A Fair for the “Working Rich”

EXPO CHICAGO 2025
This year’s fair is the second edition under the ownership of Frieze, the global art fair brand, but Expo is primarily a celebration of local galleries and artists. Photo: Lucy Hewett/CKA, Courtesy of Expo Chicago
Julie Brener Davich
April 27, 2025

On the opening day of Expo Chicago, this past Thursday, dealers reported sales but also lots of holds, with collectors wanting to take their time with purchases. This is not unique to Chicago or art fairs, as many buyers are taking a wait-and-see stance until they have a better sense of where the broader economy’s headed under the mercurial Trump administration.