Commercial galleries
Gagosian empire expands to China
Hong Kong will soon be home to a branch of the super-gallery
Interview with Sprüth and Magers: “We didn’t want to become bigger, we wanted to become smaller”
Dealers Monika Sprüth and Philomene Magers discuss the benefits of teamwork and the Berlin art scene
The rise of 'curators' in commercial spaces blurs the lines of the art world, with galleries offering non-selling and historical shows that mimic a museum
“Here’s this unbelievable stage... why make it just about money?”
Court battle fuels calls for less art market secrecy
Lines are drawn between those who favour openness and others who prefer “handshake” culture
New director and location for New York's Knoedler engenders personnel overhaul
Building, staff and some artists on the way out
News from the US: Sue Williams learns big is not best in the current economic climate while Dennis Oppenheim lights up Las Vegas
Meanwhile, Scott Alger puts on a show at a Vaudeville theater
Interview with dealer Andrea Rosen on 20 years in the business: “People are rightfully cautious and focused. I like that”
The pioneer of the resale agreement talks about the recession and what it means for both artists and collectors
Fascination with tree life comes to the fore at Art Basel Miami Beach '09
As stands teem with the wooded and leafy, dealers try to explain the trend at this year's fair
Will Art Basel Miami Beach's enlargement be to dealers' advantage?
A major redesign has increased the space substantially and produced a radically different layout
How to beat the recession: cut costs, slash prices, don’t lie and be creative
During the Great Recession in 2009 we reported that gallerists must act "quickly and brutally" in order to survive
Art Basel celebrates its fortieth birthday
The milestone is marked with nod to all the dealers who have contributed to the event since 1970
Basel satellite fairs beset by management complications in the midst of US dealers shunning Europe
Exhibitors wary of investing in weak market, while community groups oppose Scope tent on public open space
Watercolours by Cholla the painting horse featured at the Venice Biennale
An equivalent was not to be found at Art Basel, which upheld tradition in its biped-only selection
Hauser & Wirth to open in New York
Gallery hopes to buck the downturn with transatlantic expansion
Museums lending to commercial galleries: The debate
Director of the Rose Art Museum examines both sides of the argument
US collectors are driving hard bargains in what has become a buyer’s market
In an economic downturn, collectors are calling the shots
Institutions are increasingly likely to loan works of art to the most powerful private galleries
Public art for private gain?
Speculation in young artists is over, and the smaller dealers will be hurt the most
Auction houses are selling less work by young artists
From Russia with art: meeting London's newest gallerists
Are these women the real deal?
Basel art gallery forced to shut shows as Euro 2008 kicks off
This precaution was taken due to the safety of stock being compromised by influx of football fans
Art Basel Miami Beach 2009 to boast double the exhibition space
Art Basel owners Messe Schweiz are in pole position to take charge of Miami venue
Collector launches website to rate dealers
Helping young collectors to find the right gallery
Plans for Kolkata Museum of Modern Art: India's answer to Tate Modern?
A major new museum to be built in eastern India is being largely supported by commercial galleries and corporate collections
Gagosian goes for Gupta
Indian artist Subodh Gupta is in the mega-gallery's sights
Comment: The problem with privately-funded museums
There is a danger that the conservatism of the museum sector will be challenged by a new generation of board members who feel that “rules are for other people”
Paris Photo earns stamp of approval as “the Basel of photography”
Weak dollar and strikes in the capital did not deter buyers
Rome gallery opening: “Larry Gagosian has always expanded in a recession”
Why is the most successful contemporary art dealer in the world opening a branch in Rome this month?
Three Korean galleries set up in New York: Arario Gallery, Gana Art Gallery, and Tina Kim Fine Art expand across the Pacific
Increasingly fashionable artists tempt western collectors
Art makes a scene in virtual platform Second Life
The online virtual world is becoming one of the best places for artists, curators and dealers to meet