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There is one image that says it all. May 2017, Sotheby's New York. The room holds its breath. On the easel, an azure and black canvas depicting a skull, painted in 1982 by an artist who died at 27, with no degree, no gallery to begin with, who had been sleeping in cardboard boxes on the streets of Manhattan just a few years earlier. In ten minutes of bidding, Untitled  (1982) by Jean-Michel Basquiat sold for $110.5 million at Sotheby's — a record for a work by an American art

You may have already felt that particular sensation when entering a room where a work of art awaits you. That imperceptible slowing of the breath, that slight distraction from the train of thoughts, that moment of unexpected presence. This is not sentimentality: it is biology. And science, in recent years, has begun to document with growing precision what artists and art lovers have always known — that living with artworks does us good, deeply and lastingly. What Science Says

For decades, breaking into the art world meant navigating a tightly controlled ecosystem dominated by physical galleries, auction houses, and private collectors. Access was conditioned by geography, personal networks, and institutional prestige. That landscape has fundamentally changed. The rise of digital infrastructure, combined with a growing appetite for contemporary art among younger collectors, has profoundly altered the way emerging artists gain visibility — and the wa

Ten years ago, a female abstract painter reaching several million dollars at auction was an exception. Today, it is a structural trend. Global auction revenue for women artists has exceeded one billion dollars since 2018, and their resilience in the face of market fluctuations proves greater than that of their male counterparts. At the heart of this quiet revolution: three British painters whose names now feature in every serious conversation about the contemporary art mark

Fifty years ago, Andy Warhol  printed Campbell's soup cans on canvas and caused a scandal. Today, a KAWS  sculpture sells for several million dollars at Sotheby's, and a Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton  collaboration makes the front pages of luxury magazines. Pop culture hasn't merely inspired contemporary art — it has restructured it from the ground up . For collectors, understanding this mutation means understanding one of the most powerful drivers of today's art market. A

Ten years ago, talking about contemporary art from Indonesia , the Philippines  or Vietnam  in the auction rooms of Christie's  or Sotheby's  was almost anecdotal. Today, that is no longer the case. A new geography of the global art market  is taking shape, and Southeast Asia  is one of its most promising epicentres. For savvy collectors , this is a window of opportunity  — provided you know how to read it. A region awakening to the contemporary art market Southeast Asia  is

Do you remember the last work of art that stopped you cold on your Instagram feed ? That moment when you saved  a painting, zoomed in on a sculpture, or clicked on the profile of an artist you didn't yet know? It may not have been a matter of chance. Behind every image you see lies an invisible mechanism : that of algorithms . And this mechanism, whether we like it or not, is reshaping our relationship with art  — and the markets that revolve around it. The Algorithm: The New

The 23rd edition of Art Basel Miami Beach took place from December 5 to 7, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. In a global art market still in transition following a 12% decline in 2024 (USD 57.5 billion according to the Art Basel & UBS report), the fair defied all expectations. Over 80,000 visitors, 283 galleries from 43 countries, and an avalanche of sales in the very first hours of VIP day: Miami 2025 confirmed that the art market is finding its footing again.

Sustained Growth Marking a Structural Turning Point The contemporary African art market has undergone significant evolution over the past several years, now clearly representing a structural turning point. Recent market reports, particularly those focused on 2024 outlooks and international dynamics, confirm a steady increase in sales volumes, a stronger presence at major art fairs, and enhanced visibility within leading auction houses. This growth cannot be reduced to a tempo

In the world of contemporary art, one question frequently arises among collectors, whether beginners or more experienced: should you prioritize a unique artwork or a limited edition? A unique artwork  refers to an original creation produced as a single piece, with no official reproduction, embodying the exclusive gesture of the artist. A limited edition , by contrast, refers to a work produced in multiple copies but in a strictly predetermined quantity, with each piece number

In the world of contemporary art, as well as in that of collectible objects and art prints, limited editions occupy a special place. Even more than works produced in open series or standard reproductions, limited editions fascinate and attract. This appeal goes beyond mere rarity: it is rooted in a combination of psychological, cultural, and artistic factors that create a genuine connection between the artwork, its creator, and its owner. For an art gallery, a limited edition

The idea of investing in art  is attracting an increasingly broad audience, ranging from passionate collectors  to investors  accustomed to more traditional asset classes. This evolution can be explained by several factors: the search for portfolio diversification , the appeal of tangible assets , and improved transparency within the contemporary art market , notably through reference reports published by Artprice , Art Basel & UBS , and Deloitte . However, it is essential to

Contemporary art  now holds an important place within the contemporary art market . According to widely recognized reports such as Artprice  or Art Basel & UBS , this market remains highly active , with steady demand  and a growing interest among art collectors . The market is now increasingly structured around more quality-driven criteria : the coherence of an artist’s career , institutional recognition  ( exhibitions , galleries , institutions ), the rarity  of works, and t

Visual trends in contemporary art  evolve every year in response to cultural , social , and technological  changes. At the beginning of 2026 , certain directions seem to be emerging, without forming fixed rules . Rather, they reflect tendencies observed across exhibitions , galleries , art fairs , and current artistic practices . These developments suggest a balance  between a return to nature , an increased presence of digital elements , and a search for more direct emotiona

The world of contemporary art is undergoing an unprecedented upheaval, driven by a new generation of artists who are redefining the

Art has always been a reflection of human evolution, bearing witness to technological advancements and societal shifts throughout history.

In 2025, Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami renew their legendary partnership for a new collection that reinvents the codes of luxury and

With no fewer than 54 countries, coupled with the profound impact of the African diaspora shaped by colonialism, the African continent

Yun Sé is a Japanese artist whose work reflects a harmonious fusion of pop art and Japanese urban culture. Inspired by the 1980s and 1990s,

Akosua Baidoo, née en 1968 au Ghana, est une artiste de renommée internationale dont le travail est profondément influencé par son héritage