There were very few moments in 2018 when you could go “Aww”, at least as far as art is concerned. Which may not be a bad thing considering what the art world needs right now is stability. Translated, that means consistency in the quality of art being put out there by artists and galleries, well-curated exhibitions, a stabilising of prices, and an economy that has been steady (if not assuring). It was a cautious year in which no one took risks, but the market did better than most had hoped, and even ended on a positive note with an AstaGuru