Here’s What It Feels Like to Visit Mexico City’s Dizzying Art Week, Where No One Is Immune From the FOMO

Art Fairs

Here’s What It Feels Like to Visit Mexico City’s Dizzying Art Week, Where No One Is Immune From the FOMO

We went behind the scenes at Zona Maco and its rich array of orbiting events.

By Kimberly Kruge, Feb 14, 2023

Galleries

Superstar Painter Peter Doig Has Parted Ways With His Longtime Gallery Michael Werner After 23 Years

The artist is now working independently.

By Eileen Kinsella, Feb 13, 2023

Art Collectors

What I Buy and Why: Fintech Executive Nick Themelis on His Quest for Emerging Artists and the Keith Haring That Started His Collection

He counts Kehinde Wiley, Cristina BanBan, and Kevin Beasley among the most important artists in his collection.

By Lee Carter, Feb 13, 2023

Art Fairs

Here’s Your Go-To Guide to All the Fairs Taking Place Over Frieze Week in Los Angeles

From Frieze Los Angeles to Felix, here's what to know before you go.

By Artnet News, Feb 13, 2023

Art Fairs

Mexico City’s Zona Maco Fair Showcases an Eclectic Range, From Poignant Photographs to Provocative Textiles

The broad range of art on display proudly bucks aesthetic trends.

By William Van Meter, Feb 10, 2023

Analysis

Expert Report on Documenta 15 Calls Show an ‘Echo Chamber’ for Israel-Related Antisemitism. But Its Authors Defend Artistic Freedom

The 133-page report, which was commissioned by culture minister Claudia Roth, has wide-ranging implications for the future of the show.

By Quynh Tran, Feb 10, 2023

Auctions

A Prized Kandinsky Painting Recently Restituted to the Heirs of a Jewish Collector May Fetch $45 Million at Sotheby’s

The Van Abbemuseum restituted the painting to the heirs.

By Sarah Cascone, Feb 8, 2023

Auctions

Anne Vallayer-Coster Was a Painter for Marie Antoinette—Here are 3 Things to Know About the 18th-Century Artist Smashing Expectations at Auction

The renowned flower painter was the second woman elected to France's Royal Academy.

By Sarah Cascone, Feb 8, 2023

Analysis

LVMH Shelled Out $47 Million to Keep a Caillebotte Masterpiece in France. So Why Are People Complaining?

LVMH is entitled to a major tax break after buying the painting.

By Eileen Kinsella, Feb 7, 2023

Auctions

The Private Equity Firm Behind Bonhams Is Reportedly Exploring a Sale of the Auction House for $1 Billion

In 2022, Bonhams's saw a 27 percent increase in its annual revenue.

By Eileen Kinsella, Feb 7, 2023

Art Fairs

The Co-Founders of the Scrapped Masterpiece London Are Reuniting to Debut a New London Art and Antiques Fair

Thomas Woodham-Smith and Harry Van der Hoorn will introduce the London Summer Art Fair in June.

By Colin Gleadell, Feb 7, 2023

Art Collectors

What I Buy and Why: Hong Kong Collector Patrick Sun on Championing LGBTQ+ Communities in Asia Through Art

Art holds the key to open and honest dialogues, even on difficult topics, the collector said.

By Vivienne Chow, Feb 6, 2023

Auctions

Park West, the Gallery Best Known for Selling Art on Cruise Ships, Wants to Turn the Tide After Years of Legal Battles. Will a New York Outpost Help?

The Manhattan gallery is the fourth brick-and-mortar space the company has opened in recent years.

By Eileen Kinsella, Jan 31, 2023

Auctions

A Keen-Eyed Shopper Paid $700 for a Chandelier in an Antique Store. It Turned Out to Be an Alberto Giacometti Worth Up to $3 Million

The chandelier will soon hit the block at Christie's London.

By Sarah Cascone, Jan 30, 2023

Auctions

Want to Own Marie Antoinette’s Armchair? That and Other Royal Treasures Are Heading to Auction at Sotheby’s Paris This Spring

Proceeds from the live sale will go toward restoring a 17th-century chateau in France.

By Lisa Ferber, Jan 30, 2023