Collectors
Artoon by Pablo Helguera, Frieze New York 2018, Issue 2
"In order to bring diversity to our all-white male artist stable, we decided to bring in a few other, slightly more affordable, white male artists."
Berlin bans collector from exhibiting art in industrial district
Axel Haubrok is fighting zoning restrictions after buying the former premises of the chauffeur service for top East German officials
Artoon by Pablo Helguera, Frieze New York 2018, Issue 1
"It's a participatory conceptual piece consisting in you giving us lots of money for a commissioned art work and agree not to sue me or the artist should we decide not to deliver it."
Frieze New York pays tribute to the School of Hudson
The maverick art dealer helped to shape New York’s contemporary art scene by finding and supporting some of today's biggest artists
Collector sues Jeff Koons and Gagosian Gallery over years-long delivery delays
Steven Tananbaum has paid $13m for three sculptures over a five-year period but still has not received any of the works
Art collector who perished in Trump Tower blaze remembered as 'expert' in Pop art
Todd Brassner was close with and owned works by Andy Warhol, who made him a portrait
Patrizia Sandretto's passion for photography
Q+A with the Italian collector on the occasion of a new exhibition at her foundation in Turin
Collector's Eye: William Lim
The Hong Kong-based architect tells us what art he's bought and why
Then & Now: "Modern art is destroying itself," warned our first issue
Museums have since devoted sizeable resources
How big is the Picasso 'brand' in China?
Sotheby’s tests the waters with first oil painting at auction in Hong Kong
Ella Fontanals-Cisneros: From Miami to the world
The collector and champion of Latin American art tells us why she is closing her warehouse space and giving works to Spain
Yusaku Maezawa awarded the Order of Arts and Letters by French government
Japanese collector was catapulted into the limelight when he spent $110m on a Basquiat, which is currently on 'world tour'
Tough new scrutiny by district attorney rattles New York antiquities trade
Will New York district attorney’s new unit clean up the antiquities market—or shut it down?
Miami collection of Ella Fontanals-Cisneros bound for Madrid
The Wynwood space will close this year, with some works donated to the Spanish government
Casino mogul and collector Steve Wynn resigns after sexual harassment claims
Billionaire has described the allegations as “preposterous”, but says he cannot continue to be effective in his current role
Kettle's Yard—where Modern art meets pot plants and pebbles—reopens after two-year facelift
House-museum in Cambridge now has “world-class” conditions for future exhibitions, says its director
Former NFL player and Minnesota Supreme Court judge Alan Page tackles racial justice through his family’s art collection
The exhibition is on view during the Super Bowl as the controversy over the Take a Knee movement continues
Robinson collection of African American art and history goes on sale in Boston
Objects range from historical artefacts of the triangle slave trade to a Kara Walker work
Hidden ‘LeWitt’ wall drawing may once again see light of day
Current owner of the collector William Stern’s former home wants to uncover work that was painted over when the Menil Collection sold the property
Billionaire casino owner and collector Steve Wynn accused of pervasive sexual misconduct
A report in the Wall Street Journal, based on statements from dozens of employees, describes a pattern of harassment, but Wynn calls assault allegations “preposterous”
Hobby Lobby surrenders 245 ancient seals to federal authorities
The company still owes more than 1,700 objects as part of a $3m settlement with the US government
From Van Gogh to Richter—what happens when bidders fail to pay up at auction?
Flaky winning bids are knocking the gloss off record-breaking sales
French collector’s offshore sculpture park finally sees the light
Carmignac Foundation will launch a culture hub on the island of Porquerolles near St Tropez this summer
Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros gives 200 works of Latin American contemporary art to six museums
The 90 works given to MoMA take the museum “in a new direction”, says director Glenn Lowry
Flipping, freeports and fakers: the commodification of fine art
Second volume of Georgina Adam’s analysis of the art market looks at the darker side of the trade
Collector's Eye: Mera Rubell
She tells us about being open to young art and why she has pigeons in her museum
Collector's Eye: Ella Fontanals-Cisneros
She tells us about the Barbara Hepworth in her bathroom and her regret at not sitting for Warhol
Merrie Monarch’s collection goes on show at the Queen’s Gallery
Despite the dispersion of his executed father’s vast holdings, Charles II acquired a formidable set of works
Survey says: many US collectors have never had their art appraised or insured
UBS report surveyed 2,475 US-based high-net-worth investors