Frieze New York Shines Spotlight on City’s Thriving Art Market

In May, New York’s art world sees a surge in fairs and auctions amid economic uncertainties in the US and ongoing tensions in Gaza. Interest rates rise, leading to cautious

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Incredible Solo Artist Stands Out at Frieze New York

Entering May 2024, the state of the art trade is described as cautious and challenging. Despite the economic uncertainty, a significant number of exhibitors at Frieze New York have chosen

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Six Art Galleries Transforming a School in Upstate New York into a Collective Art Space

A collective of six galleries in Manhattan has purchased an abandoned school building and 22 acres of outdoor space in Hudson, New York, for hosting group exhibitions under the name

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New York Galleries: A Non-Profit Initiative Documenting their Legacies

A new non-profit initiative, the New York Gallery History Project, is creating a digital database of seminal New York gallery exhibitions, allowing free access to a wealth of visual records.

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Top Art Market News: Brooke Lampley Joins Gagosian after Exiting Sotheby’s

Brooke Lampley, a prominent figure in the art world, will be leaving Sotheby’s to join Gagosian as a senior director in New York. During her time at Sotheby’s, Lampley achieved

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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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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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Art Basel Posts Successful First Day of Sales Despite Talk of ‘Doom-Porn’

The 2022 edition of Art Basel sparked talks of an impending market correction among the art trade. Now, two years later, signs of renewal are evident, with Agnes Denes’s “Honoring

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Art Basel’s High-Value Art Sales Reflecting Complex Market Trends

The art market is a complex and nuanced industry that defies simple explanations. Despite the hype around Art Basel’s big transactions, the market remains challenging for sellers. The ongoing market

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Artist Sues Dealer Over Stolen and Damaged Works, Including Queen Elizabeth II Portrait on Canadian Coins

Artist Susanna Blunt, known for her depiction of Queen Elizabeth II on Canadian coins, is suing a local dealer in Vancouver for damages. Blunt’s image of the Queen without her

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