Author: Anna Brouver

The Case: In 2024, Switzerland exported artworks valued at CHF 1.9 billion, while art imports topped at CHF 2.2 billion, confirming the country’s position as one of the world’s leading art markets. The Commentary: Switzerland plays a pivotal role in the international art ecosystem. Art Basel, widely regarded as the…

The Case: The Swiss feature film Late Shift (Heldin), directed by Petra Volpe, has been shortlisted for the Academy Awards, advancing to the final 15 contenders in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Oscars. The Commentary: A total of 86 films from around the world were submitted…

The Case: A very unique lottery has been launched: For just € 100 per ticket, participants will have the chance to win an original Pablo Picasso artwork valued at € 1 m. The Commentary: Starting on 24 November 2025, 120,000 tickets are on offer for sale at € 100 each.…

The Case: Ibrahim Mahama is the first African artist to top ArtReview’s Power 100 list. The Commentary: The magazine published its annual ranking yesterday, spotlighting the most influential figures shaping the global art world. Compiled by a panel of anonymous experts, the closely watched list highlights individuals whose work has…

The Case: Michaelina Wautier has reclaimed her place at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. The Commentary: Nowadays one likes to compare 17th-century painter Michaelina Wautier with masters like Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck, yet for centuries her work was almost entirely forgotten. Her rediscovery began in 1993, when…