Anny Shaw
Anny Shaw is a contributing art market editor at The Art Newspaper and author of Resist: Rebellion, Dissent & Protest in Art
Ai Weiwei cancels two shows in Denmark in protest over new asylum seeker law
Danish parliament has approved plans to allow police to seize cash and valuables from refugees entering the country
Art world heads back to school as Frieze Academy launches
Lectures and courses are designed to further careers of arts professionals
Contemporary art market cools, but Modern sector heats up at Christie’s in 2015
Middle market helps deliver auction house’s second highest results in 250-year history
Bonhams sale aims to redress gender inequality in the art world
Auction is latest in a raft of exhibitions and sales to promote women artists
Lords put pressure on UK government to sign Hague Convention this year
Move could allow cultural heritage experts to set up Blue Shield headquarters in London
More than a third of dealers in London Art Fair survey say rising rents pose biggest threat to UK market
But 85% say market for Modern British and contemporary art will remain as strong or fare better in 2016
Gerhard Richter painting being auctioned by Malekis could topple record
Abstract work is top lot in Sotheby’s London evening sale next month
British construction boss to open new gallery in Ghana
Marwan Zakhem hopes to create a buzz around the burgeoning scene in the West African country with Gallery 1957
Art world commemorates 50th anniversary of Alberto Giacometti’s death
Raft of exhibitions and projects are due to launch this year
Art world hero: artists and curators pay tribute to David Bowie
British musician, artist and actor inspired a generation of artists including Tracey Emin and Dexter Dalwood
Turkey’s crackdown on freedom of expression intensifies
Two leading Turkish artists arrested during peace march, but released days later
Israeli high court says antiquities dealers must document all artefacts online
Antiquities authority hails December ruling as revolutionary
Wildenstein tax evasion and money laundering trial begins
Case could shine spotlight on how some in the art world use trusts and tax havens
New Lithuanian art space to open in 2019
The first museum dedicated to Lithuanian Modern and contemporary art will open in the country’s capital
Artists help refugees build shelters in Calais camp
Anglo-French co-operation to alleviate misery in the Jungle
Ai Weiwei visits Greek island of Lesbos to document the plight of refugees
Chinese artist and activist has been sharing photographs and videos on social media
London’s ICA to stay put in historic Nash House
Director Gregor Muir hopes to revamp spaces
Nancy Spector appointed deputy director and chief curator of Brooklyn Museum
She served at the Guggenheim Museum for almost 30 years, and says she thought she'd never leave
Benjamin Genocchio, editor-in-chief of Artnet News, appointed executive director of Armory Show
A change in date for the New York fair might be on the cards under new directorship
Margaret Thatcher collection snapped up at Christie’s auction
Former prime minister’s belongings attract bidders from 41 countries
Artistic director of Also Known As Africa resigns over decision to cancel
Timothée Chaillou not consulted over postponement of new Paris art fair
Regional UK museums given boost to acquire works by leading contemporary British artists
Contemporary Art Society and Sfumato Foundation launch Great Works scheme to combat London bias
Unusual suspects: New London gallery focuses on lesser-known Modern Italian artists
Angelo Savelli launches solo show programme at M&L Fine Art—the artist’s first exhibition in the UK
Pussy Riot among artists behind new charity building shelters in Calais for refugees
Refugee Response Foundation, founded by artist duo The Connor Brothers, is also due to help with legal and living costs
London’s winter Russian art sales have lukewarm results
Auction totals continue dropping but the number of lots sold go up