Arcual Blog

The Future of the Certificate: Why Provenance Is Shifting from Paper to Blockchain

September 25, 2025

For centuries, provenance was documented through paper certificates and handwritten records. Today, these traditional methods are increasingly prone to loss, damage, and forgery.

Meet Detroit’s First Art Fair: Season Fair

September 9, 2025

For a city known globally for innovation in music, grassroots culture, and industrial creativity, Detroit has never had a contemporary art fair on the international stage–until now.

The Gallery’s Guide to Blockchain-Backed Sales

July 29, 2025

Discover how blockchain can help your gallery increase trust, automate royalties, and protect provenance.

Medium, Memory, Machine: 5 Standout Moments from Art Basel

July 1, 2025

From AI-powered ecosystems to immersive site interventions, Art Basel 2025 pushed the boundaries of medium, message, and scale. This year's edition offered a bold look at the future of contemporary art—and how it's experienced across both physical and digital spaces.

What’s On Your Mind: George Bak

June 3, 2025

The founder of Basel’s first fully digital art fair, Georg Bak, talks to Arcual about NFTs, AI, and how blockchain is shaping a new era for artists and collectors alike.

Detail of a work by Yuan Fang, presented by Skarstedt in the Meridians sector at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024

7 Art and Tech Trends to Watch in 2025

May 28, 2025

Discover the top 7 trends shaping the future of art and technology in 2025—based on insights from this year’s Art Basel & UBS Global Art Market Report.