In 2025, global economic uncertainty—driven by geopolitical tensions, inflation, tariffs under the Trump administration, and slower growth—has significantly impacted high-end art auctions. Sales of lots over $10 million plunged 39% in 2024, with a further 6% decline in the first half of 2025, marking the third consecutive year of contraction. Collectors exhibit caution, reducing bids and favoring private sales, which surged 14-41% as alternatives to volatile public auctions. Supply shortages persist as sellers hold assets amid unease, though 77% of high-net-worth individuals remain optimistic for recovery. Overall, the market shifts toward mid-tier resilience while the ultra-luxury segment faces prolonged challenges.
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Maya(ig: stolenbesos) was a model before becoming a photographer. Because she didn't like the androgynous and sexual shooting style of male photographers, she picked up her camera and became a photographer herself. A set of lobectomy photos she took for the actress Chole Cherry in "Euphoria" brought her into the public eye. Maya's works are often shot with a cool-toned flash and framed with black and pink tones, which makes her works present a dreamy softness while also having a sharp sense. The girl in Maya's lens doesn't need to pretend to be sexy to please the camera. She resonates with the subjects, capturing their lost, vulnerable or indifferent sides. By capturing their true emotions or moments, she hopes to empower them instead of shaping the female image according to traditional male aesthetics
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