Fairs
The past is present at Frieze New York
Fair “opens the door” to more historical work but maintains its commitment to contemporary
Sophie Calle's secrets, Kapoor's take on Trump and other New York gossip
Kaari Upson: unfinished artist
Upson, whose first solo show in New York has just opened at the New Museum, tells us about the constantly evolving nature of her work
Satellite dish: what to see at fairs outside the Frieze New York tent
In addition to the main fair, a number of other events offer a range of events, exhibitions and enticements across the city. Here are some things to look out for this year.
The best shows in town during Frieze New York
Our pick of the top exhibitions around the city this week
Photo London starts to pull the big galleries in
Top names participate for the first time as the ranks of emerging galleries also swell
Tefaf's transplant takes root in New York
Contemporary art and a Surrealist feast are on the menu for second north American outing of Maastricht-based import
Object lessons, May 2017
From a H.G. Wells-inspired print by Moholy-Nagy to a prehistoric Native American birdstone, our top picks of notable sales at auctions and fairs
Frieze New York gets reframed for the post-truth era
Galleries will use fair as a platform for protest and cross-cultural dialogue
Dealers relieved to see Americans at Tefaf Maastricht
It’s too early to tell what the impact of New York editions will be as the majority of serious collectors at the fair are still from Europe
BMW Art Journey shortlist announced
The artists Lin Ke, Julian Charrière and Astha Butail will submit proposals for the Art Basel-backed project
Lion-dancers splash the cash at Hauser & Wirth’s birthday party
PLUS: a mutant sculpture, time travel by tram and more from Art Basel in Hong Kong
Never mind the billionaires—dealers at Art Basel in Hong Kong target the middle market
Galleries try to tempt affluent middle-class Chinese buyers, who are showing an interest in art over luxury goods
In pictures: Encounters at Art Basel in Hong Kong
Curator Alexie Glass-Kantor gives us a tour of the fair's section for large-scale sculptures and installations
Comment: Is expertise at risk at the Victoria and Albert Museum?
The world’s greatest museum of decorative arts has been without a ceramics expert since 2016 and other gaps in knowledge are opening up
Comment: Scholarly research is flourishing but curators’ ability to judge an object’s quality is not
Why museums are falling victim to fakers: expertise is undervalued and in decline
Tefaf New York, take two
A sneak peek at the Spring edition, opening in May, which focuses on Modern and contemporary art
Old Master exhibitions not to miss in 2017
Coming to a museum near you: mentors, medals and monarchs… oh my!
Objects of desire: what dealers are taking to Tefaf
Visitors can expect to see an eclectic mix at Maastricht
How to spot a knackered picture
As collector's flock to Maastricht for Tefaf, here is our guide to recognising a painting's hidden qualities
What do ivory bans, Asia and Google have in common?
They all have an impact on specialist areas. In the run up to Tefaf Maastricht, we asked experts about the latest trends in their respective fields
America celebrates its love affair with Rodin
Museums mark the centenary of the death of the French sculptor, who enjoyed great success with US millionaires
Female Old Masters finally get their day in the sun
Museum exhibitions and acquisitions reveal a renewed interest in the great female artists of the past
Moving Image fair embraces virtual reality
The fair’s co-founder explains why now is the time to look at works that use the nascent technology
Spring awakening? A shake-up for New York’s fairs
The city’s prime time for contemporary art gets a new programme, with an emphasis on discovery and depth
Frieze New York announces artists and historical focus for Frieze Projects
The 2017 programme is about seeing and being seen—just like an art fair, curator Cecilia Alemani says
“Experimentation and bold moves”: Ben Genocchio tells us what to expect from the Armory Show
The fair’s new director hopes to beat significant competition with big plans for the first edition fully under his control
Grand Palais closure means that Fiac, Paris Photo and La Biennale Paris must move out
Dealers hope relocation of fairs will not prove disruptive during historic venue’s refurbishment
New edition of Paris Tableau to open in Brussels next year
Old Masters fair ended in Paris last year but will launch in Belgium instead with 20 international galleries