10 smaller European Capitals of Culture you may not have heard of
It’s not just major European cities that benefit from the award, many other destinations have received a cultural boost over the 35 years of the project
Art
Luxury art and collectables
Key trends in the art market in the context of wider economic shifts
The US retained its position as the largest art market globally. Millennial collectors were the most active buyers – and spent the most. Female collectors had a higher average level of spending than men. The art market often mirrors the trends and economic developments, experts like Paul Donovan, Chief Economist, UBS Global Wealth … Read more
Greta, crude oil and animal farming: behind a climate-conscious Armory show
This year’s annual gathering of artists in New York covers a great many issues – but environmental art is taking clear precedent
Luxury Investment Index 2020: The most coveted objects of desire
The results of Knight Frank’s unique Luxury Investment Index reveal the most coveted objects of desire in 2019, while the consultancy company’s data partners offer their insights on a selection of asset classes. In the 14th edition of The Wealth Report, Knight Frank identifies and explores the big themes dominating the agenda … Read more
A rare complete set of Beethoven screenprints by Andy Warhol at auction
Complete sets of Warhol’s portraits of Beethoven hardly ever come up for auction and are highly desirable. Sotheby’s announced it will offer a rare complete set of screenprints of the German composer and pianist by American artist Andy Warhol. With 2020 marking the celebration of the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth, Sotheby’s … Read more
Met museum to mark 150th year with time-themed fashion show
New York exhibition will make case for fashion as a time-bending force, says curator