Cultural strategist András Szántó has published the third and final volume of his trilogy on the future of museums, titled *What Is the Future of the Art World?*. The book features dialogues with a wide range of art-world figures—including gallerists José Kuri and Atsuko Ninagawa, collectors Alain Servais and Sylvain Levy, artists William Kentridge and Holly Herndon & Mathew Dryhurst, curator Fatoş Üstek, network scientist Albert-László Barabási, former Art Basel director Marc Spiegler, and Sheikha Al-Mayassa Al Thani—who discuss topics such as the definition of the art world, its rules, and its future trajectory. Szántó notes that there is no consensus on whether the art world is still expanding or entering a phase of slowdown, with different regions moving on divergent paths.
This book matters because it synthesizes perspectives from across the art ecosystem at a moment of significant change—digital culture, shifting tastes, globalization, and institutional evolution are all reshaping the field. By gathering voices from gallerists, collectors, artists, curators, and cultural diplomats, Szántó provides a multifaceted snapshot of current debates and future possibilities, making it a valuable resource for anyone tracking the direction of contemporary art and its institutions.