How a Single Bid Sent a Brâncuși Sculpture to $107.6 Million
Major art auctions are often presented as scenes of intense competition among collectors willing to bid until the last second. However, behind many of the headlines proclaiming new records lies...
How to Invest in Art: A Wealth Strategy for Collectors, Businesses, and Family Offices
Detail of LIKE A VIRGIN, from the Love Songs for Times of Crises series by Carlos Aires. In today's wealth management landscape and the structuring of family offices, diversification into...
Pride Month: 3 LGBTIQ+ artists worth following
Miss D’vine II (2007), © Zanele Muholi. Image from British Journal of Photography. Courtesy of the artist and Stevenson, Cape Town/Johannesburg, and Yancey Richardson, New York. In contemporary art, representation...
Acrylic paint: what it is, techniques, and everything you need to know
In the contemporary art ecosystem, the choice of medium not only determines the visual outcome of a work, but also its long-term preservation, production speed, and market positioning. Acrylic paint,...
Art Basel in Basel 2026: 5 Must-See Artists to Follow This Year
Art Basel once again transforms the Swiss city into one of the major epicenters of the international art market. From June 18 to 21, the fair will bring together 290...
6th A&G Art Award: Promoting the Value of Emerging Spanish Artists
The link between the financial sector and the cultural market is being re-established. A&G, one of the leading independent private banking entities in Spain (with over 17.8 billion euros in...
Boa Mistura wins the 2026 idealista Contemporary Art Award: The value of art in urban spaces
The contemporary urban art scene celebrates a new milestone. The renowned art collective Boa Mistura has been honored with the idealista Contemporary Art Award 2026 for their project “Libertá”. This...
Clay in art: what it is, types, and its role in sculpture and ceramics
In the contemporary art market, the revaluation of artisanal techniques and primary materials has radically transformed the perception of modeled sculpture. Clay in art is no longer considered a mere...
How to start collecting at an art fair: A guide to buying wisely during ARCOLisboa
Visiting an international art fair is a vibrant experience, but it can also be overwhelming. Hundreds of galleries, thousands of artworks, and constant pressure to decide can lead both novice...