Samia Tawil

Istanbul’s attractiveness is very much related to the city being located between two worlds. First and foremost, the city straddles Europe and Asia, with its […]

Over the past few years, the art world has been witnessing the emergence of original sculptors who innovate not only through the materials they use, but above all by the topics they address. Topics that are well-anchored in our times, and very often marked by the omnipresence of technology in our everyday lives.

From prestigious galleries to digital buzz, art of exile has been placing forgotten regions of the world back on the map, putting back on the table certain ongoing conflicts that seemed to have lost media interest.

Closures of many starred establishments have put into light the business model’s challenging equation. Yet, the global catering market is doing well. New options are emerging, enabling chefs to carry on and finance their cuisine.

While Argentina is facing an increasing economic crisis, the Argentine wine market is having its best year ever and is continuing to make solid progress on the international market.

Over the past few years, the art world has been witnessing the launching of open-air art fairs throughout the world. Formerly focused on street art or emerging artists who did not find their audience in established circuits, they are now drawing a growing number of connoisseurs and collectors, eager to discover the works of renowned artists in extraordinary sceneries.

While bombs keep raining on the people of Gaza, Palestinian artists persist in creating, allowing us, whether through exhibitions in galleries or online, to delve into the rich symbolism of their art.

As haute couture finds itself orphaned of several of its greatest designers, tributes ranging from caricature to glorification have been pouring in over the past few months, and young designers have embraced this opportunity to shake things up in a century old industry by reinterpreting and questioning these style icons.

In the post-Black Lives Matter era, African American photography and painting are becoming increasingly popular on the art market. Artists who have revolutionized the way black skin is perceived and who have challenged identities are finally in the spotlight.

As Argentines celebrate their World Cup title, the country wants to believe in a saving grace that will help turn around the economy, in crisis for years. However, some of the luxury sectors do not seem to have waited for this victory to find their audience, as some counter-intuitive consequences of inflation seem to abide by no rules.

The classical beauty of Venice, seemingly frozen in time, leaves everyone in awe. And yet, its contemporary art market is very much alive and blooming. From exclusive events to private sales, prestigious galleries and renowned museums, where does the future of contemporary art play out in Venice?

The world of art has been shaken by the current geopolitical upheavals. As a result, two postures stand out: canceling exhibitions out of fear of sparking heated debates or, on the contrary, shoulder a clear position. But the question remains: what is the immediate impact of these conflicts on the market and on exhibitions?

Figures in the luxury pastry sector have had ups and downs over the past five years. Chefs had to learn to juggle the overrepresentation social media has to offer with crises linked to Covid and the increase of raw material prices.

In the aftermath of the G20 Summit in Bali, and as the island continues to attract an exponential flow of tourists to its main beach resorts, more and more foreigners are taking the plunge and investing in luxury villas, far from the coast.

While inflation is increasing, several parallel markets of dollar exchange have emerged in Argentina. In addition to the official dollar or the Blue dollar, an unprecedented phenomenon has been ongoing for weeks: the emergence of the Coldplay dollar.