Art fairs

Art Basel Miami Beach '07 fair report: Edition is strongest yet, despite financial turmoil

Most of the buyers were American private collectors and large-scale installation works were popular

Art Basel Miami Beach '07: Promising sales on Day 1 a reflection of firm market

Concerns about the impact of the tumultuous economy seem unwarranted as buyers crowd Basel

Paris Photo earns stamp of approval as “the Basel of photography”

Weak dollar and strikes in the capital did not deter buyers

Payne and Relph: Artists at Art Basel Miami Beach

The duo have transformed discarded objects, amassed by gallery owner Ash Lange, into profit

Anya Gallaccio: Artists at Art Basel Miami Beach

The artist broadens her palate with a foray into wine making

Design Miami plans global expansion

The fair, now backed by Art Basel’s owners, targets China

Mortgage crisis and resulting stock market plunge be damned—the party isn’t over yet

In 2007 we noted that strong sales at auction and fairs and more money coming from Russia, Indian and Chinese collectors indicated that confidence in art remained strong

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UBS to continue Art Basel sponsorship

In the throes of crisis, bank states that it will not withdraw its agreement to support Art Basel

Royal Academy retrospective brings Baselitz to Frieze

The spotlight placed on Baselitz by the exhibition has induced two dealers to display his work

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London's British Art Fair, this year a smaller yet still sophisticated affair

The 20th edition drew wealthy local collectors, such as the Duchess of Westminster and Tim Rice, but it remains a niche event

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European collectors dominate, Americans in short supply at Art Basel

Strong buying at this year’s fair, but good works are getting harder to find

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