Anish Kapoor

Sotheby’s “Origins II” Results Suggest Saudi Collectors Are Prioritizing Legacy
[ad_1] Sotheby’s second auction in Saudi Arabia totaled $19.6 million with strong demand for Saudi and MENA artists. Sotheby's Art Basel Qatar triggered a widespread moment of reflection in the...
After Doha’s Spectacle, Delhi Delivered Substance
[ad_1] India Art Fair held its most expansive edition in 2026, with a record 135 exhibitors, at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds. Courtesy India Art Fair Visiting India Art Fair on...
11 New York Museum Shows Worth Slowing Down for Over the Holidays
[ad_1] MoMA, through Feb. 7, 2026 MoMA is hosting Ruth Asawa’s first major museum survey to reach New York following its debut at SFMOMA. Spanning six decades, the exhibition offers...
Abu Dhabi Art 2025 Stakes Out Its Vision Ahead of Frieze’s Takeover
[ad_1] Abu Dhabi Art Fair is back through November 23 for its 17th edition, with over 140 galleries from 52 cities across 35 countries. Abu Dhabi Art The 17th edition...
Early Sales at Art Basel Paris See Buyers Favoring Substance Over Speculation
[ad_1] Art Basel Paris runs through October 25. Courtesy of Art Basel Art Basel Paris opened yesterday (Oct. 22) with its official VIP preview, though a new pre-opening—the Avant Première—had...
48 Hours of Art in Chicago: CXW, Museums and Monuments to Come
[ad_1] Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, better known as the Bean. Photo: Christa Terry for Observer I was going to kick this off with a fun anecdote about my daughter walking...
Kamel Mennour On 25 Years of Building a Parisian Powerhouse
[ad_1] Kamel Mennour. Courtesy Mennour. Since entering the gallery business 25 years ago, Kamel Mennour has focused his efforts on his hometown and become one of the key players in...
Once a Layover, Now a Power Move: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore in Naples
[ad_1] For decades, Naples was the city you passed through. Grab a pizza, catch a ferry to Capri, move on. Not anymore. The former capital of chaos is now Italy’s...
Curator Eleanor Clayton On the Race to Keep a National Treasure in Britain
[ad_1] Clayton says the campaign has drawn widespread support from arts institutions, artists, and thousands of individual contributors moved by the urgency of the effort. Photograph by Betty Saunders, courtesy...
Observer’s Guide to Fine Art Storage, Where Masterpieces Go to Wait
[ad_1] Unlike standard self-storage, fine art storage facilities offer purpose-built environments designed to house and protect artworks under tightly controlled conditions. Courtesy Fortress What is the afterlife of an artwork?...
Artists and Their Estates Find Opportunities—and Challenges—in Licensing Deals
[ad_1] Jeff Koons with his BMW Art Car in 2010. Photo by FRED DUFOUR / AFP) (Photo by FRED DUFOUR/AFP via Getty Images The art world has a love-hate relationship...
The Rise of Kanazawa’s Art Jewel
[ad_1] In a circular glass landmark by SANAA, Kanazawa’s contemporary art museum is quietly growing its collection. Photo: WATANABE Osamu, courtesy of 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa In...