Houston’s Insiders Say the City’s Cultural Scene Remains One of the Art World’s Best-Kept Secrets "Houston is a city of transplants, and I think that constant influx makes the cultural fabric richer," dealer Laura Burton told Observer. By Elisa Carollo
EXPO CHICAGO 2026: Local Enthusiasm and Strong Institutional Sales Under new director Kate Sierzputowski, the fair opened with a tighter format and a sharper curatorial focus, driving early (and steady) sales across tiers. By Elisa Carollo
Frieze L.A. Takes Off at Santa Monica Airport With Dynamic Sales and Community Support Early sales signal a stronger market both domestically and internationally for works priced both under and above $100,000 compared to just a year ago. By Elisa Carollo
Observer’s Guide to the L.A. Gallery and Museum Exhibitions to Check Out During Frieze By Elisa Carollo
As Wildfires Continue to Rage in L.A., Museums, Galleries and Collectors Consider What It Will Take to Rebuild By Elisa Carollo
Christie’s Night Market Exhibition and Auction Highlights New Work By API and POC Artists By Elisa Carollo