Month: February 2026

Source: Artworksale.

As sustainability becomes a central value in everyday life, the art world is seeing a marked rise in demand for eco-conscious art, works that pair visual appeal with environmentally responsible creation and ethical practices. Collectors are increasingly drawn to pieces made from recycled or repurposed materials, produced with non‑toxic methods, and imbued with themes that reflect care for the planet, signaling a broader shift in how artistic beauty and value are defined in today’s market.

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Source: Observer.

In 2025 the art market saw distinct shifts in collector behavior, with Artsy’s inaugural Buyer Trends Report revealing a strong appetite for small‑scale works, calming blue hues like cobalt, nature‑inspired imagery, and intimate domestic scenes. These trends reflect broader cultural currents—affordability, emotional resonance, and a desire for grounding aesthetics—as buyers increasingly seek art that fits both their living spaces and their lived experiences.

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BE OPEN Art is pleased to announce Joseph Christian Ekom-Obong as the Artist of the Month for January 2026, in recognition of his compelling artistic practice and his thoughtful engagement with African identity, history, and self-expression.
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Source: Artnet.

In recent years, a notable shift has taken hold in the art world: miniature paintings and sculptures are gaining outsized attention in galleries and art fairs around the globe. What was once a niche preference has become a broader trend, reflecting changing collector tastes, practical considerations like space and cost, and a redefinition of artistic value that prizes intimacy and detail over sheer scale.

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BE OPEN Art is thrilled to announce Reem Aljeally as the winner of January’s Regional Artist of the Month, marking the beginning of the Northeastern Africa stage of its 2026 global art competition. This stage, which runs from January through April, celebrates emerging talent from across Northeastern Africa, with a focus on artists from Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Egypt, and Madagascar.
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