Books A Brief History of the Art Fair, From Its Roots in Medieval Marketplaces to Rudolf Zwirner’s Art Cologne (and Beyond) Read an excerpt from Melanie Gerlis's new book "The Art Fair Story: A Rollercoaster Ride." By Melanie Gerlis, Jan 17, 2022
Analysis A Buyer’s Guide to the Venice Biennale: What Collectors Need to Know About the (Technically) Noncommercial Event We delved into the markets of eight artists representing their countries at the Venice Biennale. Here's a guide to their most sought-after works. By Melanie Gerlis, May 6, 2019
Market The 5 Biggest Myths About the Chinese Art Market—and the Inconvenient Realities That May Give Investors Pause The market for Chinese art is full of eye-popping figures, but the outlook is not as rosy as it seems. By Melanie Gerlis, Oct 16, 2018
Market India’s Art Market Is Poised for Liftoff—But Haven’t We Heard That Before? The backdrop is healthy, but experts agree there are no shortcuts to building meaningful trade. By Melanie Gerlis, Feb 22, 2018