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
This year’s annual gathering of artists in New York covers a great many issues – but environmental art is taking clear precedent
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
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
Art fair founder says western institutions belatedly investing in contemporary art from Africa
Studio Formafantasma are revolutionising the use of timber in a way that will make you see this age-old material in a new light