Observer’s 2025 Art Power Index: The Art Market’s Most Influential People Their acquisitions, affinities and approbations move the needle on valuation and redefine how art is made, shown and sold. By The Editors, Christa Terry, Dan Duray, Elisa Carollo, Farah Abdessamad, and Merin Curotto
Cultural Diplomacy in Times of War: Is the Gulf’s Role as an Arts Destination Under Threat? Escalating geopolitical volatility in the region has cast doubt on the fate of the highly anticipated inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar. By Elisa Carollo
Transcending Crisis Mode: Why Arts Philanthropy Must Move from Reactivity to Proactivity Institutions and major market players must take the lead in challenging our reliance on reactionary philanthropy. By Aurelie Cauchy
The Most Influential People in Art By The Editors, Christa Terry, Elisa Carollo, Merin Curotto, Mána Taylor and Su Ertekin-Taner
Murakami Offers a Contest That Is Much More Laid Back Than Damien Hirst’s Spot Challenge By Andrew Russeth
Who Bought the $61 Million Clyfford Still Painting at Sotheby's? Not Israel Englander By Sarah Douglas