Association of Professional Art Advisors

05/22/2026

In AARTnewsthis week, APAA Executive Members Candace Worth and Megan Fox Kelly share their perspective on the broader market following Christie's $1.1 billion sale.

"The art market needs to be defined much more broadly than just these super high-end blue-chip works that transact publicly," Candace noted. "There's the gallery market, private sales, advisory businesses, younger galleries, and smaller fairs—all different strands."

Megan added: "When collectors see extraordinary works making extraordinary prices, they assume the market is up for everything. But those sales don't automatically lift the value of everything else."

Read George Nelson's full piece in ARTnews:

While Christie’s $1.1 billion double-header this week was welcome news, it’s worth keeping a couple of things in mind before getting carried away.

05/18/2026

Photo London's eleventh edition closed yesterday at its new home in the National Hall at Olympia, London, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the fair in the heart of Kensington.

APAA Executive Member Lucy-Anne Garnett had the pleasure of meeting curator Maria Sukkar at the VIP Preview, alongside several of the artists participating in "Positions"—the fair's curated section dedicated to emerging and mid-career photographers working without gallery representation. "Positions plays a vital role in creating visibility and critical context for practices that sit outside the traditional commercial gallery system,” shares Lucy-Anne.

Working with the curatorial committee, including Lady Ina Sarikhani Weston and Lara Veroner, Maria collaborates with patrons to champion unrepresented artists within the fair's wider program. As she explains: "Through Positions, I wanted to create more than a platform for visibility. I wanted to bring together artists whose practices push photography beyond the image itself into memory, materiality, performance, experimentation and lived experience. What inspires me most are works that carry both vulnerability and conviction, and artists who are unafraid to sit in the space between certainty and possibility."

Maria's highlights from Positions include Hicham Gardaf, Maurizio Anzeri, Barbara Ayozie Fu Safira, Nadim Asfar, Luis Casadevall and Shayan Sajadian. Lucy-Anne was particularly struck by meeting Barbara, Maurizio and Nadim, each of whom spoke with remarkable clarity and depth about their practice and the ideas shaping their work.

By giving unrepresented artists both a platform and a voice within Photo London's program, Maria and the curatorial committee are fostering visibility, recognition and dialogue at a pivotal moment in an artist's career.
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Images courtesy of Lucy-Anne Garnett.

Maria Sukkar and Lucy-Anne Garnett at Positions. Photo courtesy of Hicham Gardaf.

05/16/2026

Earlier this week in New York City, APAA members gathered at the historic The National Arts Club for our Annual Meeting, generously sponsored by Bank of America.

The morning offered space to reflect on a productive year, share what lies ahead, and welcome our elected Board Members and Officers. Our sincere thanks to APAA President Alex Glauber and the entire Board for their continued leadership and dedication to our mission.

Thank you to all who joined us, in person and on Zoom.
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05/15/2026

With Art Week in full swing in New York City, take a closer look at highlights from APAA sponsor Bonhams's 20th & 21st Century Art auctions, now on view at 111 West 57th Street.

Across four auctions and spanning generations and artistic movements, Bonhams' auctions trace a compelling arc of artistic evolution.

"Our inaugural 20th & 21st Century Art Evening Sale at our new U.S. flagship headquarters marks an exciting and momentous new chapter for Bonhams in New York," said Oliver Morris-Jones, Head of Sale, 20th & 21st Century Evening Sale at Bonhams. "To present such an extraordinary range of works in our new space, from a monumental Yosh*tomo Nara to seminal sculptures and paintings by blue-chip artists like Constantin Brancusi, René Magritte, and John Chamberlain, is both an honor and a testament to the strength of this season's offering. It has been incredibly rewarding to see the response as visitors come through the galleries to experience these works in person, and we were pleased to recently welcome collectors and members of APAA onsite to preview the highlights."

Learn more about Bonhams auctions: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/31875/20th-and-21st-century-art-evening-sale/

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Olga de Amaral, “Imagen Perdida 35” and “Yosh*tomo Nara, …Words Mean Nothing at All” at Bonhams New York Flagship

Constantin Brancusi, “La muse endormie II”

A Lasting Impression: The Renoir Collection of Gabrielle Renard

Rene Magritte, “Le Miroir Vivant”

Post-War & Contemporary Art at Bonhams

Impressionist & Modern Art at Bonhams

05/14/2026

The 12th edition of New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) New York opens this week at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in West Chelsea, bringing together 120 galleries, art spaces, and nonprofit organizations from 15 countries.

APAA members share what they'll be watching at this year's fair:
➡️ Kansas Smeaton, "What Love Did Then, Love Does Now," 2026 at La Loma Projects
"This painting by Kansas Smeaton caught our eye for its vibrancy and captivating narrative," notes Emily Havens.

➡️ Molly Lowe, "Domestic Embrace," 2023 at Marinaro Gallery
"The fluidity of boundaries between figuration and abstraction informs Lowe's paintings in a visceral way. Along the lines of Christina Quarles, we see bodies melded in spaces too small to contain them, and within these constraints, innovation shines," shares Cris McCall.

Read their full picks at https://www.artadvisors.org/apaa-blog/apaas-top-picks-from-frieze-tefaf-nada-new-york-2026

05/13/2026

TEFAF New York opens this week at the Park Avenue Armory, presenting over 90 international galleries across modern, contemporary, design, jewelry, and ancient art. Ahead of the VIP preview tomorrow, APAA members share what they'll be watching at this year's fair:

➡️ Chuck Close, "Joel," 2002 at Pace Gallery
➡️ Alvaro Barrington, "Street Dreams, M, K, Coral," 2024 at Massimo De Carlo
➡️ Dominique Fung, "The Quiet Arrangement of Wings," 2026 at Massimo De Carlo
➡️ Robert Ryman, "Untitled," 1999 at David Zwirner

Thank you to Victoria Burns, Cris McCall, Emily Havens, and Erica Barrish for sharing their selections.

Read their full insights on TEFAF's presentations at https://www.artadvisors.org/apaa-blog/apaas-top-picks-from-frieze-tefaf-nada-new-york-2026

05/12/2026

Frieze New York returns to The Shed this week for its 15th edition, presenting approximately 70 galleries alongside collaborations with nonprofit organizations and performance-led programming.

Ahead of the VIP preview on May 13, APAA members share what they'll be watching at this year's fair:

➡️ Maia Ruth Lee, "B.B.Carmine 1-2," 2025 at François Ghebaly
➡️ Luiz Zerbini, "Bóia Amarela," 2023 at Fortes D'Aloia & Gabriel
➡️ Gabriel de la Mora, "2,937," 2025 at Perrotin
➡️ Ming Fay, "Money Tree Branch," 1990s–2000s at Kurimanzutto
➡️ Leo Mock, "BFFs," 2026 at Anton Kern Gallery
➡️ John Giorno, "DIAL-A-POEM (Push-Button Edition)," 1968–2019 at Kurimanzutto
➡️ Jane Dickson, "Cocktails 2," 2025 at Karma Gallery
➡️ Rob Pruitt, “A Month of Early Morning Views Over Oyster Pond,” 2026 at 303 Gallery

Thank you to Wendy Cromwell, Cris McCall, Lela Hersh, Emily Havens, Elizabeth Fiore, Victoria Burns, Sandra Bloodworth, and Lorinda Ash for sharing their selections.

Read their full picks at: https://www.artadvisors.org/apaa-blog/apaas-top-picks-from-frieze-tefaf-nada-new-york-2026

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05/10/2026

Spring auction season marks one of the most active stretches on the art market calendar, drawing collectors, advisors, and institutions to New York for a concentrated week of sales. APAA is proud to spotlight our sponsor Freeman's and their upcoming auction this week.

Freeman's May 13th Post-War & Contemporary Art auction presents a masterfully curated survey of eight decades of artistic achievement—uniting the iconic imagery of Andy Warhol, the ethereal landscapes of Richard Mayhew, the luminous textile work of Olga de Amaral, the geometric rigor of Peter Halley, and the gestural eloquence of Jamie Nares across 83 distinguished lots.

Explore all lots: https://freemansauction.com/auction/6500-post-war-contemporary-art
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Richard Mayhew (American, 1924-2024), "Finale," 2002, oil on canvas, 48 x 60 inches.
Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), "Repent and Sin No More! (Positive)," c.1985-1986, synthetic polymer and silkscreen ink on canvas, 20 x 16 inches.
Jamie Nares (English, b. 1953), "Western," 2001, oil on linen, 39 x 153 13/8 inches.
Olga de Amaral (Colombian, b. 1932), "Fragmento incompleto," 1980, linen, cotton, gesso and acrylic, 19 x 11 1/2 inches.
Peter Halley (American, b. 1953), "Blue Velvet," 2002, acrylic, fluorescent, metallic, pearlescent acrylic, and Roll-a-Tex on canvas, 78 x 72 inches.

05/08/2026

We are proud to celebrate Executive Member Joanne Cohen as an honoree at Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland moCa's upcoming benefit, ALCHEMY, on Saturday, May 16.

Joanne is recognized alongside chef Doug Katz and artist Donna Huanca as one of this year's "alchemists"—individuals whose creativity and generosity have shaped the contemporary art and cultural landscape in meaningful ways.

The evening includes an auction of contemporary artworks, many donated or created especially in Joanne's honor. Absentee and proxy bidding are available for those who cannot attend in person.

Explore available works here: https://www.mocacleveland.org/artformission

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05/05/2026

Hurricane season opens June 1. For collectors in South Florida, the time to act is well before a storm is named.

APAA sponsor Fortress Storage has run its Hurricane Preparedness Program since 1983—a program now recognized as an industry standard by major insurance carriers. The process begins with a complimentary site visit and a customized protection plan, so logistics are established long before a storm warning is issued. When tropical alerts go out, their team mobilizes quickly against pre-established protocols, with priority response scheduling assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Their Miami facility is purpose-built for this: hurricane-code compliant, climate-controlled, and positioned at 12.83 feet elevation with full backup generator systems. Collections are held in private, non-comingled vaults throughout the season, then professionally redelivered and reinstalled once it passes.

For advisors working with clients in the region, enrolling before the season starts is what keeps storm logistics from becoming a crisis.

Learn more: https://www.thefortress.com/services/hurricane-preparedness/

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