A new generation of Japanese collectors, often guided by curiosity rather than long-term investment thinking, is beginning to reshape who buys and why.
Opening day sales hinted at just how rapidly the Korean art market has consolidated, finding a new balance between nurturing its local ecosystem and asserting its place within the broader global conversation.
"The global success of Korean entertainment created greater market confidence domestically. Korean artists and creators are now developing work for both Korean and international audiences from the beginning," DRX CEO Can Yang tells Observer.