NEWS
Observations, analysis, and perspective on art, collecting, and cultural shifts - drawn from ongoing work across institutions, markets, and conversations.
These writings reflect what I am seeing and thinking in real time: from major art fairs and exhibitions, to museum programs, auctions, and private sales; from conversations with artists, collectors, and curators, to cultural events and initiatives I am directly involved in.
Some pieces respond to moments in the market. Others reflect on exhibitions, architecture, space, or the way art lives within private and public contexts. Occasionally, they take the form of reflections - prompted by a work encountered, a collection visited, an event hosted, or a broader cultural or social shift that feels worth pausing over. This is a record of observations shaped by practice, shared when there is something meaningful to contribute.
Why the Next Three Years Could Be the Best Time to Build a Serious Art Collection. Analysis: Hurun global Art List 2025
The Hurun Global Art List 2025 just dropped, and Rupert Hoogewerf, Hurun's Chairman, made a prediction worth paying attention to: "The global art market should pick up within the next three years."
Here's why: The number of billionaires in the world just hit a record 3,400—the highest ever. Half are from the USA and China.
The art market recalibrated in 2024, but that created something valuable: clarity. When markets contract, quality wins and opportunities open up for collectors who understand what they're building.
The Future of Art: What Chinese Collectors Are Buying in Australia
Chinese ultra-high-net-worth collectors are reshaping how Australian contemporary art is valued — not through volume, but through cultural intelligence. As cross-border lives become the norm, collectors are gravitating toward artists with institutional credibility, Asia-Pacific relevance, and the ability to command space.