the art world, ceramics are now firmly in the spotlight. Over the past decade, hand-built clay works have moved from studio shelves to museum exhibitions and blue-chip galleries. Collectors are rediscovering the power of this ancient medium, not […]
