Art market in ‘mania phase’ and risks bursting of the bubble, report says

Experts expect a ‘severe correction’, particularly in contemporary and American art, after years of spiralling prices and celebrity and luxury obsession

Edith Piaf’s Paris: exploring the Little Sparrow’s city

Paris is celebrating the anniversary of the singer’s birth, on 19 December, with a series of events, but from cafes to cabaret venues, it’s possible to tour the old haunts of her Belleville neighbourhood and beyond all year round

Tristan Tzara exhibition: the man who made Dada

A show in Strasbourg explores the life of the influential 20th century poet, art writer and collector

Are the most expensive paintings ever worth their prices? A definitive ranking

On Monday, Modigliani’s Reclining Nude joined an elite band of artworks that have commanded over $150m at auction or private sale – but are they worth it?

Picture-perfect: Côte d’Azur – straight out of a magical storybook

The enticing South of France has it all. Anything is tolerated as long as you have the money to pay for it or you’re a VIP. Welcome to the epicurean Côte d’Azur – one of the most exclusive stretches of coastline in the world. Just pack your swimsuits – and your status items, of course. … Read more

The Value of Art: a specially curated exhibition on the past and future of collecting

Sotheby’s London announced the opening of a specially curated exhibition “The Value of Art: The Past & Future of Collecting.” The exhibition explores the different factors that come in to play when appraising and collecting works of art, from ideas surrounding the emotional, historical and cultural value in addition to the overt relationship between money … Read more