How sustainable is the art scene in Dubai?
And does the city really have what it takes to become a global commercial hub?
Dance of the London art dealers
Mayfair and St James’s are still at the centre of London’s art market, but the galleries themselves are constantly on the move
Discover the best drawings at Salon du Dessin 2017
The Parisian fair returns this month to celebrate one of the most instinctive and timeless of mediums
Old Masters, new scandal, as a ‘Parmigianino’ painting is deemed a fake
As New York gears up for its Old Master sales, Sotheby’s has declared a work it sold in 2012 a forgery after tests found modern pigments
Art market predictions for 2017
Leading art market figures and auction house supremos make their predictions for the year ahead
The Old Masters stay fresh in London
The London Old Master sales may not have included any blockbuster paintings, but sales were strong for works fresh to the market
Optimism at Art Basel in Miami Beach
Dealers are optimistic that sales will be strong despite a more muted atmosphere than previous years; plus the latest art market news and comment
New York’s art market holds steady despite political upheaval
A look at the highlights at Sotheby’s and Christie’s – plus a major sale in Stockholm, and the latest from Abu Dhabi
Sotheby’s spreads its wings even further, plus the best of the autumn fairs
Sotheby’s purchases the Mei Moses Art Indices; top sales from TEFAF New York; and early sales at Asian Art in London
Why it’s boom time for the art insurance sector
With more art moving around the world than ever before, art insurance is now a huge business
Bigger and better: TEFAF and FIAC expand their horizons
TEFAF’s expansion into New York has been the talk of the art world. Can it pull it off? Meanwhile, FIAC kicks off in Paris and Christie’s marks 10 years in Dubai
London still leads the way – for now
The rich legacy of Leslie Waddington | Solo booths set the tone | New galleries in London | Adrian Ghenie and Pino Pascali lead at Christie’s | Frans Hals forgery sets tongues wagging
The art you shouldn’t miss at Frieze Masters this year
Highlights of this year’s fair, from modernist photographs to ancient armour
Fine Art Asia celebrates an exhilarating first decade
The week’s round-up of the top art market stories: Fine Art Asia returns to Hong Kong and Sotheby’s opens in Dubai
London’s art fair season begins – but with a few casualties
A round-up of this week’s top art market stories: LAPADA and START Art Fair return to London, but Multiplied and Art16 are no more
New attributions for Brian Sewell’s Old Master drawings
A round-up of this week’s top art market stories, including new attributions for drawings in Brian Sewell’s collection and changes in Sotheby’s shareholders
Sotheby’s second quarter results suggest shaky art market
Sotheby’s results suggest a shaky market | Sotheby’s second quarter results paint a picture of seasonal inconsistencies, and the difficulty…
What do auction house private sales mean for collectors and the art market?
What lies behind the growth of the auction house private sale, and what are its ramifications for collectors and the wider art market?
Chinese art market rises as the West drops back
Plus: Old Masters of the Old Masters on the move | Beatrix Potter at 150 | The Leslie Waddington Collection
How is London’s art market faring after the Brexit vote?
It’s been a turbulent week, but the mood at London’s auction houses and art fairs is cautiously optimistic
Toned down and grown up: highlights from this year’s Masterpiece London
In six years, the fair has shaken off its early reputation for extravagance, but the works on show are as eclectic and enjoyable as ever
Art Basel takes a historical turn
Why artists’ estates were the talk of the fair. Plus collector selfies, the cheapest piece at Basel and medieval books in a contemporary world
Art Basel strives to look beyond the exclusive world of the fair
This year’s edition has a notably political edge, while the Art Basel organisation is working on wider cultural partnerships
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