Collector Mila Dalal Highlights Emerging Artists at Milan's miart and Paris Internationale Milano

Collector Mila Dalal has selected standout works from two Milan art fairs, miart and Paris Internationale Milano, focusing on emerging artists and younger galleries. At miart, her top five picks include Nicole Wittenberg and France-Lise McGurn at Massimo De Carlo, Katherine Bradford at Kaufmann Repetto, Jess Allen at Nino Mier Gallery, and Christine Safa at Bortolami Gallery. She describes Wittenberg's work as intimate with rich, atmospheric color, McGurn's painting as fluid and playful, Bradford's piece as tender and dreamlike, Allen's work as sensual and moody, and Safa's composition as warm and grounded. At Paris Internationale Milano, Dalal chose three artists: Anthea Hamilton at Kaufmann Repetto, noted for its strong physical presence and tension; Tomasz Kręcicki at Stereo Gallery, praised for its psychological charge and simplicity; and Inès Di Folco Jemni at Crèvecœur, admired for its mystery and emotional power. Dalal, founder of the Dubai-based boutique art consultancy ArtéMila, approaches collecting with an instinctive, emotionally attuned perspective, seeking works that balance rarity, craftsmanship, and narrative. She values art fairs for their intimate, discovery-led environments, which she finds more conducive to encountering fresh practices compared to larger international events. Based in Dubai with Lebanese heritage, Dalal brings an international perspective to art advisory, emphasizing personal connection and aesthetic precision in her selections.