Deciphering the Venice Biennale: Balancing Artistic Showcase with Commercial Intricacies
Many people believe that art showcased at events like the Venice Biennale isn't up for sale, viewing it solely as a government-backed showcase for contemporary art. However, this perception doesn't quite align with reality. While it's true that artworks themselves can't be bought or sold within the context of these biennials, the art market has ingeniously found ways to capitalize on these occasions. In the following text, we'll explore the dynamic interplay between the cultural and commercial dimensions of art within the biennale framework.
6 May 2024
Deciphering the Venice Biennale: Balancing Artistic Showcase with Commercial Intricacies 6 May 2024
Many people believe that art showcased at events like the Venice Biennale isn't up for sale, viewing it solely as a government-backed showcase for contemporary art. However, this perception doesn't quite align with reality. While it's true that artworks themselves can't be bought or sold within the context of these biennials, the art market has ingeniously found ways to capitalize o...
Auctioning Art: The Contemporary Role of Auctions in the Art World 14 April 2024
The rise of artwork as a tradable commodity in the modern era has fueled the expansion of the art economy, leading to a proliferation of auctions. However, what impacts has this growth brought to the art world? Somayeh Ramezanmahi addresses this inquiry by elucidating the notion of 'artwork value'.
Can artificial intelligence finally price an artwork without human intervention? 22 May 2023
In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence in the art world has attracted a lot of attention. Most of these attentions have been focused on the production of artwork by AI, while one of the important applications of artificial intelligence in art can be valuation, pricing and price prediction in auctions. Therefore, in this article, we have tried to point out the art apprai...
Drawing market: the best-selling medium after painting 24 January 2023
Drawing ranks second after painting in terms of sales value in the art market. This short essay discusses about the medium of drawing and its place in the art market.