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Arteba 2025 Opens to the Public Friday After VIP Days Marked by Sales and New Prizes

Early VIP previews signaled momentum through museum buys plus a collectors' tribute.

Overview

  • The fair runs August 29–31 at Costa Salguero with about 70 galleries confirmed and an international contingent near 20%.
  • VIP previews featured a collectors' honor for Marion Eppinger and drew art-and-fashion figures including Juliana Awada and Amalia Amoedo.
  • Organizers introduced buyer incentives, launching the Premio VOLF of ARS 3,000,000 and continuing the Premio Remax Collection with distinctions up to ARS 6,000,000.
  • Galleries reported brisk early transactions, with institutional purchases by MALI in Lima, MACBA, the Franklin Rawson museum, and the Castagnino-Macro.
  • High participation costs—about USD 40,000 for a 60 m² stand with build-out—pushed many exhibitors to shrink booth sizes by roughly 40% versus last year.