Even at a time of fierce competition among international art fairs, the European Fine Art Fair–or TEFAF, as it is commonly called–is generally considered the most prestigious of them all. For a whole week in March each year, more than 200 of the bluest blue-chip art and antiques dealers set up shop in Read More
“The proliferation of fairs is ridiculous,” New York dealer Dominique Lévy, of L&M Arts, says in the latest edition of The Art Newspaper. “They will strangle each other in the end.” Ms. Lévy goes on to argue that the comprehensive services that galleries provide—shipping, framing, insurance, and so forth—will guarantee that they will Read More
At Art Basel Miami Beach, partying was an extreme sport. Mojito-fueled mingling aside, no one was kidding around. The ability to throw a good party in the art world is rewarded with critical-mass attendance, good buzz and increased respect. It’s a competition, just with catering.
With the glitter-dust finally settled, we decided to highlight the folks who Read More
New York-based dealers cleaned up at this year’s Art Basel Miami. Click through for a look at What They Sold and for How Much. >>
A 13-year-old forgery ring busted in France, a ten-year restitution debate resolved, and the 400-year-old mystery of the Medicis’ death solved. This week in art news: It’s about time.
1. Brits Fight for Arts Funding
British art-world heavyweights have begun a letter-writing campaign to the government protesting proposed budget cuts Read More
