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Art Collectors

Mar 20

5 Young Collectors on Where They Shop For Art, From Instagram to Paddle8

According to these five collectors, it doesn’t take millions to amass an impressive portfolio of artwork, but it definitely helps.
By Zachary Weiss
Yusaku Maezawa.
May 19

The Real Reason Japanese Collector Yusaku Maezawa Is Crushing the Auction Scene

The e-commerce billionaire has broken auction records—again—for throwing down $110.5M on a Basquiat painting at Sotheby's.
By Alanna Martinez
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 17: A naked statue of Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump titled "The Emperor Has No Balls" is on exhibition at Julien's Auctions Gallery on October 17, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.
Oct 24

Naked Donald Trump Art Sells for $22K, James Franco Directs Film for Sotheby’s

The x-rated sculpture sold at Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles on Saturday for more than double its initial estimate.
By Alanna Martinez
Donald Trump, clearly already as master of romancing the microphone.
Oct 21

Donald Trump’s Handwriting Is Now a Free Font, Taylor Swift Museum Show Heads to NY

By Alanna Martinez
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - DECEMBER 14: A ferry is seen on route to the Asian side on December 14, 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul in Turkey's northwest is the only city on earth spanning two continents. The Bosphorus, a small stretch of water divides Europe from Asia. Istanbul's world famous ferries are one of the most popular ways to get around the city, it is estimated that more than 300,000 people take the ferry to work each day.
Oct 5

Turkey Leaves EU Cultural Fund, Paris Opens Street Art Museum

By Alanna Martinez
David Bowie by Mick Rock.
Jul 14

David Bowie’s Art Collection Revealed, Ai Weiwei Exhibits Refugee Life Vests

By Alanna Martinez
William Eggleston, Memphis.
Jun 3

William Eggleston Leaves Gogo for Zwirner, FBI Recovers Thousands of Artworks

By Alanna Martinez
Yusaku Maezawa was revealed to be the buyer of Basquiat's untitled painting, as well as the winning bidder of four other top lots on May 10.
May 17

Japanese Billionaire Who Dropped $98M on Art in Two Days Explains Why He Did It

By Alanna Martinez
Snøhetta's new SFMOMA expansion in the SOMA district.
May 16

Can a Giant New Museum Make San Francisco an Art Capital?

By Alanna Martinez
An untitled painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat broke the artist's world auction record, selling for $57.3 million at Christie's on May 10.
May 11

$57M Basquiat Breaks Auction Record at Christie’s

By Alanna Martinez
Looted Art
May 4

How Not to Buy Stolen, Looted or Forged Art

By Noah Charney
Leonard Lauder.
Apr 6

Whitney Names Building for Leonard Lauder, Lost Caravaggio Allegedly Found—and More

By Alanna Martinez
Illustration by Job Krause.
Apr 1

When Your Art Bleeds You Dry

By Daniel Grant
Bill Cosby.
Mar 28

Bill Cosby Exhibit Under Fire, Silicon Valley’s 1960s-Inspired Offices—and More

By Alanna Martinez
Home installation of Cutting In by Christopher Smith.
Mar 25

Your Guide to Art That ‘Plugs In’

By Alanna Martinez
Ed Hardy signs copies of his new book "Wear Your Dreams" at Book Soup on June 25, 2013 in West Hollywood, California.
Mar 6

There’s More to Ed Hardy Than T-Shirts

By Alanna Martinez
People visit the first day of the TEFAF art fair on March 13, 2015 in Maastricht, the Netherlands. From 13 to 22 March the fair will present ten thousands works of art and antique to collectors, traders and curators.
Mar 4

8 Can’t-Miss Art Fairs Around the World This Spring

By Alanna Martinez
Greg Miller and Michael Wiener with (L to R) Jetson, Mukti and Frisbee in their living room with Carroll Dunham, Next bathers, four (wash), (2012) and Amy Sillman, Regarding Saturna, (2005).
Mar 3

At Home With Art Collectors Greg Miller and Michael Wiener

By Alanna Martinez
Mary Mugrabi, Merce Cunningham, Jose Mugrabi== Preview Celebration For Chuck Close: Recent Paintings== PaceWildenstein, NYC== May 9, 2005== ==
Mar 2

Christie’s Sues Jose Mugrabi, Rijksmuseum Director Departs—and More

By Alanna Martinez
Artist Yoko Ono poses for pictures during the opening of "Yoko Ono: Land of Hope" at the Museo Memoria y Tolerance in February in Mexico City.
Feb 26

Yoko Ono Reveals ’25 Things’ About Her Life, Artist to Bury a Boeing Jet—and More

By Alanna Martinez
Actor Keanu Reeves attends Summit Entertainment's premiere of John Wick at the ArcLight Hollywood in 2014.
Feb 24

Keanu Reeves Releases Art Book, B&H Workers Vote to Unionize—and More

By Alanna Martinez
O.J. Simpson defense attorney Alan Dershowitz (standing) pictured during the famous murder trial.
Feb 19

Alan Dershowitz to Sell Art Collection, Ken Griffin Pays $500M for Pollock—and More

By Alanna Martinez
The co-founders of The Clarion List, Jessica Paindiris and Gaia Banovich
Feb 1

Yelp for the Art World…What Could Go Wrong?

By Amanda Manning
The Little Haiti neighborhood in Miami, Florida. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
Nov 24

Miami’s Next Art Neighborhood, Venice Biennale Attendance Tally, and More

By Alanna Martinez
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