Rethinking the Art Market
Art as a Foundation of Meaning Martin Heidegger’s seminal essay The Origin of the Work of Art, reminds us that art is not mere aesthetic representation, but a way of revealing the world. A work of art establishes a world, opens a space where the truth of being comes into presence. The earliest sculptures and […]
Bombs Fall, But the Art Basel Bubble Shines
The market responded with precision and speed. Mid-range works vanished within hours of the preview, snapped up by eager hands. The overall quality was nothing short of remarkable. Sections devoted to historical pieces and modernist masterpieces were impeccably curated, tailored to the tastes of advanced collectors who demand nothing less than perfection. A strong feminist […]
Art Basel 2025: Essentials & Brazilian Beat
This June, from the 19th to the 22nd, the city of Basel, Switzerland, will once again pulse with global energy as 291 galleries from 42 countries gather for one of the most prestigious events in the art world. And yet, the 2025 edition carries a sense of ambivalence. While Basel remains the historic birthplace of […]
Brazilian Art Blooms in New York : Spring Auctions & Art Fairs Report
Auction results reflected the same considered momentum. With Brazilian lots achieving 100% sell-through rates at Phillips and Christie’s, and almost 90% at Sotheby’s, the tone was one of thoughtful curation rather than speculative fervor, a sign that the major houses have refined their strategy when it comes to Latin America’s largest market. From fairs […]
ABERTO Paris: le rendez-vous des tropiques, quand la géométrie rencontre l’ intuition
Leading this initiative is the ABERTO project, founded in 2022 by Filipe Assis, renowned for reimagining the art exhibition as a living cultural organism through its deep connection with modernist architecture. For the first time, this panoramic exhibition of Brazilian art, from Modernism through Neoconcretism to Contemporary Art, travels beyond Brazil’s borders, landing in Paris […]
Spring Art Guide: NYC Essentials
Sophie Su Art Advisory will be on the ground — attending previews, auctions, and fairs — offering firsthand insights into key market movements, exceptional artworks, and discreet trends shaping collector interest. Whether you’re building a collection, advising clients, or simply seeking inspiration, this guide provides essential highlights of New York Art Week 2025. Contact our […]
SP–Arte 2025 Sales Report: Brazilian Art Market Faces the Future with Resilience
But those tides are becoming increasingly unpredictable. Recent economic actions by U.S. President Donald Trump, including sweeping import tariffs and growing international trade tensions, have heightened global market volatility and increased the risk of recession. In Brazil, growing economic rigidity was also felt on the ground. For the second consecutive year, São Paulo’s lack of […]
SP–Arte 2025: Connecting Brazilian Art with the Global Market
A Platform That Shapes Brazilian Art Market The 2024 edition left a lasting imprint on the art world, with more than R$100 million in sales, close to 40.000 visitors, and over 190 participants, from galleries and design studios to publishers and experimental spaces. Beyond the impressive numbers, the fair’s growing ability to cultivate dialogue between […]
France–Brazil : Centuries of Interwoven Visions in Art
Afro-Atlantic Currents in in Brazilian and French Artistic Traditions Brazil is essentially a land of miscegenation and artistic synthesis. Since its formation, it has always been a land of migration, absorbing influences from different parts of the world and transforming them into something unique. This cultural melting pot has shaped its artistic identity, […]
Brazilian Presence and Amazon Focus at ARCO Madrid 2025
Let’s note that Brazil stands out with 20 participating galleries, alongside a dedicated section for the Amazon Art, “Wametisé: Ideas for an Amazofuturism”, curated by Denilson Baniwa and María Wills in collaboration with the Institute for Postnatural Studies. This section brings together seven Brazilian galleries, including some exhibiting outside Brazil for the first time, such […]