The latest episode of The Art Newspaper's podcast 'The Week in Art' covers the return of Frieze London and Frieze Masters to Regent's Park, with host Ben Luke discussing market sentiment with art market editor Kabir Jhala. The episode also explores Hypha Studios' new online sales platform Hypha Curates, which provides free exhibition and studio space to unrepresented artists, and features a conversation with non-executive director Will Jennings. The Work of the Week segment highlights a Renoir drawing study for 'The Great Bathers' (ca. 1886–87), tied to the exhibition 'Renoir Drawings' at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York, curated by Colin B. Bailey.
This episode matters because it captures the tension between the high-profile commercial art fair circuit and the grassroots ecosystem supporting unrepresented artists, reflecting broader debates about market health and accessibility. The focus on a Renoir drawing also underscores the ongoing scholarly and public interest in Impressionist works, while the exhibition's dual venue presentation (Morgan Library & Museum and Musée d'Orsay) highlights international institutional collaboration.