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Olympia Art and Antiques Fair

A wide view of a historic glass-roofed exhibition hall filled with art fair booths and crowds circulating across multiple levels.

Art Fairs at a Turning Point: Why Galleries Can’t Afford to Go—but Can’t Afford to Stop

After decades of unchecked expansion, economic realities are forcing fairs to become more selective, more regional and more accountable.
By Elisa Carollo
A bustling scene inside Art Basel featuring gallery booths with contemporary paintings, where blurred motion captures the flow of visitors walking past the Levy Gorvy Dayan booth as groups of collectors engage with artworks under bright gallery lighting.

ADAA Hits Pause On The Art Show as Dealers Question Whether Fairs Are Still Worth It

Although fairs like Art Basel and Frieze continue to inspire collector loyalty, mid-sized galleries are questioning whether the rising costs, booth politics and selection opacity are worth it.
By Elisa Carollo

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