Cultural Justice : From Appropriation to Repatriation
The footage, titled Sleight of Hand, is now part of his master’s thesis exhibition at Goldsmiths, University of London. Sartuzi argues that his action did not violate the museum’s policies or the Theft Act of 1968, highlighting that his work is a critique of the colonialism and imperialism of “universal museums”. The only coin of […]
What sold at Art Basel 2024
Many American collectors stayed in the U.S., sending their advisors instead. The Asian contingent saw a strong presence of dealers but fewer collectors compared to last year. European collectors, on the other hand, showed an increase on the in-person purchases compared to previous years, indicating a growing desire to experience artworks firsthand. Sophie Su Art […]
Sales Report Brazilian Market at Art Basel 2024
This year, the Brazilian presence was more marked than ever, with 8 Brazilian galleries exhibiting their creative jewelry and 18 international galleries exhibiting works by Brazilian artists. But the real highlight came in the form of a statistical revelation: among the 250 participating galleries, 26 chose to present Brazilian artists. It represents 10.4% of the […]
Sales Report New York Spring Auctions 2024
Christie’s Christie’s 21st Century Evening Sale – 14 May Christie’s staged the first of its major New York evening auctions under a new organizing principle. Rather than team its familiar Impressionist and Modern art sale with its post-war and contemporary sale, the auction house split its offerings into 20th-century versus 21st-century art. The reluctance to […]
Brazilian Art Market at NY Auctions
Christie’s Christie’s 21st Century Evening Sale – 14 MAY Reflecting the seismic shifts in the art scene at the end of the 20th century, this auction features masterpieces from the 1980s to the visionary expressions of today’s leading creators. This season’s highlights feature landmark pieces by international artists, but include fewer Brazilian artworks than last […]
Concerns rise in the art market as market giant slashes commission rates
Significant transformations are underway in the auction house landscape, promising substantial impacts on the Art Market in both the short and long term. A pivotal adjustment comes from Sotheby’s, announcing a reduction in the Buyer’s Premium from 26% to 20% on any hammer price up to $6M, plus 10% on any portion of the hammer price above that amount. This change, initially announced on February […]