Ahead of Art Basel Miami Beach 2025, this article examines what we truly mean by “a work of art,” the ambiguity of contemporary art, the influence of the market, and the psychology behind social conformity — with examples such as Maurizio Cattelan’s banana and Marcel Duchamp’s “Fountain.”

Discover how Mies van der Rohe’s structural and philosophical vision transformed modern architecture. His principle “less is more” continues to guide minimalism and contemporary design worldwide.

Explore how contemporary architecture blends technique and sensitivity to craft spaces that resonate emotionally. Discover the power of emotional design and conceptual architecture.