Collectors
New brand in town as Basel hits Hong Kong
Slowly but surely, the fair’s newest edition is beginning to make strides
Tokyo collector Kenzo Kuroda opens New York space for contemporary Japanese art
Longhouse Projects wishes to introduce little known Japanese artists to New York - and the world
Manchester collector Frank Cohen and Danish adviser Nicolai Frahm launch a London gallery in a former dairy
After facing a brick wall of bureaucracy in Manchester, the pair looked to the capital to share their collections with the public
Dallas collectors open arts space
The first exhibition will focus on Italian and Japanese art from the 1950s-1970s
Shanghai: City of millionaires is driving China’s museum boom
At least three major art institutions opened last year and a similar number are expected to open in 2013
Connoisseur collectors: A story of ten approaches to acquiring art
From Liechtenstein to Lisbon, these collectors discuss their interests and methods
Peter Olsen to sell version of The Scream to open private Munch museum in Oslo
The collector hopes the sale will pay for the design of his proposed museum, which will be located not far from a building in which Munch used to work
Californian collectors hit by tax rise
The rates for use tax and sales tax has increased to 7.5%
New galleries and keen collectors at Design Miami
The modern and contemporary design fair's profile is rising
Toronto theatre mogul David Mirvish to stage his own shows
Will the Canadian collector showcase his expansive modern art collection?
On the eve of his gallery’s 20th anniversary and its complete reinstallation with paintings, Charles Saatchi answers questions on the record for the first time ever
“I primarily buy art to show it off”
Collector Robbie Antonio sits for 12 portraits (so far)
Kenny Scharf, Marilyn Minter, David LaChapelle and Julian Opie have all painted Antonio, and Takashi Murakami is in his sights
The co-founder of Yahoo is showing part of his Chinese calligraphy collection in San Francisco
Interview with collector Jerry Yang
Eliasson’s ‘sun’ brings energy to isolated Ukrainian city
The new commission is industrial magnate Victor Pinchuk’s gift to the steelworkers of his hometown
Would French tax hike hit Arnault’s Paris museum?
President Hollande plans to implement 75% tax rate on income above €1m a year
Tribal art attracts Modern collectors
A new breed of buyer is crossing over from modern and contemporary art and acquiring the top pieces in every field
Pinault to open new space next to Palazzo Grassi
His third Venetian building will house films, debates and performances
Alvaro Saieh explains his collecting habits and fascination with Old Masters
Inspired by a talk at Christie’s, the collector has amassed 150 works from the 13th to 16th centuries, as well as Modern and contemporary pieces
Oslo collector Martin Schøyen sells 60 manuscripts
He blames Norway’s tax system for his decision
Collector Budi Tek reveals big vision for Shanghai
New Yuz Museum will be located in a 8,000 sq m. building with plans to swiftly expand
French collector Edouard Carmignac plans offshore sculpture park
It will be situated in Porquerolles, near St Tropez, and be funded by the Cermignac Gestion Foundation
Collectors' gift of Hockney and Freud to the Tate honours its director
Mercedes and Ian Stoutzker have conferred an exceedingly generous donation on the gallery
Art Basel hosts few changes, but quality remains
A 'more selective' preview is planned for this year to avoid last year's melee, but many of the same faces have returned
Collector Tony Salamé to build home for contemporary art in Lebanon
He recently added 20 works bought at Frieze NY to his 1,200-strong collection
Collectors continue to expect—and find—the best at the 43rd edition of Art Basel
Dealers upbeat as first waves of visitors to the fair put any economic worries aside
What Chinese collectors are really buying
While ancient art and ceramics remain popular, Contemporary Chinese art is taking off at home, and buyers outside the mainland are slowly looking toward Western art
Ullens makes U-turn to refocus on Asian space
After seeming to grow cool on his Chinese venture, the collector is now staging numerous shows and branching into Indian art
Dealer Gary Tatintsian takes Lew Nussberg to court over fake Malevich drawings after scientific analysis
The case has proved to be colourful, with Tatintsian counter suing Nussberg for at least $62m
Collectors’ initiative for Swiss and French patrons
Members will have opportunities to go on excursions to European art capitals
Two museums promised a third of one of the great collections of modern American art
Which poses the question: will the late Hannelore Schulhof’s heirs sell major works?