Cities are no longer competing for cultural prestige. They are competing for position — and in the Art City Race, the winner won't be the one who grabbed the most. It will be the one who made everyone else want to sail in their direction.
Author: Tae Art Man
Venice Biennale’s 61st Edition Sets the Tone with “In Minor Keys” and 111 Artists
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Art Basel Paris 2025 Draws Record 73,000 Visitors, Up 12.3 Percent from Last Year
Art Basel Paris 2025 welcomed over 73,000 visitors to the Grand Palais — a 12.3% increase from last year — highlighting Paris’s status as a global art capital.
Christie’s Closes NFT Department
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Seoul New Capital of Arts?
Seoul, the New Capital of Art? From record-breaking sales at Frieze to soft power and year-round programs, the city edges closer to Asia’s art hub. Discover the full story →
Singapore Biennale 2025: 80+ Artists Explore “Pure Intention” Across the City
Singapore Biennale 2025 brings 80+ artists and 100+ works under ‘pure intention,’ transforming Singapore’s rail trails, estates, malls and museums into open galleries.
