Imagine if the art world had its own version of Spotify Wrapped. Instead of replaying your top songs, it would reveal how your year in the art world played out.
Here’s a peek into what your Art Wrapped 2024 might look like:
Your Cultural Highlights
This year, you toured seven museums, breezed through twenty galleries, air-kissed fifty art-world pals with vague promises to “catch up soon” (spoiler: you didn’t), and hobbled around four art fairs in wildly inappropriate shoes (ouch!). Your art taste balanced precariously between “deeply intellectual” and “I’ll take a selfie with this installation for the ‘gram.”
Top Art Movements
Your artistic playlist leaned heavily on Abstract Expressionism—you spent hours gazing into Rothko’s moody reds and deciphering Pollock’s chaotic splashes. Meanwhile, any new artist featured on Artsy’s “Artists on Our Radar” had you feverishly Googling their latest work. And Post-Internet Art, with its meme-inspired projections, had you questioning both the artwork and your Wi-Fi signal.
Your Favourite Artists
Your Top 3 artists were nothing short of iconic. Maurizio Cattelan topped the list with his absurdly famous “world’s most expensive banana” (a casual $5.2 million). Benedikte Bjerre bounced in with the installation of 125 penguins at Frieze, while Michaela Yearwood-Dan proved her brilliance as one of the most sought-after female artists under 30.
Your Personal Palette
Brat Green reigned supreme during your “365-party-girl-summer” phase. Moo Deng Grey brought a sleek, autumnal coolness to your aesthetic. And cherry red? A staple throughout the year, thanks to Sabato de Sarno’s fiery takeover at Gucci. Your vibe in 2024? Vibrant, chic, and just a little over the top.
Mediums on Repeat
Oil paintings were your go-to, with their rich textures and classic appeal. Tactile to touch art was on your radar after that gallerist told you…’textile art is so hot this year‘. Digital installations pushed the boundaries of your imagination, while marble sculptures transported you back to ancient times (no touching allowed, of course).
Your Most Visited “Gallery”
Yes, the Louvre made your list, but the real MVP? Your local gallery, where you spent just a bit too much time trying to catch the attention of your art-world crush.
Art Purchases That Defined 2024
This year, you caved to an overpriced museum tote bag (it’s a rite of passage), acquired two prints that are still in their packaging, and ambitiously bought a sketchbook for your “art journey.” After two ambitious doodles, it’s now gathering dust on your coffee table.
So, what would your Art Wrapped 2024 look like?
