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High-Flying Charity Auctions Help the Causes the Art World Supports. But Who Do They Actually Benefit?

For artists, at least, charity auctions can be a chance for their markets to soar—or fly too high to the sun.

‘Gmail Art Advisors’ Are a Pestilence on the Market. Luckily, They Are Starting to Melt Away, One by One

Who are these speculative intermediaries who materialize in boom times to make a quick buck? “They appear out of the blue and often vanish into the mist.”

Her Art Was Once Viewed as “Obscene.” Now Martha Edelheit’s Nudes Are Finally Gaining Acclaim After Decades in Obscurity