The Future of the Art World: 38 Dialogues

by Andras Szanto (Author)

This third volume in a trilogy on the future of museums follows The Future of the Museum: 28 Dialogues (2020) and Imagining the Future of the Museum: 21 Dialogues with Architects (2022). While the earlier books explored the “software” and “hardware” of museums, this installment examines the broader social, cultural, economic, institutional, and technological forces shaping them. It introduces new voices—including artists, curators, collectors, art market professionals, social scientists, and entrepreneurs—to expand the conversation. Topics range from the future of galleries and art fairs to globalization, climate change, digital creativity, artificial intelligence, and major arts developments across regions such as Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Together, the dialogues consider whether the art world will evolve gradually or undergo a profound systemic transformation in response to rapid societal change.

Paperback, 424 pages