The 2026 Paris gallery season brings together major figures in contemporary art and a new generation of artists. ART MAG selects six exhibitions to discover this September, offering a glimpse into the trends shaping the Paris art scene.
With $4.5 billion in sales and 9% growth, France has consolidated its position as the leading art market in the European Union. Behind this recovery, Paris is regaining international appeal, although the economic pressures facing galleries have by no means disappeared.
From 28 to 30 August 2026, ART-O-RAMA returns to Friche la Belle de Mai in Marseille. For this new edition, the international contemporary art fair brings together 40 galleries from 18 countries across four continents. In contrast to the scale of the major international art fairs, ART-O-RAMA champions a different model: a focused format, young […]
After two years of slowdown, the global art market is showing signs of renewed growth. Sales are rising, major auction houses are reporting stronger results, and headline auction records are making a comeback. At first glance, confidence appears to have returned. Yet behind these encouraging figures lies a more complex reality. The recovery is real, […]
At the Jeu de Paume, Fragile Beauty unveils Elton John’s photography collection. An exhibition that invites visitors to reflect on what a collection reveals about the person who builds it.
Banksy is one of the most famous contemporary artists in the world. Yet his identity has never been officially confirmed. How can an anonymous artist, whose earliest works appeared illegally on city walls, become one of the most influential figures in the global art market? The answer goes far beyond street art. Banksy has transformed […]
What does Art Paris 2026 reveal? At the Grand Palais, the fair redefines the balance between the French art scene, the global market, and new artistic practices.
In Monaco, Multi Art Gallery has developed a distinctive approach to contemporary art over the past several years. Founded by Wendy Lauwers, the gallery has established itself as an artistic platform where emerging artists, international collectors, and exceptional venues come together. At the crossroads of an art gallery, curatorial practice, and an international artistic network, […]
Understanding the Mechanisms That Determine the Value of Artworks The art market fascinates as much as it intrigues. Each year, certain artworks reach spectacular prices at international auctions, while thousands of artists attempt to find their place in a system often perceived as opaque. But how does the contemporary art market really work ? Who […]
Why do some artworks sell for millions while others remain largely unknown? How does an artist’s value emerge? And who ultimately decides what counts in the history of art? To understand the contemporary art market, it is not enough to focus on spectacular auction results or record-breaking sales. Behind these figures lies a complex ecosystem […]
