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Growing up in an African setting, I was different. My views often contrasted sharply with what prevailed around me, and as a result, I struggled to fit in. Silence occupied much of my early childhood. The moments when I felt most at ease were those when I could draw some form of art on the ground. Art, however, was largely underrated and considered a waste of time at times, even a punishable offence. My silence and my tendency to draw were soon misinterpreted as signs of disr

V&A Celebrates 170 Years of Burberry with The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon There are fashion pieces that belong to a particular season, and there are others that gradually become part of cultural history. The Burberry trench belongs firmly to the second category. On 21 September 2026, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London will open The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon, a free display celebrating one of the most enduring garments in British fashion and marking B

A landmark Argentine collection is heading to Sotheby’s, in what could become one of the most consequential consignments of the 2026–27 auction season. Sotheby’s has reportedly secured a major tranche of the Blaquier family’s celebrated Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection, valued at approximately $450 million, according to people familiar with the transaction. The group includes important works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Why Abu Dhabi Is Becoming the New Global Capital of Art, Culture and Luxury Beyond spectacular architecture and blockbuster exhibitions, Abu Dhabi is executing one of the world’s most ambitious cultural strategies. Here’s why the emirate is redefining the future of luxury through museums, art and soft power. Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District, luxury, museums, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena, cultural tourism, luxury travel, Middle East art. The W

Arles, France As part of the 57th Rencontres d’Arles, one of the world’s most prestigious photography festivals, Charlotte Gainsbourg presents 5bis, her very first photography exhibition. Supported by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and Maja Hoffmann, and curated by Matthieu Humery, this deeply personal project offers an unprecedented artistic immersion into the iconic 1810 family home at 5 bis rue de Verneuil, Paris. On view at La Galerie du Cloître in Arles from 6 July

Internationally recognized contemporary abstract artist Christine Meeks is redefining the language of abstraction through layered compositions that unite architectural precision with emotional depth. With exhibitions in New York City, international editorial recognition, and a place among the Top 10 Artists of 2026, Meeks continues to establish herself as one of the most compelling voices shaping today’s contemporary art landscape. In an era where visual culture is increasing

Pablo Picasso, The Painter and His Model, 1963. © Succession Picasso. Photo: Centre Pompidou With 90,000 visitors, landmark sales, and an exceptional international turnout, Art Basel 2026 closed in Basel as one of the most influential editions in the fair’s history, reaffirming its role as the defining annual event of the global art market. For one week, Basel once again became the epicenter of the international art world. Bringing together 290 galleries from 43 countries and

ART BASEL, Switzerland Every June, the international art world converges on a small Swiss city that temporarily becomes the center of a multi-billion-dollar industry. Art Basel, widely regarded as the world’s most influential contemporary art fair, has opened its 2026 edition, bringing together leading galleries, collectors, museum directors, curators, and artists from across the globe. More than a commercial event, Art Basel remains the definitive benchmark of the global ar

Jack Armstrong: Collecting History Before History Decides In the world of high-end collecting, value rarely begins with a price tag. The most sought-after works of art are not simply acquired because they are aesthetically compelling; they become desirable because they embody a story, a moment in history, a cultural shift, or a personality whose significance extends beyond the canvas itself. The greatest collectors understand that by the time consensus has been reached, the m

The Berlin fashion label and the iconic ice cream brand merge fashion, art and lifestyle in a playful collaboration unveiled during Basel’s international art week. As luxury brands continue to blur the boundaries between fashion, culture and experiential marketing, Berlin-based fashion label Ottolinger and Magnum have joined forces to launch a limited-edition accessories collection inspired by the pleasures of summer. Unveiled during Basel’s highly anticipated art week, the c

After losing the most powerful job in fashion, Diana Vreeland reinvented herself and transformed the Met Gala into the most influential night in the industry. In the ruthless world of fashion, power is often temporary. Trends fade, editors fall, and yesterday’s visionaries are quickly replaced by younger faces and newer ideas. Yet few stories illustrate the triumph of reinvention better than that of Diana Vreeland, the legendary editor who was dismissed from Vogue at the heig

A generational shift reshaping art, wealth, and private influence A quiet but profound transformation is taking place in the global art market. The traditional image of the collector often older, institutionally established, and generationally wealthy is being steadily replaced by a younger, more agile profile. Today, according to the Art Basel & UBS Global Collecting Survey (2025), produced with Arts Economics by Dr. Clare McAndrew, Millennials and Gen Z collectors represen

The Highest Indoor and Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Introduces Seven New Immersive Environments Including New York’s Largest Kaleidoscope NEW YORK, June 2026 Tickets are now on sale for the next evolution of Edge NYC, the highest indoor and outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere. Opening on June 11, 2026, the landmark destination at Hudson Yards will debut an entirely new permanent indoor immersive experience designed to transform the visitor

For one evening in New York, the global art market stopped behaving like culture and started behaving like macroeconomics. At the center of that gravitational pull stood Christie’s, which reportedly generated more than $1.1 billion in back-to-back sales, propelled by the record-breaking sale of Jackson Pollock’s Number 7A, 1948. The result immediately reignited a familiar question circulating across the ultra-luxury ecosystem: why, in an era defined by AI, volatility, geopoli

The Most Valuable Design Sale Ever: Inside Jean & Charles de Gunzburg’s Extraordinary Collection New York Behind the closed doors of a Park Avenue apartment that insiders once described as “Paris within Manhattan,” a lifetime of passion is about to be dispersed under the hammer. In April 2026 and May, Sotheby’s will host what many are already calling a historic turning point in the world of collectible design: the sale of the Jean and Terry de Gunzburg collection, the most v

Silicon Valley’s New Patrons: How Tech Billionaires Are Reshaping the Global Art Market From private museums to record-breaking acquisitions, a new generation of technology entrepreneurs is transforming the way art is collected, displayed, and valued. For centuries, the great patrons of art were kings, aristocrats, and industrial magnates. Their collections filled the palaces of Europe and the museums of major capitals. Today, a new class of collectors has emerged one shaped

Once underestimated in the international art market, Frida Kahlo is now commanding record-breaking prices, captivating collectors from New York to Dubai and redefining the value of Latin American art. For decades after her death, Frida Kahlo was admired primarily as a cultural icon, a feminist symbol, and a deeply personal painter whose works explored identity, pain, and resilience. Yet for much of the twentieth century, the Mexican artist remained somewhat overlooked in the

MAZE ART GSTAAD 2026: A New Chapter of Elegance, Vision, and Global Dialogue Amid the pristine Alpine landscape, where art meets altitude and refinement meets daring, MAZE Art Gstaad returns for its third edition from February 19 to 22, 2026, under the shimmering canopy of the Festival-Zelt in the heart of Gstaad. This season, the fair expands its universe welcoming around forty leading international galleries an evolution that reflects MAZE’s growing role as one of Europe’s

As summer 2025 unfolds, the global art market continues to captivate billionaire collectors eager to acquire rare, one-of-a-kind masterpieces that combine cultural significance and financial value. From headline auction sales to exclusive private transactions in Venice, Aspen, and Monaco, this season highlights the growing influence of ultra-wealthy buyers on the art world. A Resilient Market Amid Global Uncertainty Despite geopolitical tensions and economic fluctuations, the

Art Basel 2025: Spotlight on Emerging Artists Shaping the Future of Luxury Art Basel, Switzerland – June 2025 Art Basel 2025 is set to redefine the contours of luxury art by spotlighting emerging artists who are pushing the boundaries of contemporary creativity. With the introduction of the new “Premiere” sector, the fair provides a dedicated platform for galleries to showcase cutting-edge works created within the past five years, emphasizing the evolving landscape of high-e