In Basel, a Cautious But Committed Market Rediscovers Its Nerve
"Art Basel remains the most important fair of the year… It starts strong, and it stays strong."
Lorna Simpson
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Shaggy, a Perfect Sunset and $6.3 Million: Inside the 2026 Whitney Gala
Notable attendees mingling over the hors d'oeuvres included actors Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and Stephanie March; artists Ann Craven, Teresita Fernández, Derek Fordjour, Rashid Johnson, Fred Wilson, Lorna Simpson, Anna Weyant, Anicka Yi and Jim Casebere; designers Stacey Bendet, Wes Gordon and June Ambrose; and singer-songwriter Jewel.
Frieze New York Opens Strong, But the Real Test Is Just Beginning
Perhaps due to the convergence of multiple biennials and general market recalibration, buyers this year seem more attuned to artists with institutional profiles, strong CVs and already established names.
