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Italy Implements Regulations on Company Promising Art Investment Returns

Art galleries are increasingly offering art as an investment opportunity, but the legal landscape is evolving. Recently, the Italian financial regulator, Consob, suspended an offer by Art Invest Srl for

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Beijing’s Art Scene: Increase in Coordination, Decrease in Character

Beijing’s 798 art hub is making bold moves to establish itself as a global art destination. The recent Gallery Weekend Beijing (GWBJ) showcased the city’s international credentials, attracting a diverse

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Germany Reduces Art Sales VAT to 7%

The German government has approved a reduction in value-added tax (VAT) for art sales to a reduced rate of 7%, effective from January 2025. This move addresses a long-standing demand

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London Commercial Gallery Swaps Spaces with Newcastle Non-Profit for One Month: Art Market Update

London commercial gallery Pipeline is partnering with Newcastle non-profit art space Slugtown in a unique cultural exchange program. The initiative aims to promote cross-regional artistic collaborations, with artists from each

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The Armory Show 30th Edition: 235 Galleries and 55 First-Time Exhibitors

The Armory Show, New York’s largest art fair, will be back at the Javits Center in autumn for its 30th edition. The fair will feature over 235 exhibitors from more

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Christie’s Announces Potential Layoffs in Art Market Industry

Christie’s is planning redundancies, as the auction house’s main rival Sotheby’s also prepares for layoffs. According to reports, Christie’s has not begun a collective consultation process, a legal obligation before

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Rare German Medieval Altarpiece Wings to be Auctioned at Sotheby’s after 500 Years in Family Ownership

A pair of large medieval German panels painted by Bartholomäus Zeitblom are set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s Old Master & 19th Century Paintings evening sale in London on 3

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Curator Files Lawsuit Against Robilant + Voena Gallery for Workplace Violations

Art Market Update: Lawsuit Alleges Toxin Workplace Environment at Old Masters Gallery Robilant + Voena A recent lawsuit filed in New York against Edmondo di Robilant and Marco Voena of

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Manhattan art dealers in dispute over client connections

A dispute between contemporary art dealers in Lower Manhattan is resurfacing questions in the commercial art world about client information, intellectual property rights, and non-compete policies. Tensions between the founders

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New Director of Art Basel Aims for ‘Generational Transformation’ with Fresh Vision

Art Basel, the world’s premier art fair, welcomes its new leader, Maike Cruse, for the upcoming 2024 edition. With her background as the director of Gallery Weekend Berlin, she brings

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