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When Seoul and New York Swap Canvases, the Art Market Reveals Its Double Life

As summer faded, the global art scene buzzed on two continents: Frieze Seoul and The Armory Show in New York, now united under one corporate banner but still keeping their own September rhythms. Frieze Seoul, only in its second year, pulsed with high-energy sales—think million-dollar works by Nicolas Party and Georg Baselitz—while The Armory Show leaned into a robust middle market, with steady five- and six-figure deals for artists like Lynne Drexler and María Berrío. Seoul’s fair unfolded alongside the city’s established KIAF, drawing international collectors and spotlighting Korea’s sophisticated taste for both local and global names. Meanwhile, New York’s Armory Show anchored a week of satellite fairs, reaffirming its status as a launchpad for emerging and mid-career artists. Despite whispers of a market slowdown, both fairs delivered upbeat results, proving that art’s value can flex—sometimes quietly, sometimes with a flourish—across borders and price tags. In the world’s art capitals, September is less a finish line than a fresh canvas. #ArtFairs #FriezeSeoul #ArmoryShow

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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

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When Drums Echo Screens and Roots Sprout in Metal: Art’s Unexpected Journeys at Armory and Frieze Seoul

A fashion model turned Buddhist painter, a drum-maker who sees smartphones in animal skins, and a tapestry artist weaving Tanzanian streets into pastel memory—these are just a few of the surprises unveiled at The Armory Show in New York and Frieze Seoul this year. Iria Leino’s luminous canvases, unseen in her lifetime, channel spiritual awakenings and cosmic rain, blending Finnish roots with SoHo solitude. Yohan Hán’s hand-stitched drum works, dyed in vivid hues, bridge the tactile world of traditional instruments with the hypnotic rhythms of digital life. Liz Hernández’s line-drawn figures, sprouting leaves and roots, invite viewers into a utopia where humans and nature are inseparable, all while nodding to Mexican folk traditions. Sunghong Min transforms remnants from evicted homes into intricate sculptures, giving discarded objects new life and tenderness. Emil Sands paints dreamlike scenes charged with vulnerability, while Malaika Temba’s jacquard tapestries flatten Tanzanian cityscapes into decorative, documentary art. Across continents and mediums, these artists prove that art’s most compelling stories often hide in plain sight, waiting for a curious eye to catch the glimmer. #ContemporaryArt #ArmoryShow2024 #FriezeSeoul #Culture

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