Art fairs
Art Basel 2006 was the best yet, but clients found inflated prices a concern
Art Basel '06 fair report
"It was the world's most important fair before I came, it is now, and it will continue to be after I've left": Interview with Art Basel director Sam Keller
After his intention to step down from Basel goes public, Sam Keller discusses the fair's evolution, his legacy, and pastures new at the Beyeler Foundation
The 'Young Art Fair' at Liste attracts top art collectors
Despite the scruffiness, business is swift in the fair's 11th year
Volta's success continues with a strong performance on the first day of its second edition
Business is brisk but while the fair’s change of location allowed much needed expansion it leaves collectors hot and bothered
Opening report on Art Basel shows a strong start and an increase in jet-set collectors
Trends from the fair's first day indicate the importance of the European market
$95m sale at Sotheby's ushers in new era of Picasso at Basel
An anonymous Russian collector's investment in Dora Maar au Chat has lead several important works to enter the market
Ena Swansea splits from Gasser & Grunert after exclusion from Art Basel fair selection
The gallery's loss of one of its stars only contributes to their recent bout of poor fortune
Mexico's MACO remains a modest fair but draws major dealers
Exhibitor numbers are up 50%, with a few big names such as Hauser & Wirth
Design Miami/Basel 2006 kicks off in style
The fair makes it clear that contemporary design dictates the taste of the moment
Small fairs around the Armory show attract major collectors
Five satellite fairs keep up the pace
Rising Japanese stars at bargain prices to be found at Geisai
François Pinault was a judge at the vast but inexpensive Geisai fair
Crafts fair relaunched to coincide with Frieze
The Crafts Council will be hosting the yet unnamed crafts fair at Somerset House
Gagosian and PaceWildenstein to show at Maastricht fair
The European Fine Art Fair swells its ranks
The new domesticity in Contemporary art
Focus is on the decorative arts at Art Basel Miami Beach
Director Mel Stuart begins filming his new documentary in Miami fairs
The project may span several episodes, following collectors of all types
SOFA fair, Chicago. Who are the craft collectors?
Many who buy paintings and sculpture are now starting to invest in contemporary decorative arts
French collectors boost sales at FIAC
Billionaire François Pinault bought Chen Zhen and Pistoletto
Top collectors descend on Zoo as the satellite fair opens its doors a day ahead of Frieze
Saatchi and Branson among first to race round fair
Trend for newest art possible takes hold as dealers benefit from coordination with Biennale: Art Basel 2005
Art Basel '05 fair report
Comparing and contrasting art world heavy-weights: Venice Biennale vs. Art Basel
The difference in experiences offered by each of these iconic fairs, and the symbiosis this leads to
Increased Chinese involvement at Art Basel is proof of China's contemporary art market expanding
Influential forces in the Western art world are courting potential Chinese buyers, but this market is far from mature
New strategy for Art Basel includes the selection of thematically linked works by dealers
Curation will be promoted over serendipitous choices by Art Cabinet, a scheme debuting at Art Basel/Miami Beach
My Basel: Michael York sighted at Biennale and Art Basel
The star of 'Cabaret' looks on as his wife, photographer Pat York, steps into the limelight
Vanity Fair photographer Todd Eberle to capture action at European art fairs
Attendees could find themselves in front of too candid a camera
Works in Basel's Art Unlimited parallels that of the Venice Biennale’s Arsenale show
Political video is strong in both, but the variety of art is greater in Basel
Harald Szeemann remembered at Art Basel
At a function in honour of the prolific curator, friend Guido Magnaguagno recounted their time together fondly
The London latest: It’s art, but not as Beck’s intended it
A typo on their beer bottle turns it into an instant collectors’ classic
Seen at ArtBasel: François Pinault
The French billionaire is the new owner of the Palazzo Grassi
ARCO, Madrid: Big crowds, but few buyers
A Frida Kahlo—not for sale—pulled in 180,000 viewers