miart 2018: A More Commercial, Yet High-Quality Edition
The 2018 edition of miart, Milan's contemporary art fair, has taken on a different character, appearing slightly less sophisticated and more commercial—though not in a negative sense. The fair maintains a high level of quality, with a diffuse excellence and few spectacular peaks. The notable increase in the number of galleries has been largely absorbed but is still perceptible. The opening crowd was appropriate, and the following Friday avoided the desert effect seen in previous years. The fair is described as more market-oriented, which is welcomed by some. The article includes reflections from gallerists and notes that history complicates matters. The fair is part of the Milano Art Week 2018.
Key facts
- miart 2018 has a less sophisticated, more commercial allure.
- The fair is of high level, composed, and precise with few peaks but high diffuse quality.
- There was a notable increase in the number of galleries.
- The opening crowd was appropriate.
- The Friday after opening avoided the desert effect seen in previous years.
- The fair is described as more market-oriented.
- The article includes reflections from gallerists.
- miart is part of Milano Art Week 2018.
Entities
Institutions
- miart
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy