Art Industry Insights With Reena Devi

  • Are Art Galleries And Auction Houses Turning The Tables On Art Fairs?

    There have been a slew of announcements of late, with art fairs such as Art Basel, Switzerland, and TEFAF Maastricht, Netherlands, slated for the first half of 2021, being shunted to the second half of the year. Some observers are skeptical if the postponed fairs will even take place then. With no end in sight to travel…

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  • What The Sacklers And Museum Boards Tell Us About Toxic Philanthropy In The Art World

    Even before the pandemic, philanthropy as a whole has been “dominated” by high net worth individuals (HNWI). Reportedly, giving by small donors declined over the last two decades, with an increase in donations spearheaded by mega-donors and mega gifts over US$300 million. This trend of fewer but richer individuals driving donations is definitely visible in the…

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  • The Cultural Paralysis Of Frieze, Art Basel And Other Art Fairs

    Earlier this month, the Frieze Viewing Room for Frieze London and Frieze Masters launched alongside in-person programming and physical versions of their online art exhibits set up by gallerists in their brick-and-mortar spaces. In spite of reportedly brisk sales even via its online platform, the overall visitor experience for the Frieze Viewing Room did not seem to…

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  • The Art World’s Blind Spots In Dealing With Unemployment

    Over the course of 2020, COVID-19 has made its presence known across the world, driving billion-dollar industries to a standstill and making it near impossible for vulnerable communities to sustain themselves without aid. In fact, the “sharp recovery,” which took place when businesses resumed following the easing of lockdown measures in various parts of the…

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  • What The Art World Is Missing In Its Leadership Crisis

    Leadership has always been a hot button issue in the art world, especially with museums. It was just last year Whitney Museum of American Art Vice-Chairman Warren Kanders came under fire for his nefarious corporate ties and stepped down. However, this year the art world has a full-blown leadership crisis on its hands. What constitutes leadership has…

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