Art Market
What to see at TEFAF Maastricht 2025
An unusually vibrant early still life by Van Gogh and an outstanding piece of Renaissance maiolica are among the highlights of this year’s edition
Beyond TEFAF – the shows to see in and around Maastricht this month
From Rembrandt in Frankfurt to pictures of puddings in The Hague, there’s plenty to see within touching distance of the fair
Salon du Dessin is still a delight for drawings enthusiasts
The Paris fair dedicated to works on paper is still a real draw for exhibitors and visitors from all over the world
Will the EU’s new import law leave the art market in ruins?
A new regulation on the import of cultural goods into the EU is likely to have unintended consequences for dealers
The complicated splendour of Spanish colonial art
The elaborately decorated art that emerged from Central and South America during the Spanish colonial period is gaining traction in the market
Why Samanid ceramics have caught the eye of collectors
Earthenware from the Central Asian empire is much sought-after, though quality pieces can be found at relatively low prices too
Asia Week New York is more of a cultural hub than ever
While other events are contracting, this New York mainstay remains a force to be reckoned with
Chinese bronzes show their metal on the market
Ancient vessels are still highly prized around the world, but Chinese buyers are the most committed collectors today
What will US tariffs mean for the art market?
As Trump 2.0 makes its presence felt, the art market is feeling nervous about new trade barriers – and reluctant to talk about the subject in public
At BRAFA, surprise encounters are the key to success
Works from diverse periods, schools and places rub shoulders at the long-running Brussels event and help keep things fresh
The collectors raising a glass to early modern German craft
Seventeenth-century German glassware isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but the finest examples can fetch dazzlingly high prices
Where is the art market headed in 2025?
While many in the trade will be glad to see the back of 2024, whether the year ahead will be an improvement is completely up in the air
Is the art world sitting in the lap of luxury?
Fashion houses and other high-end brands are keener on art than ever before, but who really benefits from the relationship?
Pots of gold – the soaring market for Chinese ceramics
Chinese art from the 14th century onwards has long ruled the art market, but prices for work from earlier periods are catching up fast
British abstract painting remains in demand at home
Though its popularity abroad has waned, British art of the 1940s and ’50s is still highly sought after at home
The contemporary artists who have cracked the market for prints
More and more artists are partnering with online platforms to sell limited editions of their work – and it’s paying off handsomely, for now
A new chapter for Asian Art in London
For its 27th edition, the fair is setting up shop in the galleries of London’s auction houses and welcoming a number of new exhibitors
Art Basel Paris gets a second chance to make a first impression
The much-anticipated fair returns to Paris for ‘a second inaugural edition’ with a whole new section and a greater emphasis on public programming
Where are all the young collectors?
The art world is changing fast, but fostering a new generation of young collectors remains a challenge for the market to overcome
Baroque painting from Naples still provides plenty of thrills
Amid a narrowing market for Old Masters, paintings from 17th-century Naples are still holding their own
Italian art is the star of the show in Florence this month
Modern Italian artists rub shoulders with Old Masters including Titian and Bronzino at the Biennale Internazionale dell’Antiquariato in Florence (BIAF)
What lies in store for the French art market?
Despite what is widely regarded as a lucky escape in July’s elections, further challenges may well lie on the horizon
Parcours des Mondes offers a world of opportunity
The Paris event celebrating art from around the world returns this autumn with a new focus on modern and contemporary work
How Indigenous artists are holding their own in the art market
This year’s edition of the Venice Biennale points to and even reinforces the growing interest of collectors
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