As top-tier dealers and collectors continue to flock to Zona Maco, Material Art Fair nurtures a needed mid-level market

Impressionist, Modern and Surrealist art auction last night made £106.8m, 35% down on last year—but with three works sold for over £10m

“No fireworks” at last night's Impressionist, Modern and Surrealist art auction that featured three restituted works

The dealers behind Tennis Elbow in Tribeca aim to subvert traditional artist representation with a more "democratic and transparent approach"

Troubled firm offloads some major works, but vows to continue buying emerging artists’ work

The London gallery sharing initiative feels like a significant step in a healthier direction

Our pick of highlights from this week's fairs and auctions around the world

The work, which was painted live at the event, featured Urdu calligraphy and images of women in hijabs

Huma Bhaba's humanoid sculptures and Hairy Who member Gladys Nilsson—the best new commercial exhibitions this month

The artist’s trademark motifs make his work easily recognisable and desirable—but there is more to this Surrealist than apples and bowler hats

Director Jagdip Jagpal says the fair is proud to remain regional while dealers double down on "Indian taste"

Local dealers plan to forge ahead with exhibitions even if Art Basel decides to cancel this year's edition of the fair in the city

The fair's directors, meanwhile, say postponing or cancelling the fair “is a complex process”

He chronicled the African American experience when white male abstraction ruled. Now record prices for his work are frequently reset

Leaving the EU will make business with its member states more difficult but is likely to offer opportunities further afield, says former MEP Daniel Dalton

The decision follows a similar ruling made last July in which the estate’s counterclaims of non-payment of royalties and unauthorised reproductions were dismissed

Dealers and fair organisers advocate for "freedom of expression" though many worry dissent could prompt retaliation from the government

Galleries lament terms that mean they cannot participate in multiple fairs, even when they have different styles and audiences

What do young collectors want, what do they buy, and, as they become richer, will they add rocket fuel to the art market—or blow it up entirely?

Dominique and Arthur de Villepin say new space will be shaped by their collecting experiences and relationships with artists

Work will be offered without guarantee from the collection of the late Modernist composer Giancinto Scelsi

Christie's also holds its own at an auction of American furniture and folk art

The city's Americana week saw works by 20th century self-taught artists edging out traditional folk art and antiques thanks to a growing celebrity-studded client base

Our pick of the highlights from this week's fairs and auctions

Strong second edition of event, dedicated to Southeast Asian art, narrowly avoided coronavirus panic

Involvement from galleries and auction houses is on the rise as public institutions face dwindling government funds and increased scrutiny over toxic philanthropy

Mid-market galleries take a mixed approach to new law, with some pricing works below the €10,000 threshold to avoid dealing with new client ID requirements

Galleries including Lévy Gorvy, Lisson and Sprüth Magers have expressed their concerns in a letter to the fair organisers

Galleries are displaying different styles and cultures at the Belgian antiques fair this year

We look at the year ahead for galleries, art fairs and auctions, and seek out the big shows in the UK, Europe and the US