Biennials Bloom and Borders Blur, 2025’s Art Scene Breaks Its Old Frame
Art in 2025 is set to leap beyond the expected, with global biennials and museum openings drawing eyes from São Paulo to Sharjah. This year, the art calendar pulses with new energy: major exhibitions like Louise Nevelson’s in Columbus and Tom Lloyd’s at the Studio Museum in Harlem spotlight both legacy and innovation. Meanwhile, the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah and the Bukhara Biennial in Uzbekistan highlight how ancient traditions and contemporary voices now share the same stage.
Collectors and curators are shifting focus to artists from the Global South and transnational diasporas, with fairs in Marrakech, Cape Town, and Southeast Asia gaining traction. Minimalism and conceptual art are making a quiet comeback, offering a counterpoint to digital overload. Custom artist frames and new gallery models hint at a market embracing both craft and community.
As the art world redraws its map, 2025’s creative pulse is found not just in big names, but in the unexpected intersections where cultures, histories, and fresh ideas collide.
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