Observer’s 2025 Art Power Index: The Art Market’s Most Influential People Their acquisitions, affinities and approbations move the needle on valuation and redefine how art is made, shown and sold. By The Editors, Christa Terry, Dan Duray, Elisa Carollo, Farah Abdessamad, and Merin Curotto
Early Sales at Art Basel Paris See Buyers Favoring Substance Over Speculation Preliminary reports suggest that the art market is regaining traction at every level, but with a sharper focus. By Elisa Carollo
Frieze and Kiaf Open in Seoul: First Impressions and Early Sales “People in Seoul and in Korea now really look forward to September, not only for the fairs but also for all the events and parties.” By Elisa Carollo
Christie’s and Sotheby’s Close 2025 With a Market Rebound Fueled by Luxury and New Buyers By Elisa Carollo
A Tribute to Luigi Bonotto, the Visionary Fluxus Patron Who Merged Art, Life and Industry By Elisa Carollo
A.I. Is Overhyped Yet Underappreciated, Says DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Museum of Tomorrow’s Fábio Scarano On Rethinking Science Through Art and Redefining Institutional Purpose By Dan Duray