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The virtual art fair takes its first tentative steps
The coronavirus disrupted this 2020 edition – one that featured a wealth of major works, too.
G is for galuchat
Fairs and shows: how to watch your back
Géricault’s star is on the rise
Market Trends
Stories in a bottle
Perfume bottles recount a wealth of many-hued stories. Here are a few of them.
Fairs
The Armory Show withstands the epidemic
The coronavirus did not get the better of the 26 th edition of the New York art fair, which ran until March 8 on the quays of the Hudson River. Collectors…
Fairs
ARCO Madrid: to the tunes of Latin American music
Sales were slow but steady at the 39 th edition of this refreshing fair focusing on Spain and Latin America.
Fairs
Frieze: a decided niche in Los Angeles.
The second edition of the Californian fair, held from 13 to 16 February in the Paramount Studios, confirmed the considerable potential of the first.…
Glossary
B as in Boulle
Boulle marquetry combines lavish elegance with the most refined materials. The undisputed essence of the French style desired by Louis XIV, this technique…
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Alison Gingeras: a female perspective in Outsider Art
Château de Fléchères: a hint of Italy
The Outsider Art Fair: a very special edition
A Hyacinthe Rigaud revealed
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The Frac Picardie d'Amiens reopens its doors on November 12th
21 October 2020 - 17:29
Rare ‘My Generation’ album by The Who sells for seven times auction estimate
21 October 2020 - 16:28
Chicago non-profit 3Arts announces Next Level/Spare Room Award winners
21 October 2020 - 15:30
King for a day? Man breaks into the Chateau of Versailles
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Fairs
The Outsider Art Fair: a very special edition
American galleries account for over half the participants in the…
Market Trends
THE OBSERVATORY: the rise of urban art
Artprice looked into the urban art market, which has been booming…
Glossary
C for cordovan (gilt leather)
Cordovan or cordwain ("from Cordoba"), also called gilt leather,…
Market Trends
Brexit: wait and see
After almost half a century of living "together", the United Kingdom stopped being part of the European Union on 1 February. London and Brussels have…
Fairs
Zona Maco: a beacon of art in Latin America
The 14 th edition of the Mexican fair took place from 5 to 9 February in the country's capital. Despite a tough economic context, high-quality exhibitors…
Glossary
C as in cameo
The cameo came down through the ages to become a star in the 19 th century. Princes, kings and emperors prized the small luxury objects made of fine…
Fairs
artgenève confirms its status as a fair for connoisseurs
The Geneva art fair founded by Thomas Hug is doing well, with a 2020 edition attesting to a savvy, intimate setup appreciated by exhibitors and public…