Art Guide 2025: The Year’s Most Important Art Events at Your Fingertips
Navigating the countless events in the art market is no easy task, and planning an annual agenda has become increasingly complex for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Today, choosing which events to attend—or skip—has become a crucial decision. To help streamline this process, in addition to our fair and auction reports for those unable to attend every event, this year, we are introducing a special tool: a comprehensive guide to the most significant art events of 2025 worldwide, which you can seamlessly add to your Google Calendar.
Brazilian Art Wins the World in 2025
Since the 2024 Venice Biennale, curated by Adriano Pedrosa, Brazil has reaffirmed its prominent position on the international art scene. Pedrosa, the first Latin American to take on this role in the history of the event, has boosted the narratives of Brazilian artists, increasing the country’s relevance on the global art scene. This visibility came to fruition at the last Art Basel Miami Beach, with a record participation of 48 exhibitors and sales of Brazilian works between US$ 20,000 and US$ 200,000, highlighting the growing presence of an internationally receptive market.
Art Basel Miami
Art Basel Miami dazzled this year with a refreshed layout that prioritized accessibility through smaller, more inviting booths, all while retaining its signature vibrancy. The VIP opening offered a delightful experience—intimate, engaging, and far less crowded than its Paris counterpart. Yet, the initial buzz seemed to dissipate quickly; by Thursday, the energy on the floor had noticeably waned.
CARDE : the New Iconic Car Museum
In recent years, the collectible car market has seen remarkable growth, with classic and rare vehicles becoming some of the most sought-after assets in the global investment landscape. According to a report by Hagerty, the value of collectible cars has increased by over 60% in the last five years, reflecting the growing interest in automobiles as both a passion and a financial asset.
Market Challenges at the NY Fall Auctions
This November, the New York fall auctions delivered a powerful reminder of their dominance in the global art market. With record-breaking sales and a combined target of $1.2 to $1.6 billion across major auction houses. Christie’s led the pack securing $121.2 million for René Magritte’s L’Empire des lumières, while Sotheby’s achieved an impressive sale with Monet’s Nymphéas fetching $65 million, in addition to the surprising sale of Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian for a staggering $6 million, after an intense bidding battle. Meanwhile, Phillips made its mark with remarkable results for contemporary artists, highlighting the market’s insatiable appetite for quality and rarity.
Brazilian Art Takes Center Stage in London
FRIEZE MASTERS Launched in 2012, Frieze Masters is dedicated to historical works and art of great prestige, ranging from antiquity to the 20th century. This year, the fair features more than 130 galleries from 26 countries. Victoria Miro The gallery presented a solo exhibition by Adriana Varejão and highlighted the sale of a pair of […]
ArtRio Sale Report 2024
The 14th edition of ArtRio brought many international collectors and curators from countries such as the United States, France and Switzerland, representing museums, galleries and private collections.This edition features the Contemporary Brazil program, aimed at artists outside the Rio-São Paulo axis, and the Sculpture Garden, with large three-dimensional works.ArtRio highlights the resilience of the Brazilian art market, even in the midst of global economic uncertainties. The fair highlighted Brazilian and indigenous artists, attracting great international interest. Let’s take a look at the most relevant sales from this edition !
Artistic Scandals: From Outrage to Icones
Scandals in art, fueled by the clash of public opinions, often act as catalysts that elevate controversial works to iconic status. Initially rejected or dismissed, these provocative pieces can, over time, gain deeper meaning, becoming symbols of innovation or cultural defiance. The shock they create sparks intense debate, with some passionately defending the work while others vehemently criticize it. Yet, as societal values evolve, what was once seen as scandalous often becomes celebrated as visionary or avant-garde.
Cultural Justice : From Appropriation to Repatriation
Last month, Brazilian artist Ilê Sartuzi performed an audacious act at the British Museum, in London. He stole a historic coin from 1645, replacing it with a replica, and filmed the entire action. Shortly afterwards, Sartuzi returned the original coin, placing it in the museum’s donation box. This robbery was meticulously planned for more than a year, with the help of three friends who recorded everything on video.
Emanoel Araújo’s collection at Bolsa de Arte celebrates brazilian culture’s richness and diversity
In parallel with the Bienal de São Paulo, Bolsa de Arte presents an exhibition and auction highlighting Emanoel Araújo’s collection (1940-2022), a renowned Brazilian artist, museum director and curator.