How nature, still life and domestic subjects connect with buyers, with practical guidance for artists and collectors.
Art Market Opportunities: A Quick Read — Part 5: Nature, Still Life and Domestic Subjects
Art Market Opportunities: A Quick Read — Part 4: Renewed Demand for Established Art
Explore renewed demand for established art and the importance of condition, provenance, edition details and comparable sales.
Art Market Opportunities: A Quick Read — Part 3: Building Direct Artist–Collector Relationships
How studio visits and direct artist relationships can support informed purchases, clear agreements and lasting collector connections.
Art Market Opportunities: A Quick Read — Part 2: The Appeal of Smaller Originals
Why smaller originals attract buyers, how artists can price them sustainably and what collectors should check before purchasing.
Art Market Opportunities: A Quick Read — Part 1: The Recovery and Where It Matters
A quick guide to the art market recovery, studio earnings and collecting costs, with practical opportunities for artists and collectors.
AV17 Gallery Brings Žilvinas Kempinas to Artissima 2026, Presenting a Lithuanian Perspective on Movement, Perception and Space
This autumn, (AV17) Gallery, Vilnius, brings the work of internationally acclaimed Lithuanian artist Žilvinas Kempinas to Artissima 2026, one of Italy’s leading contemporary art fairs. The presentation will explore Kempinas’ distinctive approach to movement, perception, light and space, transforming familiar materials and physical forces into dynamic, often unexpectedly immersive visual experiences.
The Merchant House Presents André de Jong Exhibition Featuring Portraits of Beppie Gielkens During Amsterdam Art Week 2026
With André de Jong and His Theater, The Merchant House (TMH) is pleased to present new works by the distinguished Dutch artist André de Jong (b. 1947). His fifth major exhibition at TMH, it reflects one of the most prolific periods of his career—which has encompassed drawing as well as photography, sculpture, and land art—and poses the question: What is it about drawing, above all, that has continued to fascinate André de Jong for over five decades?
Vian Borchert’s ‘Luminous’ Exhibition Puts Light, Color and Hope at the Center of Abstraction
Distinguished artist Vian Borchert is presenting LUMINOUS, a solo exhibition centered on light as a metaphor for hope, renewal, clarity and inner awakening. The exhibition runs from August 13 through October 17, 2026, and is being showcased exclusively online through Artsy. Known for her expressionist approach and poetic treatment of abstraction, Borchert uses her signature blue palette to create atmospheric works inspired by the sea, sky and contemplative qualities of nature. Rather than depicting identifiable locations, the paintings present open-ended environments shaped by intuitive mark-making, lyrical color, expressive brushwork and nostalgic memories.
Artist Mateo Blanco donates Rockefeller Flag to The Casements for permanent display
American artist Mateo Blanco has donated his original painting Rockefeller Flag to The Casements, ensuring the work will remain permanently at the historic Ormond Beach residence where John D. Rockefeller spent the final years of his life. Created specifically for The American Legacy exhibition celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, Rockefeller Flag will now become a lasting part of The Casements, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the contemporary work alongside the history and legacy of one of America’s most influential industrialists.
Acclaimed Artist Vian Borchert’s Signature Blue Paintings Take Center Stage at Washington’s Iconic Watergate Gallery During America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, internationally acclaimed abstract expressionist Vian Borchert is making waves on both sides of the Atlantic. Her signature blue paintings are now featured in the landmark American Mosaic exhibition at Washington, D.C.’s iconic Watergate Gallery, while a remarkable series of exhibitions across Madrid, London, Venice, and Paris underscores a milestone year in her international career. Discover why Borchert’s evocative “visual poetry” is capturing attention at some of the world’s most notable cultural venues.
