The origin of the concept of the “ascetic and self-sacrificing artist” can be traced to the expansion of the art market in the nineteenth century and the increasing commercialization of art—a development notably reflected in the writings of Charles Baudelaire. This idea holds that an artist should place the pursuit of art above material concerns.In contrast, the commercially minded...

During the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel in June 2025, artistic activities within Iran were temporarily suspended and gradually resumed, while the international presence of Iranian artists continued uninterrupted. Historical evidence from the World War II era suggests that in times of crisis, art can serve as a temporary safe haven for capital. However, such wartime booms...

"The financial burden of participating in prominent art fairs such as Art Basel or Frieze poses a significant challenge for small galleries and emerging artists, particularly in recent months as the art market has been grappling with a crisis. In this discussion, Magnus Resch raises critical questions: How many more galleries can continue to operate under such difficult market condi...

Using artworks as collateral for loans is not a new concept, but recent reports suggest that this practice is experiencing a notable rise and becoming increasingly prevalent in the global art market.

Collaborative exhibitions, born from the cooperation among galleries, have been increasing in recent years. This trend is also evident in Iran, with such events on the rise, as seen in the recent multi-gallery exhibition celebrating the 100th birthday of Mohsen Vaziri-Moghaddam. In light of this artist's exhibition, the following report provides an overview of gallery collaborations...

Manoucher Yektai, an esteemed Iranian poet and artist, made his entry into the secondary market in 2006 with two unique pieces featured at the Dreweatts and Bloomsbury auction in Berkshire, England. Up until 2013, Yektai's market saw limited growth, mainly due to the scarcity of his works and their presence in lesser-known auctions. The launch of the Tehran Auction in 2011 marked a...

The Venice Biennale is one of the oldest and most prestigious avant-garde art exhibitions in the world, with a high level of credibility. In addition to presenting artists' works and introducing them, this biennial is important for predicting and creating new artistic trends. It manages its events with a multidisciplinary model of organization and management, which has made its natu...

Mohsen Vaziri-Moghaddam, an Iranian painter, sculptor, lecturer, and art writer, was born in Behbahan in 1925 and passed away in Rome 94 years later. Throughout his career, he conducted various experiments using different materials and media. However, Vaziri-Moghaddam is most renowned for his sand paintings and articulated sculptures. His works have been featured in auctions since 2...

Abstract painting is one of art trends in 2023 and has experienced growing in value in the art market in last few years. According to Artsy's 2023 survey, 44% of respondents cited "abstract art" as the most important genre of contemporary art in their business.