Confidence in the art market is rising, with a significant increase in dealers expecting sales growth in 2026 according to the latest Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report. The report, authored by economist Clare McAndrew, notes that 43% of dealers anticipate improvement, a 10-point jump from the previous year, though recovery remains uneven due to high costs and trade barriers.
Separately, the Van Gogh Museum acquired a rare 19th-century painting by French artist Virginie Demont-Breton at TEFAF Maastricht. In gallery news, sculptor Alma Allen has joined Perrotin's roster ahead of his Venice Biennale debut, following departures from his two previous galleries.