Art fairs
New art fair for China: Art Chengdu to launch next year in thriving southwestern metropolis
City’s booming economy and solid art infrastructure give the event a competitive edge
Untitled San Francisco trades venues for second edition
The Miami-originating fair will move to the Palace of Fine Arts in 2018
Object lessons: a sculptural horse honouring the Tōhoku disaster by Deborah Butterfield and a still life by E. Charlton Fortune
Our pick of highlights from upcoming fairs and auctions
Galleries and programme confirmed for ninth Abu Dhabi Art fair
New curated section organised by Omar Kholeif aims to bring new works to Middle Eastern audiences
Design dealers are back in the Fiac fold
The established Modern and contemporary Parisian fair revives a section last seen in 2009
Nanne Dekking named chair of The European Fine Art Foundation
The former Sotheby's executive takes over from Willem van Roijen and will be based in New York
Contemporary art ushers in visitors to Masterpiece
Art fair is attracting a younger crowd with its glamorous but collegial approach
Fontana’s rarely-seen Fine di Dio series comes to light at Art Basel
Research led by Tornabuoni Art reveals new art historical facts, including why the title proved problematic
In pictures: new art across old Basel
From lost keys to lustful claymation, curator Samuel Leuenberger introduces six highlights from Art Basel's Parcours sector
Tracey Emin and Lehmann Maupin no longer in bed
Artist and gallery part ways after two decades
Sotheby’s launches $250,000 prize for museums to break new ground
The jury panel, chaired by Allan Schwartzman, includes institutional heavyweights Nicholas Serota and Donna De Salvo
Don’t just stand there, take part
Artists at Frieze New York tackle issues of mortality, agency and trust—and their works require fairgoers to join in
Flooding causes road closure on Randall’s Island
Frieze New York had to stop transporting new visitors before closing because of traffic congestion
There’s no place like home: Frieze New York gets domestic
“Furniture is the new ceramics” at the fair, where a number of stands offer some personal space
Galleries showing historic feminist and politically minded artists win Frieze stand prizes
Simone Subal has a solo show dedicated to the Austrian-born Kiki Kogelnik while PPOW is presenting artists from the 1980s downtown New York scene
New faces at Art Cologne seize Berlin calendar clash opportunity
Gagosian and other newcomers more than fill the shoes of stay-at-home Berlin galleries
Art Brussels courts ‘a sophisticated audience’
Fair aims to appeal to buyers seeking fresh names from the international avant-garde as well as historical discoveries
Art Cologne in advanced negotiations with Berlin's abc fair
A new fair called Art Berlin is scheduled to take place in September
Flagging Brazilian economy puts a damper on sales at SP-Arte
Galleries showing in the São Paulo fair tailored their selections and adjusted prices to meet the slump in demand
Dealers relieved to see Americans at Tefaf Maastricht
It’s too early to tell what the impact of New York editions will be as the majority of serious collectors at the fair are still from Europe
Salon du Dessin bucks the trend of Paris fairs with a boost in attendance and strong sales
More than 13,000 visitors came out to see and buy works on paper at the six-day event
BMW Art Journey shortlist announced
The artists Lin Ke, Julian Charrière and Astha Butail will submit proposals for the Art Basel-backed project
PAD Paris loses its vetting committee after opening of 20th anniversary edition this week
The organisation commissioned to examine the works offered at the fair dropped out citing a lack of professionalism and “disrespect” of the experts’ mission
My Hong Kong: a local's guide to the art scene in the city
Insiders reveal what to see in the city—and where to wind down—during a hectic week
Art Basel in Hong Kong 2017
Our daily edition from Art Basel in Hong Kong, including news, analysis, interviews and live reporting from the fair
Art Dubai 2017
Our daily edition from Art Dubai, including news, analysis, interviews and live reporting from the fair
Economist Rachel Pownall to present online art market report at Tefaf Spring in New York
Her recent survey of art and antiques dealers revealed that 67% expected their online third-party sales to increase
Will American buyers show up to Tefaf Maastricht?
With two new New York editions, and US collectors curtailing international travel for economic and political reasons, some dealers are sceptical—but remain hopeful





























