Artissima<\/strong>, Italy\u2019s leading international contemporary art fair, concluded its 31st edition<\/strong> by reaffirming Turin\u2019s role as a key hub in the global art market.<\/p> From November 1st to 3rd, 2024, the Oval Lingotto hosted 189 galleries<\/strong> from 34 countries, welcoming over 34,200 visitors<\/strong> including collectors, gallerists, and art enthusiasts. Despite a slower market pace, the event confirmed its unique role as a catalyst for creativity and innovation.<\/p> This year\u2019s theme, “The Era of Daydreaming”, explored the power of dreams as a source of artistic inspiration and a mirror of spontaneous thought.<\/p> Luigi Fassi, the fair\u2019s director, explained: \u201cThrough daydreaming we project our lives into a possible future, turning spontaneous thoughts into concrete creativity.\u201d<\/em> This vision shaped the curated sections \u2013 Present Future, Back to the Future, and Disegni \u2013 blending emerging talents and historical masters, offering visitors a deeply emotional and intellectual experience.<\/p> Despite the enthusiasm, many gallerists reported moderate sales, mainly in the mid-price range.<\/p> This reflects a broader global context of uncertainty, where economic slowdown and a crowded fair calendar put pressure on the market.<\/p> However, the quality of relationships built at Artissima remains a key asset for future commercial developments.<\/p> Unlike events such as Frieze London or Art Basel, Artissima stands out for its focus on research and experimentation.<\/p> The curated sections, such as Back to the Future, offer a unique perspective on rediscovering overlooked historical artists, while Present Future continues to serve as a launchpad for emerging talents.<\/p> This distinctiveness makes Artissima a must-attend event for those seeking innovation and thought-provoking content, though it demands ongoing commitment to attract global investors and compete commercially.<\/p> Artissima 2024<\/strong> proves that the value of art goes beyond numbers.<\/p> For gallerists and investors, this edition offers an important takeaway: investing in art is not only about immediate financial returns, but also a long-term strategy to build cultural and financial legacies.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Artissima 2024 reaffirmed its position as a key event in the global contemporary art market. With 189 galleries from 34 countries and over 34,200 visitors, the 31st edition explored the inspirational power of dreams through the theme \u201cThe Era of Daydreaming\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":314,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"post-full.php","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\nA Theme of Vision and Reflection: “The Era of Daydreaming”<\/h2>
Why Artissima Remains a Pillar of the Art Market<\/h2>