Desire and Betrayal in 1990s London Art World: A Novelistic Cocktail

The paperback edition of Kingsley Amis’s novel Lucky Jim received high praise from a review by William Somerset Maugham. However, the realities of the protagonists in Peter Carty’s novel Art

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800 Years of Art and Money: A Historic Perspective

The tensions between art and money have been ongoing for centuries, as demonstrated by the exhibition “Medieval Money, Merchants and Morality” at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York.

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Adjustments welcomed at TEFAF Maastricht: A Look at the Art Market

The European Fine Art Fair (Tefaf) in Maastricht is a prestigious event that showcases 7,000 years of art history. The 37th edition of the fair featured a new Focus section,

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Global art market value dropped by 4% in 2023 due to ‘inflation and wars’, Art Basel/UBS report reveals

The global art market saw a 4% decline in 2023, totaling $65 billion, according to the latest Global Art Market Report by UBS/Art Basel. The contraction was mainly attributed to

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How to Stop Sleeper Hunters: Ending Predatory Practices in the Art Market

When a valuable artwork is sold for far less than its true value, the original owner should be compensated in future sales. The art market thrives on the discovery of

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How Keith Piper Addressed Tate Britain’s Controversial Whistler Mural

This week, Tate Britain unveiled a new work by artist Keith Piper in response to the racist imagery in Rex Whistler’s murals. The Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report

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Unlocking Value Enhancement: Proven Strategies for Art Collectors to Elevate Their Collections

Art Collecting is not just about acquiring pieces that resonate aesthetically; it’s also an investment strategy that can appreciate in value over time. For collectors looking to enhance the value

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Art Trade Figures Raise Concerns Over New EU Import Licensing Regulations

A group of art dealers and organizations are rallying against a new EU regulation set to take effect in June 2025 that will impose stricter controls on the importation of

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The Art Market: Léonce Rosenberg’s Struggle as both Salesman and Modern Art Champion

Léonce Rosenberg, an influential Jewish-French art dealer, faced challenges within the art market during the interwar period. Despite changing circumstances, his gallery, L’Effort Moderne, showcased a diverse range of artists

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Is the art market turning a blind eye to global crises?

The year 2024 is shaping up to be a significant year for global elections, with more than 70 countries holding polls. However, with less than 8% of the world’s population

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