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Are there too many art fairs?

The Economist is asking whether the global calendar of art fairs has grown beyond what the market can sustain. The question touches a live debate among galleries, collectors and fair organisers, with many dealers said to struggle with the costs of exhibiting at a crowded schedule of events from Basel to Frieze and beyond. The piece is prompting reflection on whether consolidation is coming to the art world.

Why now: A major publication raising doubts about art fair oversaturation speaks to ongoing strain in the gallery and events market.

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