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The Surge of African Art in Global Markets
In recent years, African art has experienced an incredible global surge in recognition and value. Once marginalized and often misunderstood by Western collectors and institutions, African art is now enjoying unprecedented demand among international galleries, auction houses, fairs, museums, and cultural institutions.
Jul 143 min read


Investing in Street Art: Safe Choice or Gamble?
Banksy’s Battle to Survive a Broken Heart—a mural estimated at $3 million—failed to sell at auction, highlighting the unpredictable nature of investing in street art. Is transforming graffiti into high-priced collectibles a smart move or just a risky gamble? This article explores the tension between cultural value, market volatility, and the ethics of owning art meant for the streets.
Jun 303 min read


ART INDEX: Zanele Muholi
In these past years, we have been witnessing South Africa’s Zanele Muholi's (b. 1972) ascend from well known visual activist to a...
Jun 163 min read


Threading the Future: 5 Emerging Textile Artists Bending the Art Market in 2025
Once relegated to the realm of “craft,” textile art has officially entered the high-stakes contemporary art market. No longer confined to...
Jun 23 min read


Christie's Shatters Records in 20th Century Art Sales
Christie's New York hosted a 20th-century art sale on Thursday night, spanning two and a half hours, raking in a staggering $640.8...
Nov 14, 20234 min read


ART INDEX: Lorenzo Marini
Lorenzo Marini (1958, Italy), an accomplished figure in both advertising and the arts, began his career after obtaining his architecture...
Oct 9, 20233 min read


Is Yayoi Kusama Only About Pumpkins and Polka Dots?
We went to the Guggenheim in Bilbao to find the answers. Yayoi Kusama, 1945 to Now, 06.27.2023 - 10.08.2023, Exhibition View, Courtesy of...
Jul 10, 20232 min read


$100 for a piece of Francis Bacon
The Artex Stock Exchange, which was established in 2020, is preparing to launch its art share exchange in mid-July. The inaugural artwork...
Jul 7, 20231 min read

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