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article news schedule Aug 13, 2025 visibility 21 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

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Nearly five years after closing at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the influential New York alternative art space Art in General is relaunching under new leadership. Xiaoyu Weng, currently director of the Tanoto Art Foundation and former head of modern and contemporary art at the Art Gallery of Ontario, has been appointed as the organization's new director. The revived nonprofit will not have a permanent physical location initially but will stage exhibitions across New York, starting with a fundraising show at YveYANG Gallery on August 22. New board members include gallery founder Yve Yang, digital strategist Jiajia Fei, artist Paul Pfeiffer, and curator Jeanne Gerrity.

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trending_up market schedule May 16, 2025 visibility 23 link 18 artists, 4 galleries

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Frieze New York kicked off at the Shed in Hudson Yards with a notable sale: Jeff Koons's Incredible Hulk sculpture (Tubas) purchased for around $3 million, signaling a reunion between the artist and Gagosian after his departure to Pace in 2021. Despite a cautious market amid President Trump's tariff uncertainties, dealers reported better-than-expected sales on VIP day, with a focus on affordable works in the $50,000-to-$200,000 range. However, challenges emerged including U.S. Customs delays affecting international shipments and tariff confusion that led some fashion designers to withdraw from the Esther II fair.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 1, 2025 visibility 26 link 63 artists, 30 galleries

Our Guide to New York Art Week 2025

New York Art Week 2025 is condensed into a single mega-week starting May 5, featuring major art fairs including Frieze New York, Independent, and TEFAF New York, alongside gallery openings, auction previews, and museum shows. The guide provides a day-by-day itinerary, fair overviews, and practical tips for navigating the week, emphasizing that many events are ticketed or free and do not require VIP passes.

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article news schedule May 2, 2025 visibility 9 link 1 artist, 2 galleries

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A shipment of artworks by artist Sam Ghantous, destined for a New York exhibition at YveYang Gallery, has been detained at Newark Airport by U.S. Customs. The works, which include prints on silicon wafers, contain materials similar to those used in microchips, leading to potential confusion over trade regulations. The exhibition, titled "your golf course made my GPU," explores the global supply chain of sand and raw materials used in technology. Gallery manager Erica Kyung reported the delay, and the artist noted that the wafers are non-functional and cannot be used in computers.

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trending_up market schedule May 13, 2026 visibility 14 link 15 artists, 3 galleries

What Does a Booth Cost at a New York Art Fair?

Hyperallergic surveyed 13 New York art fairs about their booth pricing, revealing a wide range of costs from $3,500 at NADA Projects to over $105,000 for large booths at Frieze. The article details specific pricing tiers at Frieze ($31,977–$105,717), NADA ($3,500–$11,000), and Independent ($110 per square foot), noting that Frieze has kept 2025 prices for its 2026 edition and that NADA's costs have remained stable since 2022. The investigation also highlights the debut of the Sherman Family Foundation Acquisition Fund at Frieze and the partnership between Independent and the Henry Street Settlement.

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trending_up market schedule May 7, 2025 visibility 18 link 5 artists, 2 galleries

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Artnet News has published a spring roundup of five artists to watch from its Gallery Network, featuring Julian Charrière, Xiangjie Rebecca Wu, Michael Abel, Nathan Myhrvold, and Lulu Varona. The article highlights each artist's recent work and unique approach, from Charrière's cross-media exploration of time and nature to Varona's hand-embroidered botanical pieces. The artists are represented by galleries including Sies + Höke Galerie, LATITUDE Gallery, YVEYANG Gallery, Modernist Cuisine Gallery, and TW Fine Art.

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article news schedule Sep 10, 2025 visibility 19 link 24 artists, 10 galleries

Chiharu Shiota Stages First New York Solo Museum Show—and a Rundown of the Latest in Asia’s Art World

Chiharu Shiota is staging her first solo museum show in New York, marking a significant milestone for the Japanese artist known for her immersive thread installations. The article also provides a comprehensive rundown of recent developments across Asia's art world, including gallery expansions, new exhibitions, art fairs, and institutional news. Highlights include Mire Lee's Los Angeles solo debut at Sprüth Magers, Bluerider Art's new U.S. outpost in Manhattan Beach, and Lisson Gallery's first show with Shanghai-based artist Ding Yi in London. Art fairs such as Frieze House Seoul, Tennoz Art Week, Art Busan, Tokyo Gendai, and Art SG are also covered, alongside the relaunch of New York's Art in General under curator Xiaoyu Weng.

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trending_up market schedule May 6, 2025 visibility 20 link 14 artists, 7 galleries

Asian galleries move westward: their growing presence and influence in New York

Hong Kong-based gallery Kiang Malingue is opening a new outpost on the Lower East Side of New York on May 9, joining a wave of Asian galleries expanding into the city. The 3,500 sq. ft space at 50 Eldridge Street, formerly an artist's studio, will debut with a solo show by Japanese artist Hiroka Yamashita titled 'The Lights from the Deep Mountains.' Other recent arrivals include Manila's Silverlens (Chelsea, 2022), Taipei's Nunu Fine Art (Lower East Side, 2023), Hong Kong's Alisan Fine Arts (Upper East Side, 2023), and Shanghai's Bank (Lower East Side, March 2025).

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article culture schedule Jul 9, 2025 visibility 18 link 18 artists, 8 galleries

What Role Do Galleries Play in the Art World?

Maxwell Rabb's article explains the fundamental role of commercial art galleries in the art world, tracing their evolution from 19th-century Parisian storefronts like Goupil & Cie to contemporary spaces. It highlights how galleries function as private businesses that showcase and sell artworks, support artists, organize exhibitions, and connect with collectors, curators, and institutions. The piece also addresses the perception of galleries as exclusive spaces while noting they are often free and open to the public, serving as a bridge between the art world and curious visitors.

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