January 2025 – BEOPEN Art

5 Themes That Will Define Art Market in 2025

27.01.202527.01.2025Charlie Root

Source: Artsy.

After the bumps in the road from 2024 in the art market, 2025 has brought a cautiously positive context. According to the OECD, global economic growth is set to remain “resilient” in the year ahead, and much of the political uncertainty wrought by more than 60 elections worldwide last year is now mostly behind us. With both interest rates and inflation expected to continue their downward trends, too, there are several reasons for those in the art market to be more optimistic than they were 12 months ago.

The Current Market for African Contemporary Art

20.01.202509.01.2025Charlie Root

Source: Art Price by Art Market.

Exchanges involving African art have slowed in line with the general slowdown of the global art market, but the galleries, dealers and organizations that encourage and promote African art are actively pursuing their ambitions to structure the offer and establish a strong presence for African and/or black artists in the global market.

Tricks and tips from the colourful Nerina Villarreal Metzner

15.01.2025Charlie Root

5 Tips for Installing Street Art in Your Home

13.01.202509.01.2025Charlie Root

Source: Artsy.

Street art is a term that encompasses a wide-ranging and dynamic set of artworks, from the paintings of Richard Hambleton to the hyperrealistic sculptures of Mark Jenkins. Inspired by graffiti, and—as its title suggests—visual expressions on the street, the peculiarities of street art can also make it a challenge for collectors to display and arrange works in their homes.

BE OPEN Art congratulates the winners of the Regional Art Competition in Southern Africa

09.01.202505.01.2025Charlie Root

BE OPEN Art, an online art gallery set up by BE OPEN think tank, a humanitarian initiative founded by Austria-based international businessperson and philanthropist Elena Baturina, is ready to announce the results of the last stage of BE OPEN Regional Art in 2024 which covered the countries of Southern Africa: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Amal Al-Nakhala has been voted the Artist of the Month (January 2025)

08.01.202502.02.2025Charlie Root

BE OPEN Art is thrilled to announce Amal Al-Nakhala, a visual artist from Gaza, as the Artist of the Month for January 2025, as voted by visitors of art.beopenfuture.com.

Each month, art enthusiasts worldwide select an artist whose work most resonates with them, and Al-Nakhala’s powerful and poignant pieces have earned her this distinction. Al-Nakhala views her art as both a personal and political expression, deeply influenced by her environment and the Palestinian experience. Her work, which blends history, memory, and identity, eloquently portrays themes of resilience and resistance, offering a profound exploration of Palestinian life.

At the end of 2025, out of the monthly winners BE OPEN Art Community will select the Artist of the Year, who will be awarded a 1000 euro prize and offered publicity aimed at boosting their career.

Five Key Art Market Predictions In 2025

06.01.202509.01.2025Charlie Root

Source: My Art Broker.

The 2020s have taken the art market on a rollercoaster of highs and lows. While the pandemic years sparked innovation in online sales, the post-pandemic period has been shaped by geopolitical unrest, ongoing conflicts, and inflation resulting in a cooling of the market. However, as we approach the midpoint of the decade in 2025, there’s a sense of cautious optimism marked by significant strides in digital innovation and a growing acknowledgment of the value and relevance of emerging mediums within the art market.

Yibei Liu has been voted the Artist of the Month (December 2024)

05.01.202505.01.2025Charlie Root

BE OPEN Art is excited to announce Yibei Liu, a London-based figurative sculptor, as the Artist of the Month for December 2024, as voted by visitors of art.beopenfuture.com. Each month, art lovers globally choose an artist whose work most captures their attention. Liu, whose sculptures delve into the intricacies of human emotion and mental health, was the final artist selected for this distinction in 2024. Her work, created using clay and metal, seeks to make visible the often-unseen aspects of our internal worlds. In the near future, we will be selecting the Artist of the Year, who will be awarded a 1000 euro prize and offered publicity aimed at boosting their career.

BE OPEN Art announces the Artist of the Year 2024 and the Community Fund support

03.01.202505.01.2025Charlie Root

BE OPEN Art, an online art gallery project by Elena Baturina’s BE OPEN think tank, has just announced the winner of their Artist of the Year title in 2024, and a number of other exciting news and innovations. BE OPEN congratulates the talented Imile Wepener who was voted the Artist of the Month back in April, and now by the majority of votes – the Artist of the Year 2024 and an awardee of €1000!

BE OPEN Art launches the first regional competition of 2025 to support emerging artists of South Asia

01.01.202505.01.2025Charlie Root

BE OPEN Art, an online gallery set up by Elena Baturina’s humanitarian think-tank BE OPEN, continues to run BE OPEN Regional Art, the regional competition for emerging artists aimed to support those whose art best represents their regional, cultural and ethnic identities, for the third year now.

Natasha Mwila Named Regional Artist of the Month for December 2024

01.01.202505.01.2025Charlie Root

We are thrilled to announce Natasha Mwila as the third winner of BE OPEN Art’s Regional Art competition! A 24-year-old digital mobile phone artist from Lusaka, Zambia, Natasha’s powerful digital collage art explores the social and political complexities of life, with a focus on amplifying marginalized voices, especially women. Drawing on her background in Political Science, Natasha’s vibrant work challenges patriarchal narratives while celebrating the strength and resilience of African women.