How are art fairs strangling galleries?
"The financial burden of participating in prominent art fairs such as Art Basel or Frieze poses a significant challenge for small galleries and emerging artists, particularly in recent months as the art market has been grappling with a crisis. In this discussion, Magnus Resch raises critical questions: How many more galleries can continue to operate under such difficult market conditions? And do major art fairs hold any responsibility to help reshape the structure of the art market? He argues that, if a new approach is not adopted, art fairs will end up swallowing galleries."
3 November 2024
How are art fairs strangling galleries? 3 November 2024
"The financial burden of participating in prominent art fairs such as Art Basel or Frieze poses a significant challenge for small galleries and emerging artists, particularly in recent months as the art market has been grappling with a crisis. In this discussion, Magnus Resch raises critical questions: How many more galleries can continue to operate under such difficult market condi...
Deciphering the Venice Biennale: Balancing Artistic Showcase with Commercial Intricacies 6 May 2024
Many people believe that art showcased at events like the Venice Biennale isn't up for sale, viewing it solely as a government-backed showcase for contemporary art. However, this perception doesn't quite align with reality. While it's true that artworks themselves can't be bought or sold within the context of these biennials, the art market has ingeniously found ways to capitalize o...
Iranian artists in Art Dubai 2024 6 January 2024
Art Dubai began in 2007 and over the past 17 years has established itself as a catalyst for the arts of the MENASA region in local, regional and international conversations. This art fair has also helped to place the art of these regions on the world map.Art Dubai 2024 will be held in March as usual. This event in four sections: Contemporary, Gateway, Modern and Digital also hosts I...
Abu Dhabi Art, from 2009 to today 13 November 2023
Abu Dhabi Art was established in 2009 and caused significant changes in the Middle East art scene. In the first years, Abu Dhabi Art had an international approach, but gradually, it took a regional and local trend and focused more on the art of the MENA region. Since the establishment of this art fair, Iranian galleries and Iranian artists have also participated in it and have exper...
A Preview of Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2023 8 November 2023
Abu Dhabi November Artfair is held every year by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi and under the patronage of Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. Each participant is selected annually by an internal committee in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and selected curators. This art e...
The importance of art fairs in the art world 11 October 2023
On July 8, 2023, the second meeting of gallery owners with the title of Gallery Owners, Art Market Structure and Challenges was held at Kaarmaan House. In this meeting, Maryam Majd and Shahed Safari, Sanam Haghigi, Sajjad Baghban Maher and Mohammad Reza Moridi gave speeches. In the following, you will read Maryam Majd & Shahed Saffari's speach about the importance of art fairs i...
Getting to know Contemporary Istanbul 18 September 2023
Contemporary Istanbul Art Fair, focusing on contemporary art, is holding its 18th edition this year. The first edition of this art fair was held in 2006. Contemporary Istanbul 2023 or CI will be held this year from September 26 till October 1st in Istanbul, Turkey. In addition to the exhibition section, this art fair also has a section dedicated to photos and panels for artists to d...
Mega-art fairs and Asia, a growing alliance 7 August 2023
In recent years, the presence of mega-art-fairs such as Basel and Frieze has increased in Asia, one of the reasons for which is the diversification policies of the guiding groups of these events. The growth of the super-wealthy in Asia, based on global data, is another reason that makes this region an attractive place for art deals. In this short text, we will take a look at the gro...
Artchart's interview with Parinaz Eleish at Art Dubai 2023 12 March 2023
During the Art Dubai, we talked to Parinaz Eleish and asked about her artistic experience inside and outside of Iran.