Smaller art fairs attract serious collectors

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Why smaller fairs are gaining traction with serious collectors For decades, the art market calendar has revolved around the same global names. Art Basel, Frieze, and TEFAF are synonymous with prestige, blue-chip artists, and international headlines. Yet in recent years, a different story has begun to unfold. Smaller, regional, and so-called “emerging” art fairs are […]

When law meets legacy in art restitution

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What collectors need to know about restitution Art can carry stories beyond its brushstrokes. Sometimes those stories are painful. Collectors increasingly need to understand not just the visible history of a work, but the legal and moral narratives behind it. Restitution is such a narrative. It reveals how artworks moved through time and ownership under […]

What major exhibitions reveal about long-term artist value

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How retrospectives shape artist value and legacy A major retrospective is often seen as the pinnacle of an artist’s institutional recognition. Held in world-renowned museums and cultural institutions, these exhibitions reflect decades of work, influence, and evolution. But for collectors, retrospectives are more than cultural events. They are inflexion points.

What to expect from Art Basel 2025 in France

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Art Basel arrives in France: What to expect from the 2025 edition For the first time in its history, Art Basel will open its doors in France. From October 24th to 26th, 2025, the fair will take over the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris, a city long considered one of Europe’s cultural capitals, but only […]

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