Breaking Down Art Basel Miami 2024: Key Takeaways with Kabir Jhala

In this episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, our host Adam Green is
joined by Kabir Jhala, Art Market Editor at The Art Newspaper, to
recap this year’s edition of Art Basel Miami Beach. We explore how
Trump’s re-election is shaping gallery expectations and the art
market’s trajectory, including differing reactions from collectors
and dealers at the fair. Kabir also shares insights on the
potential impact of tariffs on the U.S. art market, drawing
comparisons to the rising costs and challenges faced by the UK art
market post-Brexit. We discuss the overall mood heading into the
fair and how things ultimately played out, from standout artworks
to the broader trends and themes that defined this year’s
presentations. With the fair taking place in December at the end of
a packed art calendar, we consider whether collector fatigue or
earlier buying opportunities might affect attendance and sales.
Finally, we reflect on Miami’s role as the final major test for the
art market this year and what insiders are anticipating as we look
ahead to 2025.