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Henri Chwast’s personal collection of 1920s design pieces is about to come up for auction
A series of illuminating exhibitions feature objects from every continent, from rare tribal pieces to a carved neolithic stone unearthed in Scotland
Attitudes to British art are changing, with classic works displayed — and sold — next to contemporary favourites
São Paulo art fair shows how designers have adapted modernism by adding curved lines, spirited colours and natural materials
Two specialist fairs gather works on paper that span four centuries and a surprising range of media
Incorporating conceptual approaches and new media, the practice has attracted artists with different approaches and interpretations
On its tenth edition, the event has expanded to include modern and contemporary works
Three museum-quality paintings are up for auction, but can museums afford them?
At his inaugural commercial show in Europe, the contemporary Chinese artist talks about pushing traditional boundaries
Museum-grade pieces can be bought for a fraction of the price of contemporary works
Cosmoscow founder talks about attempts to build a Russian contemporary market
Artworks collected by English milords and the Italianate houses their travels inspired are attracting visitors from around the globe
A landmark sale in London showcased works by indigenous Australians and their influence across the world
Old Master and Colonial paintings gain new following
Postwar art from Milan, Turin and Rome is flooding the market and prices are soaring. But why the sudden craze?
This year’s highlights include an Igbo shrine figure, Klimt drawings and Plains Indian art
You will still find 18th-century opulence but global jewellery brands trump ‘le grand goût’ at the art and antiques fair
The sweeping sequence of the 33 new rooms shows a reinterpretation of this peerless collection
Auction houses react to the rising trend of buyers seeking one-of-a-kind works of decorative arts and sculpture
Market enjoys a rare harvest with works from Botticelli to Rubens appearing at auction houses
Kurlyandsky’s radical new opera could more accurately be described as sound-and-art installation and performance piece
After 50 years of buying decorative arts, the collector is dispersing more than 1,000 pieces – and he has chosen an unusual route
The veteran London art dealer says his new venture in Mayfair is guided by ‘how the market is moving’
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