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On collaboration, culture, and the art world.
Occasional dispatches on the people, partnerships, and shifts shaping contemporary art — with a particular eye toward where brands and artists meet.
May 1, 2025 · Essay
Ari Emanuel Buys Frieze: What It Means for the Art World
Endeavor's CEO has acquired Frieze, bringing seven major art fairs under one media-savvy umbrella. What it means for collecting, brand partnerships, and global fair culture.
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Apr 24, 2026 · News
Alma Allen Selected for the Venice Biennale
The choice of a relatively unknown sculptor based in Mexico City ends a chaotic, much-delayed selection process led by the State Department.
Read more →Apr 2, 2025 · Analysis
Why Brands Are Collaborating With Artists in 2025
In 2025, brands aren't just collaborating with artists to sell — they're building identity. Why cultural capital became the most valuable currency in fashion, tech, and beyond.
Read more →Mar 27, 2025 · List
Five Contemporary Artists Everyone's Talking About
From museum-backed solo shows to major art fair debuts, these five artists are shaping the visual culture of 2025 — blending material innovation, personal narrative, and institutional momentum.
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