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Collecting Guide

How to Choose Art for Interior Design Projects in Dubai

23 August 2026

A practical guide for Dubai interior designers and architects on sourcing original art for clients — where to look, what "quality" means, and how to brief it.

Art Fair

Frieze London 2026: A Collector's Guide to October

17 August 2026

Frieze London and Frieze Masters return to Regent's Park 14–18 October 2026. Here's what's changing, what to prioritise, and how to plan your week.

Press Release

Meso Ventures and Bulgari Present What Light Remains

6 June 2026

MeSo Ventures and Bulgari present What Light Remains, a solo exhibition by Tiyana Mitchell, opening June 2026 at the Bvlgari flagship boutique in London.

Artist Spotlight

Between Generations: A Conversation with Tiyana Mitchell

18 May 2026

By Eirini Meze | MeSo Mag Tiyana Mitchell was born in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2001, but her paintings reach much further back — her grandfather's albums, a timeline spanning from the 1920’s to 1970's between the Middle East and Europe,…

Art Fair

Art Dubai Special Edition 2026: What to See, Who's Showing and Why It Matters

11 May 2026

Art Dubai's 2026 edition was never going to be straightforward. Originally planned as a landmark 20th anniversary celebration, the fair was postponed and scaled back following the outbreak of the Iran war and the regional instability that…

Collecting Guide

How to Start an Art Collection: A Guide for First-Time Collectors

11 May 2026

Most first-time collectors don't start with a plan. They start with a feeling — standing in front of a painting they can't stop looking at, or seeing a work in someone's home and quietly wondering how they got it there. That feeling is…

Artist Spotlight

On Mythology, the 18th Century, and the World She Paints | An interview with Jessie Makinson

25 April 2026

Visual Universe Jessie Makinson's paintings blend seemingly incompatible elements — folklore, Greek mythology, 18th-century scenes, Georgian games, and speculative fiction — into cohesive works. When asked if this visual language…

Market Intelligence

Art as an Investment: What Collectors Need to Know in 2026

23 April 2026

By Eirini Meze, Founder, MeSo Ventures — April 2026 Art has long occupied an unusual position in the world of investment. Unlike equities or real estate, it carries no yield, pays no dividend, and cannot be stress-tested against a…

Artist Spotlight

Mohini Kaur: Painting Through Body, Material, and Time

21 April 2026

By Eirini Meze | MeSo Mag Mohini Kaur is a London-based South Asian artist whose practice sits at the intersection of the somatic, the sacred, and the ancestral. Born in 1994 and raised between India and London, Mohini is an RCA graduate,…

Artist Spotlight

Mary Pye on Faith, Freedom, and Finding Her Voice

16 April 2026

By Eirini Meze | MeSo Mag You graduated last summer and had your debut show at Bulgari in London almost immediately after. How has your painting evolved since leaving art school? Without the structure of art school, I feel a lot more…

Artist Spotlight

Colour as Memory: A Conversation with Parnika Mittal

9 April 2026

By Eirini Meze | MeSo Mag Parnika Mittal is not an artist who stays still. Born in 1993 and raised across cities — from the small town of Agra to the hills of a boarding school, from Mumbai to Delhi, and eventually to London's Central…

Press Release

British Museum Artist Brings Surrealist Painting to Mumbai — For the First Time

8 April 2026

MeSo Ventures and Soho House Mumbai present The Mythologies of Colour, bringing British Museum-collected painter Jessie Makinson to India for the first time alongside Parnika Mittal and Mary Pye. 30 April – 17 May 2026.

Art Fair

India Art Fair 2026 in New Delhi: A Three-Day Diary of Art Week in Delhi 2026

26 February 2026

If you’re mapping Art Week in Delhi 2026, the rhythm of the city is unmistakable: morning museum visits, afternoon fair previews, and evenings that blur collecting, conversation, and community. Our India Art Fair 2026 in New Delhi…

Art Fair

Art Basel Miami Beach 2025: The Week in Highlights, From Untitled to Design Miami

25 February 2026

Miami Art Week doesn’t ease in. It hits at full speed—sharper light, louder streets, and an art calendar that feels like it’s sprinting just ahead of you. For Meso Ventures, the week is equal parts scouting trip and cultural barometer. We…

Exhibition Review

Between Worlds: Group Show at The Hilight

28 December 2025

On Wednesday, 26 November, Meso Ventures inaugurated its group exhibition, Between Worlds: Exploring Cultural Hybridity, Identity, Tradition and Globalisation, transforming The Hilight in Battersea—Ghelamco’s new luxury residential…

Art Fair

Art Mumbai Week 2025: A Complete Insider Guide to India’s Most Dynamic Art Week

28 December 2025

Art Mumbai Week 2025 unfolded as more than a fair. It became a city-wide cultural experience, which the Meso Ventures team attended with great excitement. The week blended exhibitions, private previews, collector gatherings, and landmark…

Exhibition Review

MeSo Ventures & Bulgari: The Art of Colour with Lydia Hamblet

9 December 2025

On 10 October 2025, in the heart of London, MeSo Ventures teamed up with Bulgari to host a solo exhibition by British painter Lydia Hamblet. Titled The Art of Colour, the show coincided with Bulgari’s launch of its new high jewellery…

Events

The 2025 Amelie and Daniel Linsey Fundraising Ball at The Peninsula: Curated Art by MeSo Ventures

4 December 2025

The 2025 Amelie and Daniel Linsey Foundation Fundraising Ball, held at the iconic Peninsula London, united philanthropists, patrons of the arts, and advocates for global health in a transformative evening of purpose and generosity. MeSo…

Events

Frieze New York Private Collection: An Intimate Visit with Collector Priya Karani Alibhai

21 November 2025

The Frieze New York Private Collection event offered a rare opportunity for artists, collectors, and cultural leaders to gather in a warm and intimate setting. This exclusive visit was hosted by New York–based collector Priya Karani,…

Exhibition Review

Bvlgari & MeSo Ventures Present Mary Pye: “Into the Future” in London

5 November 2025

MeSo Ventures joined forces with luxury brand Bvlgari to host the striking debut solo exhibition of artist Mary Pye titled “Into the Future” in London. This collaboration marks a compelling intersection of high design, emerging artistic…

Press Release

Art Curation for Studio Ypsilon’s St John’s Wood Home | Featured on The List by House & Garden

28 October 2025

MeSo Ventures proudly curated the art collection for a remarkable residence in St John’s Wood, recently featured on The List by House & Garden. Designed by Yiannis Stylianou, founder of Studio Ypsilon, this London home masterfully…