Beneath the surface of a cautiously recalibrating market, bidding accelerated around works that have long since entered the canon: Pollock, Brâncuși, Rothko, Monet, each carrying the weight of institutional validation and decades of collector desire. The $181.2 million result for Jackson Pollock’s Number 7A, 1948 set the tone early, but the broader story was not a single hammer price.

Art Paris 2026 reinvested the Grand Palais with a sophisticated program of over 160 galleries, highlighting a city in the midst of a full artistic renaissance. Within this expansive setting, Grège Gallery presented a striking body of work by Chidy Wayne. Discover our market takeaways:

Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 once again underscored its role as both a global marketplace and a vital cultural barometer, bringing together over 200 galleries with a sharpened focus on Asia-Pacific voices. Discover our market takeaways: