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Struggling to find inspiration in design? The Biennale di Venezia is the ultimate treasure trove. Let's explore together. The Venice Biennale is a renowned platform for showcasing cutting-edge art and design. It's a fantastic source of inspiration for creatives worldwide. Here are some key reasons why the Venice Biennale is a must-visit: Diverse Artistic Movements: The Biennale showcases a wide range of artistic styles and mediums, from traditional painting and sculpture to experimental digital art and installations. Global Perspectives: With pavilions representing countries from around the world, the Biennale offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse cultural perspectives and artistic practices. Curatorial Excellence: The Biennale's curators are renowned for their ability to select and present works that are both thought-provoking and aesthetically pleasing. Networking Opportunities: The Biennale attracts a global audience of artists, curators, collectors, and critics, providing excellent networking opportunities. What specific aspects of the Venice Biennale are you most interested in exploring? Are you drawn to a particular theme, artist, or country pavilion? I'm happy to provide more information or discuss specific exhibits with you. #biennalevenezia #nad #arte #cinema

The collector trends continue to steer towards a younger investor base as they seek to place their money into tangible assets. New investment platforms that blend art, finance and technology resonate with these more tech savvy individuals who also value the data and statistics that are now available to support what has historically been a very opaque market that relied heavily on being ‘in the know’ rather than indexed data with human interpretation to make informed and reasoned decision. The art market is going to be transformed over the next 5 years through the adoption of these new investing models that will attract more and more of the Gen Z and Millennials to the category.

Luanda’s art scene forges a new narrative for Angola In the centre of Luanda, a red neon sign on a three-story building adorns the facade of Hotel Globo. Built in 1950, after years of civil war, its once proud exterior has become a spectre of its former self. Despite its outwardly ruined structure, the hotel, once dubbed the most popular in Luanda, still retains an air of grandeur, representing the peak of modernist architecture in the African nation. “It’s a safe space,” said Luanda-born artist Sandra Poulson, who is presently showing her work in the 60th Venice Biennale, remarking how, unlike other spaces in Luanda, there’s no security guard with a gun at the door. “It’s the kind of place where you just drop in even if you don’t need to—even if Jahmek is not open. There’s an integration between Jahmek and artists’ studios, where some artists also live – that is rare to find. There’s always a conversation to be had and it’s free, anyone can enter.” Oil-rich Angola boasts a young and dynamic art scene sustained without government support. There are no dedicated art museums in the country, very few art schools – and art supplies are difficult to access. For STIR Over the last few years, a newfound energy can be felt pulsating through the building’s walls. Artists, creative producers and gallerists have re-occupied its spaces, transforming it into an arts hub. Jahmek Contemporary Art, one of Angola’s foremost contemporary art galleries, is based there, as is the project Fuckin’ Globo, a leading Angolan platform for intellectual and artistic discourse, bringing together artists, filmmakers, producers, curators and performers. https://lnkd.in/dQFYrPRk

The French art market looks buoyant ahead of Art Paris Since Brexit Paris has been re-emerging as a key marketplace for Modern and Contemporary art, laying the foundations for the international promotion of French artists: Art Paris, of which Artprice is a loyal partner, is participating in this effort along with BNP Paribas. Our latest global art market report – The Art Market in 2023 – highlights the impressive dynamism of the French art market over recent years. Ranked fourth in the world by art auction turnover, the French market posted relative stability compared with the general readjustment of the international art market over the last year. In 2023 France’s art auction turnover contracted by only 11% vs. 2022 (to $875 million) compared with -28% for the American market and -15% for the UK after a sharp shrinkage in supply and a substantial loss/.../ READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/e8whzvqP Image: A look at the French scene. Elika Hedayat, Les dépossédés #14, 2023, Oil on canvas, 163 x 114 cm. Aline Vidal Gallery #artmarket #artprice #auctions #artworks #auctionfineart #artworks #artcollectors #artinvestment #markettrends #auctionhouses #FineArt #lots #auctioneers #artparis #artfair #bnpparibas Art Paris BNP Paribas

- Luxury Investment Magazine - Chiara Magni: The bright expressionism. Edited by Prof. Luca Caricato Enjoy the article online #art #artist #artworld #artinvestment #chiaramagni #mastepieces #paint #brightexpressionism #excellence #luxuryinvestmentmagazine #investinchiaramagniart

- Luxury Investment Magazine - Chiara Magni: The bright expressionism. Edited by Prof. Luca Caricato Enjoy the article online #art #artist #artworld #artinvestment #chiaramagni #mastepieces #paint #brightexpressionism #excellence #luxuryinvestmentmagazine #investinchiaramagniart

The winner of the Loewe craft prize was announced yesterday. Mexican artist Andres Anza is the winner. The Loewe craft prize is a big deal. The article below discusses the problematic hierarchy between craft and art. This is a question people love to debate, often in such obscure ways that one doesn't know what is being discussed or what are the points being made. That being said, the conversation is relevant inasmuch as putting craft on equal footing with art will enable the craft artists to sell their pieces at a higher price point. You will notice that the author indirectly dismisses functional craft - "craft is an idea" - “there is nothing aside from the categorical label that distinguishes objet from oeuvre”. The issue here is that she’s effectively dismissing skilled craft - and that leads to crafts becoming endangered and then extinct. There is no art craft without basic craft skills being honed and perfected.

- Luxury Investment Magazine - Chiara Magni: The bright expressionism. Edited by Prof. Luca Caricato Enjoy the article online #art #artist #artworld #artinvestment #chiaramagni #mastepieces #paint #brightexpressionism #excellence #luxuryinvestmentmagazine #investinchiaramagniart

To Frieze or Not to Frieze: Are collectors leaning towards Paris, the City of Love and Art, over London? As Frieze Week opens in London, collectors are also preparing for the newly rebranded Art Basel Paris, raising questions about which city is the priority this year. With Paris often dubbed the "City of Love", it's not just romantic allure that draws international art lovers, but its deep cultural roots as the birthplace of Impressionism and home to leading modern painters like Picasso and Matisse. The post-Olympic glow and the reopening of the Grand Palais make Art Basel Paris particularly attractive. Arianne Piper, a London-based art advisor, highlights how Paris’s glamour and ease of navigation make it appealing, especially for collectors with limited time. Above all, Paris holds a unique place in art history as the center of revolutionary movements like Impressionism and Cubism, where the streets once inspired Monet, Degas, Caillebotte and Van Gogh. This legacy lives on today, with Paris’s contemporary gallery scene booming and attracting more international attention, making it an irresistible destination for collectors. Meanwhile, London’s art scene still thrives, with its global art market status. But a slightly stronger British pound (trading at $1.32 to the dollar, compared to $1.22 last year) could make London pricier for collectors. In contrast, the euro exchange rate remains more favorable at $1.10. Additionally, the UK's post-Brexit bureaucracy is causing administrative headaches for galleries, according to Martin Wilson of the British Art Market Federation. Eva Langret, director of Frieze London, emphasizes the city’s role as a global stage for young artists and creatives. However, the magnetic pull of Paris, with its artistic history and cultural prestige, seems to be casting a shadow over London’s usual dominance this year. Frieze has responded by extending its VIP programming into the weekend, aiming to capture those stopping by before heading to Paris, but how this affects sales remains to be seen. #artcollecting #artexhibition #artmuseum #artinvesting #artinvestment #artcollector #artnews #artworld #artmarket #artmarketnews #artauction #arthistory #worldrecord #modernart #impressionism #postwar #frieze #artbasel #london #paris