The Facts
On September 24, 2026, Gagosian announced a conversation between Valentina Castellani and curator Matt Carey-Williams at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London on October 15, 2026, to celebrate the release of Castellani's book 'Trading Beauty: Art Market Histories from the Altar to the Gallery,' published by Gagosian. The illustrated survey traces the evolution of the Western art market from the medieval era to the present day, analyzing how social, cultural, religious, and economic circumstances have shaped art production, validation, and valuation. The event, free to attend, will include a Q&A session and a book signing.
The Signal
Castellani's book offers a scholarly yet accessible account of the art market's historical underpinnings, published by Gagosian's expanding editorial arm—a strategic move that positions the gallery as a contributor to market discourse beyond its commercial operations. The event, hosted at the Courtauld Institute—a leading center for art history study—bridges academic inquiry and the commercial art world, providing collectors, students, and professionals with a rigorous framework for understanding market dynamics from antiquity to the present.
- People: Valentina Castellani, Matt Carey-Williams
- Galleries: Gagosian
- Museums: Courtauld Institute of Art
- Locations: London
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