Sonia Manalili

Brooklyn

Executive Producer at The Art Angle

Executive Producer at Artnet

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Trump: Cultural Offensive or Offensive Culture?

1 week ago | news.artnet.com | Sonia Manalili

To say that the last few months have been chaos in the United States would most definitely be an understatement. Since Donald J. Trump’s return to office in January, an angry culture war, divisive policies, and a seemingly endless barrage of executive orders has become the new normal. His office has sought to upend the relationship of government to culture, with no signs of slowing down.
Big Galleries Take Big Sales Hit

1 week ago | news.artnet.com | Sonia Manalili

The global art market recorded an estimated $57.5 billion in sales in 2024, according to the latest Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report, released last week. Overall, the report paints a grim picture of gallery sales last year, with the biggest galleries taking the biggest sales hit, but there are some glimmers of hope for 2025. Plus, why art firms need be diligent with shipping even if President Trump has paused the rollout of his reciprocal tariffs.
The Rise of the Red-Chip Art World

2 weeks ago | news.artnet.com | Sonia Manalili |Kate Brown

In a recent essay, Artnet writer Annie Armstrong spotlighted a chaotic new force in the art world: red-chip art. It’s the brash, chrome-dipped, algorithm-boosted cousin of blue-chip art—and it’s booming. In her latest essay, Annie sketches out its archetypal collector: a guy barreling down the highway in a Cybertruck, checking his crypto wallet, queuing up a Joe Rogan episode, and racing to the next art opening—maybe an Alec Monopoly show, maybe a MSCHF drop.
What to Know About New Tariffs

2 weeks ago | news.artnet.com | Sonia Manalili

The art trade has been reeling from President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. The sweeping tariffs—or fees assessed on imported goods—include a base level of 10 percent that applies to most countries from April 5, with higher duties on around 60 other countries from April 9. For the art world, the biggest issue is that a lot remains unknown. Many art firms anticipate the tariffs will broadly raise the cost of doing business, especially when it comes to shipping and art handling.
How Much Did the Market Contract in 2024?

3 weeks ago | news.artnet.com | Sonia Manalili |Margaret Carrigan

The art market is shifting from a long run of profit-driven speculation to more personal, taste-led collecting. Mid-tier collectors and younger buyers influenced by pop culture and digital trends are reshaping the landscape, while online sales continue to grow. Artnet’s latest Intelligence Report, The Year Ahead 2025, explores the forces behind these changes. This week, Margaret Carrigan breaks down the big numbers from the report.
The Art Angle Re-Air: Why Is Rococo Art Making a Comeback?

4 weeks ago | news.artnet.com | Sonia Manalili

This week, we are revisiting one of our favorite podcasts of late, where Artnet Editor Katie White took us through what she dubs the Neo-Rococo movement. It is perfect timing to have a listen, considering that the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris’s exhibition called “Rococo & Co!,” opened on March 12. The show, which is on view until May 18, looks at how 18th-century Rococo has reappeared in contemporary design and fashion.
How Fairs Court New Collectors

1 month ago | news.artnet.com | Sonia Manalili |Margaret Carrigan

It’s no secret that fairs are eager to bring in a new generation of buyers. TEFAF Maastricht, the world’s preeminent fair for Old Master works, has integrated contemporary art into its offerings to help court young collectors, among other tactics. Is it working? Also at TEFAF, dealer Marianne Boesky is showing paintings by contemporary artist Danielle Mckinney alongside a handful of works by 20th century American art titan Edward Hopper.
Uncovering the Louvre’s Hidden Stories

1 month ago | news.artnet.com | Sonia Manalili |Kate Brown

The Louvre is among the largest, most-visited, and best-known museums in the world, and for nearly too many reasons to count. It’s home to some of the most celebrated works of art, from the Venus de Milo to the Mona Lisa. Its blended contemporary and historic architecture is astounding. And it also has a truly formidable past, stretching back through time, well before the building became a museum in 1793.
London’s Auctions In Review

1 month ago | news.artnet.com | Sonia Manalili |Margaret Carrigan

The first marquee auctions of the year were held in London last week and the results suggest that the market has yet to warm up. Of the major houses’ evening sales, Christie’s outperformed Sotheby’s, totaling $166.6 million across 72 lots, while Sotheby’s much smaller sale netted $78.6 million across 38 lots. There were a few bright spots, however. Listen to find out what performed well.
Sotheby’s Scores $120M Old Masters Trove

1 month ago | pynck.com | Min Chen |Eileen Kinsella |Sonia Manalili |Cathy Fan

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