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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. #ArtFairs #FriezeSeoul #ArmoryShow #Culture

 Seoul Meets Manhattan, Art Markets Tango Across Continents
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Art Fairs and Urban Jungles: The Armory Show’s Unexpected Citywide Ripples

Every September, New York’s Armory Show transforms the Javits Center into a sprawling hub of contemporary art, but its influence stretches far beyond the convention hall’s glass walls. This year, the fair’s global reach is underscored by its new ownership under Frieze, yet its identity remains rooted in New York’s creative pulse. The fair’s 225+ galleries draw talent from 35 countries, but local collaborations—like a partnership with the US Open in Queens—anchor its presence in the city’s cultural fabric. Highlights include Gisela McDaniel’s evocative portraits of BIPOC New Yorkers set against Guam’s lush jungles, and Zizipho Poswa’s bronze tribute to women’s labor, showcased at a tennis stadium. Meanwhile, the Platform Projects section offers immersive installations that invite viewers to step inside the artists’ worlds. From experimental live portrait sessions to sculptures that travel from gallery booths to sports arenas, The Armory Show blurs the boundaries between art, city, and global trends—proving that in New York, even an art fair can become a citywide conversation. #ArmoryShow #ContemporaryArt #NYCArtScene #Culture

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