Art Fairs, Fresh Eyes, and the Global Gallery Shake-Up of 2023

In a year when economic uncertainty sent ripples through the art world, a new wave of galleries managed to thrive, defying expectations and reshaping the scene from Lagos to Seoul. • London’s Public Gallery burst onto the international stage, clinching the Frieze Focus Stand Prize and landing works in the Tate’s collection—a rare feat for a newcomer. • Paris’s cadet capela doubled down on diversity, spotlighting artists with unconventional backgrounds and turning its dual spaces into hubs for fresh perspectives. • Lagos-based kó propelled Nigerian artists into the global spotlight, bridging local talent with audiences at major fairs from New York to Abu Dhabi. • Meanwhile, São Paulo’s HOA and Cape Town’s SMAC made headlines by championing underrepresented voices and earning acclaim at art fairs across continents. Despite market tremors, these galleries proved that bold vision and cross-cultural energy can turn a challenging year into a launchpad for innovation. Sometimes, the best art emerges when the ground feels unsteady. #ContemporaryArt #ArtGalleries #GlobalArtScene #Culture