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A Calibrated Market: How 2025 Shaped the Landscape for Collectors in 2026

Megan Fox Kelly, a leading professional art advisor, examines the divergent signals that defined the art market in 2025, from billion-dollar auction weeks in New York to the disciplined confidence seen in Paris. Fox Kelly explains why the year was not a downturn but a recalibration. She argues that the opportunities for 2026 lie in embracing quality, clarity of purpose and a more strategic, connoisseur-driven approach to collecting.
By Megan Fox Kelly

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