Why mid-tier collectors are shaping the 2025 art market
The growing influence of mid-tier collectors in today’s art market In 2025, the global art market remains resilient, with total sales estimated at US$57.5 billion in 2024, a 12% decline from 2023. However, transaction volumes grew by 3 per cent, indicating sustained engagement, especially in lower price tiers [1]. While headline-grabbing auctions dominate headlines, the […]
Thomas Demand and the Stutter of History
A closer look at his Taipei retrospective Thomas Demand, a master of meticulous construction and photographic ambiguity, continues to captivate audiences with his uncompromising exploration of memory, history, and reality. His retrospective exhibition, “The Stutter of History,” held at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, is no exception. Spanning decades of work, this exhibition invites visitors […]
Why collectors are loaning art to museums
Why today’s collectors are opening their collections to the public For many collectors, building a collection is a deeply personal experience. It’s about emotion, discovery, and the quiet satisfaction that comes with living with great art. But increasingly, a new question is shaping the private collecting landscape: what happens when the world sees what you’ve […]
Why minimalist abstraction is back in focus for collectors
How minimalist abstraction is redefining what collectors look for In a market often drawn to spectacle, it might seem surprising that some of the most sought-after works today are the quietest. Yet that’s precisely what’s happening. Minimalist abstraction, long appreciated by museums and curators, is gaining fresh relevance as collectors seek depth, restraint, and emotional […]
What Art Dubai 2025 tells us about the future of collecting
What Art Dubai 2025 tells us about the future of collecting Now that the dust has settled on Art Dubai 2025, one thing is clear: the art collecting landscape is undergoing significant evolution. Quietly, but with intent. The art world’s centre of gravity continues to shift, not just towards the Global South, but towards collectors […]
What is blue-chip art investment?
What is blue-chip art? For many collectors, art begins with emotion, a moment of resonance, a connection to a story or a form. But as collections grow, so does the need for structure. That’s where blue-chip art comes into view. It offers more than prestige; it offers resilience, clarity, and a connection to the cultural […]
The quiet precision of Ayesha Sultana
The quiet precision of Ayesha Sultana In a world of visual noise, Ayesha Sultana’s art offers something rare: restraint. Her graphite and oil works do not shout for attention. Instead, they invite stillness, repetition, and an intimate engagement with space, qualities that increasingly resonate with curators and collectors alike. Sultana, who lives and works in […]
What a $6.24 million banana reveals about art market supply and demand
What a $6.24 million banana taught us about supply and demand It was a banana, duct-taped to a wall. It sold for $120,000. Then again. And again. Eventually, the story of Comedian by Maurizio Cattelan reached a crescendo at $300,000, or so we thought. In late 2024, one edition resold at auction for over US$6.24 […]
Art portfolio management for serious collectors
Managing your art portfolio: From aesthetic alignment to financial stewardship Collecting art is rarely just about acquisition. It’s about building something meaningful, a reflection of personal taste, cultural resonance, and long-term ambition. However, as collections grow in value and complexity, they demand the same care, clarity, and foresight as any financial portfolio. Art portfolio management […]
Technology is reshaping the art world
How technology is reshaping the art world, from blockchain to AI curation The relationship between art and technology is no longer speculative; it’s structural. For today’s collectors and investors, staying informed about the digital shift is as vital as tracking auction records or an artist’s trajectory. From the creation of art to its trading, storage, […]