Author: Cillian O'Rourke
UK Government Commits to Streamlining Art Imports Regulations
The UK government is working to streamline customs processes in order to boost the domestic art market and simplify the importing of art and antiques post-Brexit. Arts minister Stephen Parkinson
DetailNicole Berry departs The Armory Show for senior development position at Hammer Museum in Los Angeles
Nicole Berry is stepping down as executive director of The Armory Show after eight years to become the senior director of donor engagement at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.
DetailRare Francis Bacon Portrait to be Auctioned in New York with Estimated Value of $30m-$50m
Francis Bacon’s iconic portrait of his lover George Dyer is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York, with an estimated value of $50m. The painting, titled “Portrait of
DetailWill Dmitry Rybolovlev’s Legal Defeat Benefit the Art Market?
The highly anticipated civil fraud trial between Sotheby’s and Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev concluded after three weeks in a Manhattan district courtroom on 30th January. The jury quickly dismissed all
DetailJames Fuentes embraces downtown roots with new Tribeca headquarters
James Fuentes Gallery, a prominent presence in the contemporary art scene on New York’s Lower East Side, has recently moved to Tribeca. This move signifies the next step for a
DetailHow City Plans to Remain a Leading Global Art Hub
This year is crucial for the Hong Kong art world, with Art Basel and Art Central returning to the city amidst political and economic challenges. Despite a slowdown in art
DetailPatrick Sun’s Philosophy for Art Collection: A Deep Dive
Patrick Sun, a Hong Kong-born art collector, has been a prominent figure in the promotion of queer art in Asia for over 35 years. Through his Sunpride Foundation, he has
DetailArt Basel Hong Kong: Young Buyers Make Their Presence Known
The 11th edition of Art Basel Hong Kong recently opened its doors to a flurry of art enthusiasts and collectors. With 242 galleries from 40 countries and territories participating, the
DetailTop April Art Sales to Watch in the Art Market
Bahman Mohasses, Untitled (Fifi) (1964) Bahman Mohasses, known as the “Persian Picasso”, created this masterpiece during a prolific phase of his artistic career. The painting features a faceless female character
DetailInigo Philbrick, Former Jailed Art Dealer, Released from Prison
Disgraced art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who pleaded guilty to an $86 million fraud and was sentenced to seven years in prison, has been released. Philbrick’s lawyer confirmed his release, stating
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