As the global art calendar continues to expand, art fairs have become central to how artists, galleries, and collectors connect, transact, and build visibility. Yet as their influence grows, so do questions of sustainability, access, and cultural responsibility. This conversation will explore the role of art fairs today, examining their economic and cultural impact, the balance between commerce and community, and how various models, from regional initiatives to more focused formats, are reshaping the international art landscape. This conversation features panelists Chris Sharp (Post Fair LA), Jonny Tanna (Harlesden High Street / Minor Attractions), and Olga Temnikova (Esther, NY), moderated by Untitled Art Executive Director, Clara Andrade.

In an art ecosystem increasingly shaped by galleries and commercial interests, nonprofit arts organizations offer collectors a distinct and often overlooked opportunity: to acquire artworks while directly sustaining the creative infrastructure that fuels contemporary culture. This conversation brings together voices from Miami’s artist-led and nonprofit spaces to discuss how collecting from nonprofits allows buyers to engage with artists more meaningfully and support a sustainable art community. Featuring Julie Egan (Founder, DETROIT SALON), Leyden Rodríguez-Casanova (Co-Founding Director, Dimensions Variable), and Dennis Scholl (Artist, Collector, and Filmmaker), the panel was moderated by Laurie Rojas (Art Critic and Founding Editor, Caesura).

Curated by Jonny Tanna, Founder and Director of Harlesden High Street and Co-Founder of Minor Attractions in London, the 2025 Nest sector embodies an experimental curatorial ethos that bridges social and cultural divides within contemporary art. Nest returned to the 14th edition in a reimagined format as a continuous section within the fair, expanding to feature 36 galleries and underscoring the importance of community and collaboration in experimental art fair models. Moderated by Tanna, the conversation features Nest participants Louis Chapple (Studio/Chapple), Eduardo Medrano Jr (John Doe Gallery), and Bolanle Tajudeen (Bolanle Contemporary).

After the speculative frenzy surrounding NFTs, this conversation reframes the question of digital art by shifting from market-driven hype to cultural substance. The panel considers how blockchain, digital networks, immersive media, and smart contracts are evolving into cultural infrastructure—reshaping authorship, preservation, access, and creative survivability, particularly in contexts where traditional art ecosystems fall short. Featuring Vivek Jayaram (Attorney and Art-Tech Advisor, Jayaram Law), Billy Maker (Founder, Maker Art Projects), and Eddie Negron (Founder, Negron Pizarro), the conversation was moderated by Kavi Gupta (Founder, Kavi Gupta Gallery).

This conversation brings together leading voices from influential art podcasts to explore how digital media, audio storytelling, and social platforms shape the art world’s discourse today. The discussion considers how podcasts and other digital formats expand access, foster new forms of dialogue, and influence how audiences engage with contemporary art and its markets. Panelists included Josh Baer (The Baer Faxt and NoReserve), Benjamin Godsill (Nota Bene), and Casey Lesser (Artsy), moderated by Tim Schneider (The Gray Market).

Presented as part of Untitled Art’s Special Projects, this panel brings together artists whose practices engage deeply with questions of landscape, ecology, and place. Through diverse material and conceptual approaches, each participant explores how environmental shifts—natural and human-made—inform contemporary artistic production and collective awareness. Panelists feature Cameron Harvey (Official Welcome), Cristina Molina (Other Plans Gallery), and Carlos Rolón (HEXTON Gallery), moderated by 2025 Guest Curator Allison Glenn.

Presented in partnership with Untitled Art and Eighth House, this panel explores the critical role of restorative residencies in sustaining and evolving the contemporary art ecosystem. At a time when artists face mounting economic, social, and emotional pressures, residencies that prioritize rest, reflection, and holistic care are more essential than ever. The conversation features Diana Eusebio (Artist and Eighth House Residency alumna), Danny Báez (Curator and Curatorial Board Member, Eighth House Residency), and Tessa Greene O’Brien (Surf Point artist alumna and Surf Point Board Member), moderated by Katharina McCarthy (Founder, Eighth House Residency).

As museums and cultural organizations evolve to meet the demands of a changing world, this discussion explores how innovation and adaptability are reshaping the institutional landscape. Panelists consider how art spaces are engaging new audiences, leveraging technology, and redefining their civic roles to remain relevant and impactful. The conversation will reflect on both the challenges and opportunities of transformation within today’s global art ecosystem. This conversation features John Abodeely (CEO, Oolite Arts), Kate Fleming (Founder & Executive Director, Bridge Initiative), Amy Galpin (Executive Director & Chief Curator, Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College), moderated by Lorie Mertes (Executive Director, Locust Projects).

This conversation examined how criticism, journalism, and editorial practices shape public discourse, influence collecting trends, and support artist visibility. Topics included the changing role of art critics in the digital age, the challenges of maintaining editorial independence, the impact of social media on art writing, and how diverse voices can strengthen the field. The discussion also considers how art writing can foster greater inclusivity and accessibility within the art world.

This panel discussion was recorded at the 14th edition of Untitled Art, Miami Beach, and featured Annie Armstrong (Artnet News), Daniel Cassady (ARTnews), and Jenny Wu (ArtReview), moderated by rashid shabazz (Critical Minded).

The vibrant art talks series continues into its fourth year, as part of Untitled Art’s collaboration with Soho Beach House Miami. Panelists Carl Gambino (Art Collector), Reginald O’Neal (Artist), and Katia David Rosenthal (Gallerist, KDR) are joined by moderator Nicole Martinez (Deputy Director, Fountainhead), for a dynamic discussion on young collectors and collection building. Each offering a unique perspective on the topic, panelists will explore how connections among collectors, galleries, and artists influence collecting practices.