As we reflect on 2024, we are delighted to share some of the year's most inspiring moments at the London Art Collective (LAC). Your unwavering support has been instrumental in making these achievements possible.

London Art Collective (LAC) is excited to announce its first special invitation to participate in the 2025 London Art Fair at Stand M2. From 22 to 26 January 2025, at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, LAC will showcase a curated selection of signed prints by its represented artists.

Respondents from Mainland China, in particular, recorded the highest levels of spending, signaling resilience in the region. Confidence among HNWIs remains strong, with a large majority optimistic about the second half of the year.

In a landmark Sotheby’s auction, Chinese entrepreneur Justin Sun purchased Maurizio Cattelan’s conceptual artwork “Comedian”—a banana duct-taped to a wall—for $6.24 million (£4.5 million) using cryptocurrency. The banana was once again eaten during a press event, transforming the conceptual piece into a performance. The event sparked global conversations about the interplay of art, cryptocurrency, and technology.

10th November 2024, West Bund Art & Design perfectly wrapped in Shanghai, China. Shanghai's two flagship art fairs, Art021 and the West Bund Art & Design Fair, saw a rise in budding collectors interested in younger and more diverse artists.

Celebrating its 10th year at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, ART021 Shanghai reaffirms its role as a dynamic cultural hub, connecting the global and local art scenes through innovation, diversity, and artistic dialogue.