
Art World's Tumultuous Year: Crisis, Comebacks, and AI
In 2025, the art world faced a turbulent mix of political pressure, a $100M heist, and the rise of AI, yet also celebrated major museum openings and a market rebound.
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In 2025, the art world faced a turbulent mix of political pressure, a $100M heist, and the rise of AI, yet also celebrated major museum openings and a market rebound.

Art Basel Miami Beach opens with strong sales, driven by renewed collector confidence and significant transactions from major galleries like David Zwirner and Hauser & Wirth. Blue-chip artworks are ga

Pace Di Donna Schrader (PDS) Galleries will launch in spring 2026, forming a new collaborative venture in the secondary art market to offer a holistic approach to sales and collection building.

A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo, titled “El sueño (La cama),” is estimated to sell for $40-$60 million, potentially setting a new auction record.

Sperone Westwater, a celebrated New York art gallery, is closing after 50 years amid a legal dispute between co-founders Angela Westwater and Gian Enzo Sperone. The closure, set for December 31, follo

Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer" sold for $236.4 million at Sotheby's, setting a new record for the artist and becoming the second most expensive painting ever auctioned.

Paris Photo showcases a diverse range of photographic art from international galleries, with works available across various price points.

London's Herald St gallery is expanding to Bologna, Italy, in a strategic move to leverage the city's unique cultural appeal and local collector base. This expansion, set to open early next year, refl

Art schools promise success, but many graduates face crushing debt and a lack of practical skills, highlighting a systemic mismatch between cost and career readiness.

Sotheby's opens its new global headquarters in the iconic Marcel Breuer building on Madison Avenue on November 8, following a $100 million renovation.

Yoshitomo Nara, the acclaimed Japanese artist known for his distinctive portraits, will now be represented by David Zwirner gallery, marking a significant shift in his career.

A Bob Ross painting, "Lake With Cabin & Trees," sold for $47,500 at auction, significantly exceeding expectations and highlighting the artist's enduring appeal.