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fromThe Local France
1 week ago

France museum-goer eats million dollar banana taped to wall

After a visitor consumed a banana worth millions of dollars at a French museum, artist Maurizio Cattelan expressed disappointment that they did not eat the skin and tape.
France news
#art-fair
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago

Christie's celebrates the late Syrian artist Marwan with non-selling London show

Judging by recent auction records that have been set by numerous artists from the Arab world and conversations with curators of major collections across the globe, it seems that demand for Arab art has expanded beyond the region into Western and Eastern collections.
Arts
Artificial intelligence
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

MSCHF's "King Solomon's Baby" Sculpts a Satirical Spin on Art Ownership and Value | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

MSCHF's King Solomon's Baby invites public participation and explores the absurdities of collective ownership and value in the art world.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago

Art market bites back as estimates fail to score

The anticipated 'Trump bump' has ultimately given way to a 'Trump slump',” says Christine Bourron, the chief executive of Pi-eX. “Trump's 'Liberation Day' announcement introduced significant geopolitical uncertainty, casting a shadow over the global economy and unsettling buyer confidence in the art market.
Artificial intelligence
#gallery-operations
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

A quartet of key art market players join forces to form 'super group' consultancy

A new consultancy firm named New Perspectives Art Partners has been formed by key art market figures to navigate unprecedented shifts in the art trade.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

As art market regulations tighten, international dealer association calls for 'unity' across trade

"Now is the time to unite-dealers, curators, scholars, collectors-to defend the art trade as a guardian of global heritage," Mestdagh said in a press release.
Europe news
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

'Momentous': Italy to slash art VAT to 5%, the lowest rate in the EU

"It's a momentous turning point," says Sirio Ortolani, the president of ANGAMC. "Italy can finally become a great international hub, attracting galleries from all over Europe and major fairs."
Europe politics
#art-basel
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fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Art Basel exhibitors will show 'the most ambitious works' despite economic headwinds

Art Basel is optimistic about the resilience of the art market despite economic uncertainties.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Art Basel exhibitors will show 'the most ambitious works' despite economic headwinds

Art Basel is optimistic about the resilience of the art market despite economic uncertainties.
#art-collection
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Have we reached peak painting?

Painting remains a dominant and thriving art form, showcasing its enduring popularity and commercial potential in the art market.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Prosecution of gallerist under UK's Terrorism Act should serve as 'warning to all art dealers', says Metropolitan Police

this prosecution, using specific Terrorism Act legislation, is the first of its kind and should act as a warning to all art dealers that we can, and will, pursue those who knowingly do business with people identified as funders of terrorist groups.
UK news
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Rebranded Beijing Art Season persevered amid tariff and economic struggles

Rebranding efforts characterize this year's Beijing Art Week, now called Beijing Art Season, featuring multiple major art events.
#tariffs
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

London Gallery Weekend 2025: our critics pick their top shows

Out of 126 galleries taking part across town in central, south, east and west London, 15 are new participants, and of these, 11 are newly established.
Arts
Europe politics
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

'About to throw a wrench in the market': a legal expert's view on upcoming changes to EU import law

Regulation (EU) 2019/880 is set to significantly disrupt the art market, especially affecting transactions involving non-European cultural property.
Marketing tech
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Augmented reality enjoys growing appeal as a tool for the art trade

AR headsets are revolutionizing the art market by enhancing virtual engagement and accessibility for galleries and artists.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

European-American investment company to buy Artnet and take it private

Beowolff Capital Management acquired 65% of Artnet shares to enhance collaboration and profitability, creating a market-leading portfolio.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Top Phillips rainmakers Cheyenne Westphal and Jean-Paul Engelen to leave auction house

The departure of two high-profile executives from Phillips signifies a major shift in the auction industry.
#auction
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Despite record-breaking results for four women artists, Phillips's evening auction in New York sparks few fireworks

fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Despite record-breaking results for four women artists, Phillips's evening auction in New York sparks few fireworks

fromFuncheap
2 months ago

May Art Market at Syzygy (SF)

Syzygy art market promotes local artists and community engagement through in-person events.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Manufacturing "Black Fatigue" in the Art World

The visibility of Black portraiture is cyclical, driven by fleeting institutional interests rather than genuine progress.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Why is the art market turning Gulf-wards?

Luxury goods sales in China dropped significantly in 2024, impacting the art market and shifting focus to new buyers in the Gulf region.
UK news
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

The Waverley rules were designed to protect UK cultural heritage-are they having unintended consequences on the art market?

The Waverley rules aim to protect national treasures, but their effectiveness is questioned as many items still leave the UK.
fromVulture
2 months ago

The World's Thirstiest Art Dealer

Nick Hissom navigates personal drama while redefining his professional image in the art world amid media frenzy.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Bargain Hunt expert admits terror offence after sales to 'Hezbollah financier'

Ojiri's refusal to disclose high-value art sales raises significant concerns about compliance in the art market, especially regarding transactions with suspected terrorists.
UK news
NYC real estate
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Marquee May auctions come at a volatile moment in the wake of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

New York's spring auctions are significantly impacted by political and economic instability, leading to reduced sales.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Buzz in New York's art trade during Frieze week masks uncertainties

The decision to combine Frieze and Tefaf in the same week was a smart choice; it has created a palpable energy that reinforces New York as the art capital.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Tefaf New York: determination in the face of Trump's tariff chaos

Tefaf New York navigates challenges posed by new tariffs affecting the art market amid ongoing uncertainties regarding artwork classification and exemptions.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Could 17th-century Italy provide a useful model for today's challenging art market?

17th-century Italy featured a burgeoning art market driven by ordinary tradesmen, changing traditional art patronage dynamics.
The exhibition 'Beyond the Fringe' reveals art's early commercialisation in Italy and its evolving participant base.
#frieze-new-york
fromARTnews.com
2 months ago

Michael Werner to Open Second New York Gallery with Two-Part Sanya Kantarovsky Show

Michael Werner gallery expands to two venues on Upper East Side amid an art market contraction.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Christie's names new global president

Alex Rotter appointed Christie's global president, continuing his role in 20th- and 21st-century art and developing auction and sales strategies.
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Canada's art market takes a nationalist turn amid trade war with US

Nationalism is influencing the Canadian art market positively, especially for prominent figures like Jean Paul Riopelle.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

End of investment art? Why the bottom of the market flourishing

Despite a 12% overall market decline in 2024, lower-end art sales show growth, indicating a shift in collector behavior.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I didn't know they existed': US exhibition highlights rarely seen Picasso artwork

Hosting a showing of Pablo Picasso's art requires extensive overhead, involving loans from museums and significant costs, making such exhibitions high-stakes undertakings.
Paris food
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Older women artists go it alone as new report reveals how the traditional art world is failing them

According to a new survey of 1,263 female artists, commissioned by the US grant-giving body Anonymous Was A Woman and written by the journalists Charlotte Burns and Julia Halperin, well over half (63%) of respondents say that a lack of museum or institutional backing hinders their career.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

How Hauser & Wirth Took Over N.Y.C.'s Museums This Spring

Hauser & Wirth is currently dominating New York's museum exhibitions with leading contemporary artists, marking a pivotal influence in the art market.
#antiquities
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago

Trump turns on museums and libraries, the art market's 12% fall, Evie Hone and Mainie Jellett-podcast

Federal agencies supporting arts funding are facing elimination under Trump, indicating a significant shift in cultural policy.
Economic instability linked to Trump’s policies is leading to a notable decline in global art sales.
Graphic design
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Want a limited edition artwork tattooed on your skin? Berlin is the place to go

Modern tattooing is evolving as an art form, integrating contemporary artists with innovative ways to sell tattoo designs as artworks.
The Works on Skin project offers a solution for struggling tattoo artists by allowing them to sell limited edition tattoos as fine art.
#gustav-klimt
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Visitor numbers plunge at London art museums as Tate galleries lose 2.7 million in five years

Bernard Donoghue, chief executive of Alva, highlighted the decline and attributed it to the "triumph of the temporary blockbuster exhibitions," signaling a shift in visitor preferences.
London
Paris food
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 months ago

Comment | 'Visiting Americans remain a force at Tefaf Maastricht'

Tefaf Maastricht is significantly influenced by the presence of American museums and their eagerness to acquire art.
US museum confidence is essential for the fine art market, especially post-COVID.
Curators view Tefaf as an irreplaceable opportunity for sourcing high-quality European art.
Arts
Younger generations are transforming the art market by investing on modest budgets, prioritizing enjoyment and support for artists over investment potential.
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fromCreativeApplications.Net
4 months ago

Searching for the Afterparty - Where digital art goes when the cryptoart rave ends

Cryptoart transitioned from a frantic movement driven by speculation to seeking sustainable models post-hype.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

A Loan-Scorned Socialite Reported Her Warhol Stolen. A Tempest Ensued.

In late 2023, socialite Libbie Mugrabi sought a $3 million loan using her valuable art collection as collateral, leading to complications with Art Capital Group.
Arts
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Visionary Artworks Plumb the Mysteries of Creativity

Lincoln Walker's father, a self-taught artist, created over 800 significant artworks that are now gaining recognition.
The discovery of these artworks highlights the untold stories of self-taught artists in American art history.
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