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3. Ongoing Middle East Crisis, the 2026 Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report, and TEFAF Maastricht
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3. Ongoing Middle East Crisis, the 2026 Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report, and TEFAF Maastricht

In Episode 3 of the Art Market Podcast, Georgina and Tom begin with the postponement of Art Dubai, and what ongoing instability in the Gulf means for the future of the Middle East as a global art hub.

Next, Tom looks at the findings of the newly released UBS Art Basel Art Market Report 2026, breaking down the key trends. Why the art market remains largely flat despite headline sales, the growing dominance of ultra-high-end works ($10M+), and the decline of online art sales post-pandemic.

In the final section, Georgina reports on her trip to TEFAF Maastricht, one of the world’s most important art fairs.

Enjoy!

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