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Cuba holds a singular place in the geography of contemporary art. For decades the island has produced artists whose formal power and conceptual intelligence rival the best of the international scene, yet whose access to the global market remains hampered by a geopolitical context without equivalent.
Cultural tourism has been expanding for years, and while museums have long known how to capitalise on it, contemporary art galleries remain paradoxically on the sidelines. Every year millions of visitors wander the historic quarters of Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux or Nice seeking authentic cultu
In the contemporary art market, the bulk of professional attention focuses on the sale: identifying the right collector, presenting the work in optimal conditions, negotiating the price, closing the transaction. This moment of sale, crowning the prospection, mediation and relationship work the deale
The world of contemporary art has traditionally occupied the intersection of commerce and culture. Galleries are places of business where works valued at thousands, sometimes millions, of euros are negotiated. They are also cultural venues where visitors discover artistic propositions that question
The dealer maintains with each artist a relationship of trust, proximity and mutual commitment that forms the foundation of their activity. They champion the work to collectors, accompany artists in their projects, negotiate on their behalf and invest in their careers over the long term. But this co
The opening night has long been the cardinal moment in the life of a contemporary art gallery. That evening when collectors discover works alongside the informed public, when conversations arise in front of freshly hung pieces, when the first reservations are negotiated in an atmosphere of convivial
Contemporary art galleries often occupy spaces of remarkable architectural quality: generous volumes, controlled natural light, polished concrete or antique parquet floors, immaculate white walls. These characteristics, which make the exhibition space what it is, inevitably attract hire requests fro
Family offices, those wealth management structures dedicated to high-net-worth families, represent for the gallery owner a client base of considerable power but often bewildering access. Unlike the individual collector who enters the gallery, looks at the works and engages in conversation with the g
Central and Eastern Europe constitutes, for the Western gallery owner, an artistic territory whose richness remains largely under-explored. Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and the Baltic states harbour dynamic contemporary art scenes, structured around ambitious galleries, growing fairs
The traditional gallery opening, with its glasses of white wine and anonymous canapes, has long constituted the quintessential social ritual of the art world. Yet an increasing number of galleries are exploring a more ambitious path by forging collaborations with chefs, transforming gallery events i
Security of artworks is a constant preoccupation for every gallery owner, yet it remains paradoxically underaddressed in professional publications devoted to the art market. Galleries, by their very nature, are spaces open to the public, welcoming visitors daily whose identity is not always verified
Skills-based sponsorship is a mechanism through which a company places its employees' skills at the disposal of a general interest organisation, during working hours, to carry out missions contributing to the beneficiary organisation's social purpose. This mechanism, regulated by the Aillagon Law of
Virtual reality has ceased to be a technological curiosity confined to research laboratories and video game arcades. Since the mid-2010s, leading contemporary artists have seized this medium to create works plunging viewers into visual, auditory and sensory environments whose intensity surpasses any
Contemporary Iranian art occupies a paradoxical position on the international scene. Sustained by a thousand-year cultural history, nourished by a dynamic artistic diaspora and supported by a local scene of remarkable vitality, it attracts growing interest from Western collectors and institutions. Y
The introduction of art into hospital environments is not a recent phenomenon. Since the 1990s, increasingly structured programmes have emerged in European and North American hospitals, driven by the conviction that the visual environment of a place of care directly influences the well-being of pati
Crowdfunding has established itself in the cultural landscape as a financial mobilisation tool that complements traditional funding sources. Contemporary art galleries, long on the sidelines of this movement, are beginning to explore the possibilities offered by collection platforms to finance speci
The contemporary art world readily displays its environmental commitments. International fairs publish sustainability charters, museums install solar panels on their roofs, galleries communicate about their eco-responsible practices. Yet behind this green shopfront, actual art market practices often
Insular Southeast Asia is establishing itself as one of the most dynamic territories in the global contemporary art market. The Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia harbour thriving art scenes driven by a new generation of artists, increasingly active local collectors and a growing network of galleri
The climate crisis has burst into the art world with an intensity that continues to grow. Leading artists now devote a significant portion of their work to environmental questions, and cultural institutions, from national museums to independent art centres, programme exhibitions exploring the connec
Intellectual property is a subject many gallery dealers approach with a degree of apprehension, as the legal framework can seem remote from day-to-day gallery practice. Yet every catalogue published, every photograph of a work shared on social media, every critical text reproduced in a press release
The Middle East has become, in two decades, one of the most dynamic regions in the global contemporary art market. The opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi in 2017, the proliferation of private foundations, the development of fairs like Art Dubai and spectacular acquisitions by Gulf collectors have trans
The boundary between dealer and collector is more porous than the art world readily admits. Many art dealers build, alongside their commercial activity, a personal collection governed by motivations and logics distinct from those guiding purchases for their clients. Leo Castelli, who represented Jas
The General Data Protection Regulation, which came into force on 25 May 2018 across the European Union, has transformed the obligations of every business that processes personal data. Art galleries are no exception. A dealer manages sensitive information daily: collector names and contact details, p
Opening a second space represents one of the most consequential decisions in a gallery's life. The choice commits substantial financial resources, transforms internal organisation and redefines the gallery's market positioning. Galerie Perrotin, which has opened spaces in New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo,