Seoul Meets Manhattan, Art Markets Tango Across Continents
Art fair season snapped back to life as Frieze Seoul and The Armory Show in New York drew crowds and collectors from every corner. While both events are now under the Frieze umbrella, their sales painted distinct pictures of the global art market’s pulse.
Frieze Seoul dazzled with headline sales, including Nicolas Party’s $2.5 million portrait and a Lee Ufan painting fetching $1.2 million. The fair’s energy was unmistakable, with over 70,000 visitors and a notable uptick in international attendance. High-value works by Georg Baselitz, Antony Gormley, and George Condo underscored the appetite for blue-chip names in Asia’s growing art scene.
Meanwhile, The Armory Show’s transactions clustered in the high five- and six-figure range, led by Robert Motherwell’s $825,000 piece. The fair marked its 30th anniversary with strong demand for both established and emerging artists, signaling resilience amid market chatter.
From Gangnam to Manhattan, the art world’s compass keeps spinning—proof that creativity knows no borders, and collectors are always chasing the next masterpiece.
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