The new Dasha Shenkman Focus Fund has placed three Okiki Akinfe works into Abbot Hall. Its real significance is a model of private patronage that creates public institutional value early.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition Continues to Inspire Collectors: Emerging Talent Meets Established Names
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition remains one of the art world's most accessible entry points for collectors seeking emerging talent alongside internationally recognised artists. This year's exhibition features more than 1,800 works selected under the theme of "Interconnectedness," offering painting, sculpture, photography and installation across multiple galleries.

The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition remains one of the art world's most accessible entry points for collectors seeking emerging talent alongside internationally recognised artists. This year's exhibition features more than 1,800 works selected under the theme of "Interconnectedness," offering painting, sculpture, photography and installation across multiple galleries.
For seasoned collectors, the exhibition provides a valuable opportunity to identify artists before broader market recognition develops. Alongside established figures, hundreds of early-career artists present work at approachable price points, reinforcing the exhibition's long-standing reputation as a discovery platform.
Despite mixed critical reviews, the Summer Exhibition continues to attract collectors from around the world who value direct engagement with artists and the opportunity to acquire works fresh from the studio.
At Palazzo Venier dei Leoni in Venice, Peggy Guggenheim made modern art part of daily life—and left a model for the home as a living collection.
In an extensive interview, Spanish sculptor Verónica Mar discusses UNIVERSO in Madrid, her evolution from sculptural furniture to monumental portals, and the relationship between form, space and the invisible.



