New Year, New Substack!
Welcome to The Stellar Club 2.0.
After a year of inconsistent publishing I am happy to be back with a new reinvented version and dedication. I spent a lot of time thinking where to take this publication/ newsletter so here we go:
The Stellar Club is a newsletter about art news, art market insight and extraordinary artists.
What to expect:
Bi-weekly newsletter with curated art news, relevant market insight and gallery/museum show openings.
Bi-weekly newsletter featuring a selection of exceptional artists in different contexts.
Who is this newsletter for:
For art professionals/ art enthusiasts/ artists/ collectors looking to stay up to date about the global art news without having to read tons of media.
For art professionals/ art enthusiasts/ artists / collectors who enjoy discovering and reading about extraordinary artists in a different context.
About the author (me):
I am a gallerist, curator and an art collector. In 2020 I founded Artistellar, a nomadic gallery dedicated to emerging artists ( especially women artists) for the next generation of art collectors . Previously, I worked at Sotheby’s London
The Stellar Club is my newest venture in an effort to support and grow interest in the art world and share my research and knowledge of contemporary and emerging art.
⭐Let’s kick of the new year and new week here is a roundup of key moments to define the art market in 2025:
Trump's Presidency: Potential tax cuts could increase disposable income, benefiting art sales, but trade and immigration policies might disrupt international art trade.
Emerging Artists: Younger collectors drive interest in ultra-contemporary works, with spending on new artists rising by 8%.
Cryptocurrencies: Growing acceptance and legitimacy of crypto in art transactions, bolstered by high-profile purchases.
Economic Outlook: Declining inflation and interest rates could spur art investments, echoing growth seen post-2008.
Online Art Market: Digital platforms show resilience with rising engagement and sales, solidifying their role in the market.
💡A roundup of key predictions for the Art Market in 2025 from industry experts
Revisitation of undervalued markets like Minimalist and conceptual artists (e.g., Judd, Flavin, Kelly).
Greater focus on high-quality pieces by collectors, moving away from speculative buying. / Gabriela Palmieri (Palmieri Fine Art):
Private sales to dominate as auctions take time to rebound.
Growth of new markets, particularly in the Middle East, with increased investments and collector engagement. / Phillip Hoffman (Fine Art Group)
Growth in sales and pricing, driven by new collectors from tech and finance sectors.
South Asian art gaining traction, with a growing base of international collectors. / Arushi Kapoor (Agency Art House)
Shift towards safer investments in established artists and historical works. / Laura Lester (Art Advisor)
Increased recognition for 20th-century and contemporary African artists in global exhibitions. / Liza Essers (Goodman Gallery)
Continued emphasis on diversity and inclusion, highlighting women and underrepresented artists.
Editions market growing as an accessible entry point for new collectors.
Resurgence of abstraction as a dominant trend in contemporary art. / Arianne Piper (Art Advisor)
🔥What’s exciting and happening in London this week:
This week, many new shows have opened around London, but my recommendation would be to save your energy for this weekend and the opening of Condo London - A collaborative exhibition by 49 galleries across 22 London spaces.
List of Condo shows opening tomorrow: ( hearts indicate my personal ‘go-to’)
Condo: Kendall Koppe, Amanda Wilkinson, 47 Farringdon Rd
Condo: Philipp Zollinger & Sophie Tappeiner, The Approach, 47 Approach Rd
Condo: Veda & 243 Luz x Roland Ross, Arcadia Missa, 35 Duke St
Condo: Francis Irv, Brunette Coleman, 42 Theobalds Rd
❤️Condo: Jason Haam, Carlos/Ishikawa, 88 Mile End Rd
❤️Condo: Antenna Space, Emalin, 1 Holywell Ln
Condo: Fanta-MLN & Edouard Montassut, Greengrassi, la Kempsford Rd
Condo: Gordon Robichaux, Hollybush Gardens, 1-2 Warner Yard
❤️Condo: Empty Gallery, Hot Wheels, 91 Great Russell St
Condo: Tanya Leighton, Kate MacGarry, 27 Old Nichol St
Condo: Ehrlich Steinberg, Phillida Reid, 10-16 Grape St
Condo: Nova Contemporary & James, Prapaithong, Project Native Informant, Project Native Informant, 48 Three Colts Ln
Condo: Three Colts LnPhung-Tien Phan, Project Native Informant, 48 Three Colts Ln
❤️Condo: Jahmek Contemporary Art, Sadie Coles HQ, 62 Kingly St
❤️Joanne Burke, Soft Opening, 6 Minerva St
Condo: Proyectos Ultravioleta, The Sunday Painter, 117-119 S Lambeth Rd
Condo: Marfa' Projects, Sylvia Kouvali, 12a Bourdon St
❤️Condo: Blank Projects & Gypsum, Union Pacific, 17 Goulston St
Happy Friday !