International art sales have slumped, the Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report finds — with fears that tariffs will have a seismic impact
As the fair returns to Somerset House for its anniversary edition, the founders reflect on new discoveries — and new patrons
Penalties from UK tax authority come as market prepares for sanctions compliance obligations
Amassed by an obsessive connoisseur dubbed ‘The Traveller’, it is the most valuable collection of its kind to be sold at auction
In recent years, major works have gone to private buyers in Asia — a new exhibition puts the artist’s relationship with the region in the spotlight
Borrowers asked to compensate for decline in collateral by swapping in more expensive artwork or supplying cash
The self-styled ‘photograffeur’ orchestrates public spectacles and is big on social media — so why are his sales relatively low-key?
Despite turbulent times, the repeated mantra through the London salesrooms was that ‘good things will still sell’
As the art and antiques fair returns, we look at the world’s most beautiful book, the future of museum philanthropy and new EU controls on cultural goods
Forgers know how to exploit a business which prefers gentlemen’s agreements to scientific analysis. Authentification requires more rigour
Collectors are enchanted by the ignored and overlooked — but is this trend stealing valuable attention away from younger artists?
He’s the ultimate outsider-insider artist, balancing rebellion with celebrity owners — even if not everyone is a fan
A crop of new players, including Sweden’s Arte Collectum, are branding art as the ultimate alternative asset
Not everyone is celebrating the art world’s pursuit of the crypto nouveau riche
As gallerists and buyers descend on Singapore this week, a younger generation is refashioning art-market tastes
Plus: a new fair for Dallas; Hong Kong gets expert adviser; and five-star ratings for London’s Airbnb pop-up
Anti-apartheid photographer gets his due; steady sales at Art Basel Miami Beach; momentum builds for Miami artist
Commissioner supports local artists while galvanising would-be art patrons
Magritte sets $121mn record; Untitled Art fair to open in Houston; Oliver Cromwell portrait rediscovered
Disgraced art adviser’s collection starts to sell; vast European forgery network uncovered; Monuments Men painting comes to Christie’s; Cyprus gets first art fair
Galleries and institutions aimed to raise the Japanese capital’s profile with a celebration of contemporary art
AI and the art market; the rise of limited editions; a €400,000 boost for Turin museums
Ronald Perelman’s $410mn lawsuit shines a light on the conflicts between collectors and insurers
Lisa Schiff advised wealthy collectors on contemporary works but admitted pocketing their funds intended for purchases
Plus: satellite fairs boost contemporary art; Sotheby’s opens new Paris HQ; Komunuma draws gallerists to suburbs
