Respondents from Mainland China, in particular, recorded the highest levels of spending, signaling resilience in the region. Confidence among HNWIs remains strong, with a large majority optimistic about the second half of the year.
In a landmark Sotheby’s auction, Chinese entrepreneur Justin Sun purchased Maurizio Cattelan’s conceptual artwork “Comedian”—a banana duct-taped to a wall—for $6.24 million (£4.5 million) using cryptocurrency. The banana was once again eaten during a press event, transforming the conceptual piece into a performance. The event sparked global conversations about the interplay of art, cryptocurrency, and technology.
10th November 2024, West Bund Art & Design perfectly wrapped in Shanghai, China. Shanghai's two flagship art fairs, Art021 and the West Bund Art & Design Fair, saw a rise in budding collectors interested in younger and more diverse artists.
Celebrating its 10th year at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, ART021 Shanghai reaffirms its role as a dynamic cultural hub, connecting the global and local art scenes through innovation, diversity, and artistic dialogue.
New directions in layout and themes position Frieze as a platform for innovation and resilience. Bringing together over 270 galleries from 47 countries, the fair offered a rich synthesis of contemporary art with works that span centuries (Frieze Masters).
Ziyi Wang (b. 1999) creates an artistic world that is both mysterious and deeply engaging, merging body movement, floral imagery, and mystic symbols into a distinctive digital practice. A multifaceted artist specialising in moving images and digital art, Wang’s work bridges the traditional and the contemporary, offering viewers a meditation on identity, ritual, and cultural heritage.
In the exhibition ART COLLECTIVE: From the One to the Many, Ellie Davies showcased two of her signature works, 'Milk Harvest' and 'One For Sorrow, Two For Joy'.
Through themes of mimicry and possessiveness, Winnie Chen examines the boundaries between self-protection and vulnerability.