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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

The Rumor That LVMH Is Buying Gagosian Just Won’t Die. There May Be Something to It—But Not What You Think

People inquiring about whether the world's largest art gallery is for sale may be asking the wrong question.

Paul Allen’s Collection Is the Most Expensive Ever to Come to Auction—But There’s Even More Where That Came From

The late Microsoft cofounder's art collection is poised to bring in more than $1 billion—but there's at least $500 million worth leftover.

Sculptor Carol Bove Is in High Demand, Now With a Show at Zwirner’s New Gallery in Paris. So Why Aren’t Her Auction Prices Keeping Up?

“She’s one of the most significant and interesting sculptors working today,” says Catherine Craft, who curated Bove's show at the Nasher.