For the first time ever, collectors will have the extraordinary opportunity to acquire a museum-exhibited work by internationally acclaimed artist Mateo Blanco. His celebrated textile flag, Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice (2023), will be offered at Palm Beach Auctions on November 15, 2025โmarking a historic debut on the secondary market.
FOLLOW.ART, a new space created exclusively for artists and curators, today unveils the Nexus Card, a digital portfolio and networking tool designed to transform how creatives present their work and build sustainable careers. The Nexus Card, powered by FOLLOW.ART,ย is designed to solve some of the most pressing challenges faced by todayโs artists and curators. Unlike traditional social platforms, it ensures professional visibility without algorithms, with every profile equally discoverable and not tied to follower counts or engagement metrics. It functions as both a mobile-ready portfolio and a networking tool, easily shared online or in person, offering a streamlined alternative to maintaining separate websites and business cards.
Discover the remarkable story behind Sir Basil Gouldโs historic collectionโfeaturing exclusive artworks, rare photographs, and personal artifacts from Tibetโs most pivotal moments. From Krishna Kanwalโs evocative watercolors capturing the enthronement of the young Dalai Lama to Gouldโs intimate archive of images and memorabilia, this auction offers a rare glimpse into a transformative chapter of Tibetan history. Uncover the full story of this extraordinary sale and the figures who shaped itโan event that achieved nearly a million pounds in just one day.
On the corner of Bruton Street in Mayfair, a new kind of art space is quietly preparing to shake up Londonโs cultural and investment landscape. Bruton + Co, the brainchild of art entrepreneur Olyvia Kwok, will open its doors this June with a striking retrospective of post-war abstract artโbringing together masterpieces by the likes of Joan Mitchell, Robert Motherwell, Sam Francis, and Kazuo Shiraga. More than just an exhibition, this is a statement on the shifting power of art as an alternative asset, where emotion meets investment strategy. With global markets in flux, and blue-chip art increasingly seen as a financial safe haven, this opening marks more than a cultural momentโitโs a sign of where discerning collectors may be looking next.
Tucked away on Bruton Street in Mayfairโsteps from where Queen Elizabeth II was bornโa bold new player is rewriting the rules of the art world. Olyvia Kwok, a seasoned art entrepreneur with a knack for anticipating market shifts, is launching Bruton + Co: a venture that blends investment savvy with curatorial excellence. With invitation-only exhibitions, access to off-market deals, and a business model that straddles finance and fine art, this is not your typical gallery. Here’s how Kwok plans to change the way the wealthy invest in artโand why London is still her battleground of choice.
The concept is simple yet revolutionary: users can create, mint, and exchange โword coinsโโtokens tied to unique words or phrases. These word coins, much like digital art or NFTs, hold value and can be bought, sold, or exchanged in a transparent, decentralized marketplace. But WordCraftโs mission extends beyond mere speculation. At its core is the belief that language, as a living and evolving entity, deserves to be immortalized and commodified in a way that reflects its cultural significance.
Banksyโs Mickey Snake, a rare sculpture from the artistโs infamous Dismaland exhibition, stunned the art world this week by more than doubling its estimate at Bonhams. With its unsettling blend of pop culture and dark satire, the piece drew intense interestโand an even higher final bid. Here’s how this unexpected result is reshaping conversations around contemporary British art.
In an ever-evolving art world, securing the right media exposure can make or break an artist, gallery, or creative initiative. As digital platforms reshape the landscape and new trends emerge, mastering the art of public relations has never been more crucial. To uncover the secrets of a winning art PR campaign in 2025, we spoke with Christina Ioannou, an internationally recognized Art PR expert. With a career spanning top agencies and major institutions like Art Basel, Christina shares her journey, insights into global art trends, and expert advice on how artists and businesses can craft compelling narratives, engage the media, and stand out in a crowded market.
The late South African artist Gerard Sekoto has once again proven his lasting impact on the art world, with his masterpiece The Artistโs Brother selling for an astonishing ยฃ406,000 ($528,000) at Bonhamsโ Modern & Contemporary African Art saleโmore than four times its original estimate of ยฃ100,000-150,000 ($130,000-195,000).
A breathtaking imperial vase, once expected to sell for a fraction of its final price, has stunned collectors at Bonhams New York, igniting a fierce bidding war and shattering estimates. This extraordinary piece, with its intricate dragon and cloud motif, is so rare that only one other example existsโhoused in the prestigious Beijing Palace Museum. With the market for Chinese antiquities surging, this sale marks a defining moment for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
