Art fairs

Anish Kapoor mirror sells at Art Basel

Kapoor speaks of his fascination with reflective surfaces and how they interact with their environment

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New Art Basel director announced today

Although Sam Keller's replacement is soon to be revealed, possible contenders for the role remain the subject of speculation

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Bâlelatina: Latin American art fair based in Basel to expand

The fair's new director announces intention to further represent the diversity of Latin American creatives

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Sales going steady at first Print Basel

Satisfaction was felt among dealers at the fair's opening, where London was well represented

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Cartier steps in to replace Bulgari as Art Basel sponsor

The termination of Bulgari's funding provided the perfect opportunity for Cartier to take up the mantle

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Road trip masterminded by Cedric Christie makes stop at Basel

Each of the twelve motorists have been assigned a vehicle restored by Christie, their route incorporating a series of art fairs

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Murakami to launch art fair Geisai in Basel next year

The Japanese art festival's new edition will be well placed to offer exposure to emerging stars

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Art Chicago comes back from the dead with new ownership and energy

Almost everything about the fair was better—but where were the collectors?

Dealers double as patrons: Design Miami/Basel 2007

The dealer-artist relationship becomes more prominent as galleries strive for individuality, while Jean Prouvé's dominance is undeniable

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Is a Venice Biennale presence the key to Art Basel sales?

Some claim that a good reception at the Biennale ensures an artist's name is stamped in market memory

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Has Art Basel lost out to Venice and Documenta?

European museums are at the fair, but some dealers say that US institutions are less prominent

New Korean buyers responsible for most ostentatious purchases at Design Miami/Basel 2007

As the market becomes more international, Jean Prouvé and the Danish school enjoy a resurgence

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Asia Week, New York: Dealers and auction houses report strong sales

There were new buyers and more collectors from India and China, but the art fairs were quieter events

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Artnet and Art Basel team up to create virtual experience for Miami Beach attendees

The program will be accessible to the public on the last day of the fair

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Art Basel/Miami Beach '06: More international than ever

Most works sold on opening day and buyers came from all continents

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Mark Dion: artist eco-warrior

The environmentally-minded artist has a number of projects in Miami this month

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Art Basel director replaced by triumvirate

The three candidates sharing the responsibility are revealed to be Marc Spiegler, Cay Sophie Rabinowitz and Annette Schönholzer

Buying frenzy at Deitch/Paper store

Only 15 were let in at a time, but that did not seem to prevent pandemonium

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Art Cologne sets up subsidiary fair in Palma de Mallorca

By following Art Basel's example, organisers hope to rival their prosperity

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Fiac bounces back thanks to homegrown collectors

François Pinault, Bernard Arnault and Claude Berri attended, among many others

Art Basel/Miami Beach 2006 sees the breakdown of the binary between functional and ornamental

There has has been talk of an unusually high proportion of sales, particularly of design pieces

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The trouble with art fairs: curators, collectors and dealers are starting to feel fatigued

As the sheer number of annual events continues to grow, fair fatigue has become a common condition

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Allora & Calzadilla: sonic warfare for Moore Space project

The artists have installed a concrete-grey fortification inside the gallery as an anti-war statement

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Frieze: For one week London became the centre of the art world

The annual event in Regent’s Park is a new magnet for artists, collectors and dealers