AMTD appoints Benjamin Sutton as Global Editor-in-Chief of The Art Newspaper

AMTD Group Inc, AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital Inc, and The Generation Essentials Group have announced the appointment of Benjamin Sutton as the Global Editor-in-Chief of The Art Newspaper. Established in 1990, The Art Newspaper is a widely respected multi-platform publication, often referred to as the "journal of record" and "the bible" for the art world.

It serves as the official publication for prominent art events, including Art Basel, Frieze, Art Dubai, Art Week Tokyo, Singapore Art Week, Tefaf, the Venice Biennale, Zona Maco, and others.

Sutton joined The Art Newspaper in 2021 as Editor, Americas, responsible for managing the New York office. Prior to this, he held the position of Editor in Chief, Americas, overseeing the editorial team and contributors in North and South America. During his tenure, The Art Newspaper successfully expanded its coverage to include Canada and Latin America.

Under Sutton's leadership, the publication has successfully broadened its reach into new regions and languages while maintaining its core principles of authority, independence, and accuracy.

In his new role as Global Editor-in-Chief, Sutton will establish and implement the global editorial strategy, focusing on expanding coverage and market presence. He aims to accelerate the growth of digital and multimedia content while upholding the publication's reputation. The digital publication will leverage a team of journalists in Paris and a network of global correspondents.

Sutton emphasizes that The Art Newspaper will remain an independent platform for debate and discussion, maintaining its status as the "journal of record" for the art world since its inception 35 years ago.