Here’s how 2025 looked from the rostrum, after the dust had settled and the adrenaline finally wore off. Have a look at the ten most expensive artworks sold this year; it’s almost comforting to think the market has quietly returned to post-pandemic form. The top 10...
Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 wrapped up its edition with a confident bravado not seen for many years. When the machinery runs smoothly and the buyers turn out in force, it is an unbeatable combo. This was the second edition under Bridget Finn's direction, and you could...
The Kunstmuseum Basel has reaffirmed the authenticity of what is believed to be Paul Gauguin's final self-portrait, Portrait de l'artiste par lui-même (1903), following months of forensic research, technical analysis, and consultation with international scholars. The...
Marking its 55th edition, Art Basel returned to Messe Basel this June with an ambitious presentation that confirmed its position as the undisputed heavyweight of the international art fair circuit. Spanning from June 17 to 22, with two preview days, the fair drew an...
As Art Basel’s VIP days concluded on Wednesday evening, the 55th edition of the fair—featuring nearly 300 galleries—transitioned smoothly into its public opening. With many top collectors already departing, the early indicators suggest a robust, yet nuanced,...
Doha will join Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris as an Art Basel host city when the fair launches its newest iteration in February 2026. Today's announcement introduces Art Basel Qatar as an unprecedented partnership between Art Basel's parent company, MCH...
New York – In a landmark result for Christie's, the South African artist Marlene Dumas has claimed the auction record for a living female artist. Her 1997 painting, Miss January, achieved $13.6m with fees at Christie's 21st Century Evening Sale. The striking work,...
Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 concluded today, reinforcing the status as Asia’s preeminent art fair while celebrating its dynamic and ever-expanding cultural landscape. This year’s edition brought together 240 leading galleries from 42 countries and territories, drawing an...
Contemporary Art has an energy that pulses and a creativity that collides with culture to ignite something extraordinary. Nowhere is this fusion more electrifying than at the world's premier art fairs. TEFAF Maastricht, Frieze and Art Basel rise above the rest. They...