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BRAFA 2025: Where Art Meets Innovation in a Groundbreaking 70th Edition
From January 26 to February 2, 2025, Brussels will showcase the beating heart of ancient and modern art with the 70th edition of BRAFA, Art Fair at Brussels Expo, featuring more than 130 international galleries.
The presence of prominent…
Two Museums Ravaged As LA Fires Continue Spreading
The devastating fires in Los Angeles continue to cause unimaginable damage to life and property – including two art museums.
Last week, the Bunny Museum at the Altadena was destroyed by the fires. Steve Lubanski, co-owner of the museum,…
What New EU Tax Rules Mean For The Art Market
The new EU tax rules came into effect on January 1st, bringing some crucial impact for art markets in European nations.
Titled “Directive 2022/542”, the new set of rules was first introduced in 2022 and member nations were given a…
The Artistic and Economic Legacy of Ancient Greek Coinage
Imagine ancient Greece, where the introduction of coinage was not merely an economic breakthrough but a profound cultural and artistic transformation. The Greek city-states, thriving on newfound wealth, minted not just coins but also…
The Power of Grain: Ancient Egypt’s Economic and Artistic Legacy
Picture yourself wandering through the golden fields of ancient Egypt, where grain was not merely sustenance but a symbol of wealth and artistry. In this millennia-old civilization, every grain carried a narrative of abundance and control,…
The Evolution of Value: From Lydian Coins to Digital Tokens
In a remote corner of ancient Lydia, around 2,600 years ago, a groundbreaking innovation emerged: the coin. More than a mere tool for trade, this invention marked the dawn of the monetary economy and became an artistic emblem of its time,…
More Art Market Trends To Watch In 2025
Here are a few more trends that might make the headlines in 2025:
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NFTs are done – but not blockchain
2024 might go down as the year when NFTs bit the dust for good. The trend that…
Medieval Coins: The Art, Power, and Economic Legacy of the Middle Ages
In a journey through history, the Middle Ages emerge as a period often labeled as dark and stagnant. Yet, beneath this characterization lies an era brimming with innovation and transformation. Among its defining features was coin minting—a…
Coins of Power: How Roman Currency Shaped Art, Culture, and Identity
Traveling back in time to the Roman Empire reveals a civilization that wielded its coins as powerful instruments of influence, transcending their role as mere currency. These coins were not only symbols of economic activity but also…
Renaissance Banks and Art: The Strozzi Family’s Legacy of Wealth and Culture
In the bustling centers of Renaissance Italy, a quiet revolution was reshaping both art and finance. Florence and Venice were not only hubs of cultural brilliance but also cradles of modern banking. At the forefront of this transformation…