Kobel's Art Weekly Archive

MIA Phot Fair BNP Paribas Milan; photo Stefan Kobel

Kobel's Art Weekly 13 2026

After much hesitation, Art Dubai has decided not to cancel its upcoming April edition, but to hold it in a modified format in mid-May, according to its website: “We are planning to move forward with Art Dubai 2026 in an adapted format at Madinat Jumeirah, taking place 14–17 May 2026. This edition will take the form of a more focused ... read more

Tefaf 2026; photo Stefan Kobel

Kobel's Art Weekly 12 2026

TEFAF in Maastricht impresses Brian Boucher at Artnews: “Despite global unrest and an ever-escalating conflict in the Middle East, the dealers interviewed by ARTnews at their stands at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht – insofar as they were willing to discuss their sales – appeared more than satisfied – even if, as one dealer noted, collectors from the Middle ... read more

Arco Madrid 2026; photo Stefan Kobel

Kobel's Art Weekly 11 2026

Sarah Belmont explores possible reasons for Arco's somewhat sluggish opening for Artnews: "Some mentioned a competing breakfast event that may have diverted VIP attention. Others speculated whether the current geopolitical climate had prevented the attendance of collectors from the Gulf. But Arco has always followed its own tempo, and by noon, the aisles were teeming with visitors. ‘We haven't sold ... read more

Four years of war in Ukraine; image via creativesforukraine.com

Kobel's Art Weekly 10 2026

It's all sunshine and roses, reports Maximilíano Durón from Frieze LA in Artnews: "From the beginning, the fair was packed with visitors. There's a slightly new layout this year, which helped make the fair feel less cramped. The fresh layout also created the sense that the fair was well-attended. Certainly, the energy was buzzing. The 95 exhibitors at the fair ... read more

Maze Art Gstaad 2026; photo Stefan Kobel

Kobel's Art Weekly 9 2026

I was the only member of the international press trip to Maze Art Gstaad. Since the format is quite exciting, here is a little more than the usual link to Artmagazine: "The timing couldn't be better. Nor could it be worse. The Rosey Long Weekend brings the alumni of what is probably the most prestigious (and most expensive) boarding school ... read more

Kobel's Art Weekly 8 2026

While Art Basel Qatar seems to be demanding a media break from most outlets, the fair itself is having a lasting impact. In a long essay for Republik.ch (free registration required) that is well worth reading, Jörg Heiser places Art Basel Qatar in a global political context: "It is a classic case of co-branding: the Art Basel brand has now ... read more