Artists like Andy Goldsworthy and Agnes Denes have long championed ecological themes and creatively used natural elements to push artistic boundaries. Goldsworthy’s temporary sculptures, crafted from leaves, stones, and branches, beautifully illustrate nature's fleeting moments while gently reminding us of our environment's fragility (Tate Modern: Andy Goldsworthy). Agnes Denes' iconic "Wheatfield – A Confrontation" from 1982 symbolically challenged urban growth by planting wheat in the heart of Manhattan, sparking vital discussions about sustainable urban development (Public Art Fund: Agnes Denes).

Rethinking the Art Business: How Restructuring Can Save an Industry on the Brink
By Marques Hardin

The art business, for all its glamour and spectacle, is in desperate need of a reset. At its core, it’s a machine built on beauty—but operating under a financial model that barely works. The old system—where galleries stretch to pay rent, advisors work unpaid hours, artists bear the brunt of risk, and collectors chase meaning in a sea of sameness—is unsustainable. Everyone is playing every role except their own. It’s time for a restructuring.

The 2025 edition of Art Paris drew nearly 1,000 artists from 25 countries across five continents, marking a significant shift in how global art fairs embrace representation and diversity (Ocula). Held under the historic glass dome of the Grand Palais, this year's fair not only celebrated French creativity—it also broke boundaries with its bold embrace of global perspectives.

A New Visual Language for a Global Crisis

Aggrey’s work is situated at the intersection of past and future, memory and reinvention. It bridges Ghanaian traditions with global challenges, offering a new visual language to address pressing concerns such as textile waste, environmental degradation, and fractured social identities. His art doesn’t just critique—it proposes. Through methodical transformation of the discarded, Emmanuel Aggrey Tieku challenges us to confront what we throw away, not just materially but morally—and inspires us to reimagine what we can rebuild.