Tate Tops ArtReview's 2014 Power 100 as Museums Gain Global Influence

In November 2014, ArtReview unveiled its Power 100 list for 2014, marking a notable change in the art scene as London's Tate secured the number one position for the first time since the list began in 2002. A confidential group of 26 individuals from cities including Delhi, Shanghai, New York, and Berlin curated the rankings, which emphasize distribution over production. Key factors considered were the influence on contemporary art, recent initiatives, global presence, and public perception. This list showcases a more decentralized art environment, with museums rising in significance worldwide; for instance, China inaugurated 450 new museums in 2012. The Whitney Biennial's inclusion of critics and publishers blurred traditional roles, while existing access hierarchies echo historical courts, questioning the concept of a unified global art community.