Inside Gubgub Studios, Qatar’s First Artist-Led Platform for Cross-Disciplinary Creatives In one of the world's most institution-heavy art scenes, Gubgub Studios is making the case for independence. By Elisa Carollo
Curated, Contextual, Slower and Strategic: A New Blueprint for Art Fairs Emerges in Doha Blue-chip offerings at six- and seven-figure price points reinforced Art Basel Qatar’s institutional ambitions. By Elisa Carollo
Observer’s 2025 Art Power Index: The Art Market’s Most Influential People Their acquisitions, affinities and approbations move the needle on valuation and redefine how art is made, shown and sold. By The Editors, Christa Terry, Dan Duray, Elisa Carollo, Farah Abdessamad, and Merin Curotto
Cultural Diplomacy in Times of War: Is the Gulf’s Role as an Arts Destination Under Threat? By Elisa Carollo
Transcending Crisis Mode: Why Arts Philanthropy Must Move from Reactivity to Proactivity By Aurelie Cauchy
The Most Influential People in Art By The Editors, Christa Terry, Elisa Carollo, Merin Curotto, Mána Taylor and Su Ertekin-Taner
Murakami Offers a Contest That Is Much More Laid Back Than Damien Hirst’s Spot Challenge By Andrew Russeth
Who Bought the $61 Million Clyfford Still Painting at Sotheby's? Not Israel Englander By Sarah Douglas