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The Most Watched Auctioneer in the World Isn’t Who the Industry Expected

The Most Watched Auctioneer in the World Isn’t Who the Industry Expected

“Representation matters, but skill matters too," Phyllis Kao told Observer. "You need both. It cannot just be that there are more women on the...

22.11.2025 9

Observer

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Why Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Is Good for the Art World (But Some Are Still Panicking)

If his vision threatens the art world, then the art world in question was never about the art. It was an investment strategy with wall labels.

07.11.2025 3

Observer

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The Decline of the Art Fair Tote Bag

What was once a democratic souvenir of cultural engagement is turning into a limited-edition emblem of privilege.

30.10.2025 3

Observer

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The Death of the Full-Time Critic and What It Means for the Future of Art Writing

If we let art criticism become an exclusive club for the well-connected and well-funded, we risk creating an echo chamber that flatters power rather...

26.08.2025 10

Observer

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