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Treaty seeks to protect cultural property at time of war
Treaty seeks to protect cultural property at time of war
This year’s São Paulo Bienal shows almost no art: is this a conceptual choice or just lack of funding?
This year’s São Paulo Bienal shows almost no art: is this a conceptual choice or just lack of funding?
Lawsuit throws doubt on destiny of prized Mexican art
Lawsuit throws doubt on destiny of prized Mexican art
Chapman Kelley wildflower sculpture fails originality test
Chapman Kelley wildflower sculpture fails originality test
Barbara Follett used Bauhaus colour theory in New Labour makeover
Barbara Follett used Bauhaus colour theory in New Labour makeover
Both sides claim the other damaged historic buildings
Both sides claim the other damaged historic buildings
Philanthropist’s former foundations and descendant fight on over Unicef bequest
Philanthropist’s former foundations and descendant fight on over Unicef bequest
For the first time in history, the Grand Canal and St Mark’s Square are carrying huge advertisements and the agencies are cashing in
For the first time in history, the Grand Canal and St Mark’s Square are carrying huge advertisements and the agencies are cashing in
Sotheby’s borrows $250m, Christie’s reduces credit terms, and Phillips negotiates firm’s takeover by Russians
Sotheby’s borrows $250m, Christie’s reduces credit terms, and Phillips negotiates firm’s takeover by Russians
Market
But buyers bide their time as financial crisis undermines the contemporary art market
But buyers bide their time as financial crisis undermines the contemporary art market
Market falls away in three weeks after record-setting Phillips sale
Market falls away in three weeks after record-setting Phillips sale
Lyon & Turnbull sale overtaken by authentication dispute
Lyon & Turnbull sale overtaken by authentication dispute
Important pieces fail to sell
Important pieces fail to sell
“Speculation” in Indonesian art picks up some of the slack
“Speculation” in Indonesian art picks up some of the slack
National Museum says direct link to explorer “unlikely”
National Museum says direct link to explorer “unlikely”
US?museums can compete for the best in an affordable market sector
US?museums can compete for the best in an affordable market sector
Allegations of “fake” antiques further undermine confidence at New York fairs
Allegations of “fake” antiques further undermine confidence at New York fairs
Record prices achieved despite disastrous economic backdrop
Record prices achieved despite disastrous economic backdrop
Russian gallery directors handcuffed by police, but case dropped
Russian gallery directors handcuffed by police, but case dropped
Auction houses and art fairs put on a brave face, but cannot hide a steep decline in sales growth after the recent boom years
Auction houses and art fairs put on a brave face, but cannot hide a steep decline in sales growth after the recent boom years
Over 50% lots unsold; Fatimid ewer fails to generate interest outside UK
Over 50% lots unsold; Fatimid ewer fails to generate interest outside UK
For the first time in 12 years, prices come down as auctions move into the slow lane By Roger Bevan
For the first time in 12 years, prices come down as auctions move into the slow lane By Roger Bevan
Planning hold-up blamed for delay
Planning hold-up blamed for delay
Perrotin also has plans to coordinate new works backed by other galleries
Perrotin also has plans to coordinate new works backed by other galleries
Books
Courting the likes of Raphael, Titian and Castiglione, rulers’ wives were clearly the trendsetters
Courting the likes of Raphael, Titian and Castiglione, rulers’ wives were clearly the trendsetters
Socio-political structures are pleasingly highlighted in this coherent study, but statistics and material information are lacking
Socio-political structures are pleasingly highlighted in this coherent study, but statistics and material information are lacking
French furniture and bronzes at the Getty Museum
French furniture and bronzes at the Getty Museum
This book—flawed though it is—is essential reading for any study of the history of British design and manufacture
This book—flawed though it is—is essential reading for any study of the history of British design and manufacture
A clutch of books and two international exhibitions explore the famous ancient city, its culture and art
A clutch of books and two international exhibitions explore the famous ancient city, its culture and art
A book that catalogues all the paintings and painters mentioned in Proust’s novel is inspired, but misses the point
A book that catalogues all the paintings and painters mentioned in Proust’s novel is inspired, but misses the point
The reminiscences of the late Marcia Tucker, New York radical
The reminiscences of the late Marcia Tucker, New York radical
A multidisciplinary academic study examines the city as the centre of early medieval Christianity
A multidisciplinary academic study examines the city as the centre of early medieval Christianity
Comment
The current law is unfair to artists, hurts museums and libraries and results in fewer donations
The current law is unfair to artists, hurts museums and libraries and results in fewer donations
After all, art history is rarely made in the auction rooms
After all, art history is rarely made in the auction rooms
Conservation
Mediators dismiss reports that crumbling Ethiopian monastery is a threat
Mediators dismiss reports that crumbling Ethiopian monastery is a threat
Features
Richard Serra on why the moving body is so important to him and on using steel as a material in its own right
Richard Serra on why the moving body is so important to him and on using steel as a material in its own right
The British sculptor has resurrected the choir of a Bourbourg church with an array of specially-made works By Laura Gascoigne
The British sculptor has resurrected the choir of a Bourbourg church with an array of specially-made works By Laura Gascoigne
While the art world celebrates Palladio’s quincentenary, no-one is pointing out that his famous villas and the sublime countryside around them have been wrecked by hideous urban sprawl
While the art world celebrates Palladio’s quincentenary, no-one is pointing out that his famous villas and the sublime countryside around them have been wrecked by hideous urban sprawl
The enigmatic and provocative master’s centenary has been celebrated in Italy, Japan, the United States and Switzerland, By Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz
The enigmatic and provocative master’s centenary has been celebrated in Italy, Japan, the United States and Switzerland, By Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz
In search of the oligarchs, their art and what drives them to collect
In search of the oligarchs, their art and what drives them to collect
Taylor-Wood’s quiet night out with the Pet Shop Boys
Taylor-Wood’s quiet night out with the Pet Shop Boys
Never mind Abu Dhabi, welcome to the Lower East Side
Never mind Abu Dhabi, welcome to the Lower East Side
Museums
The new space will “not be a Paris clone”
The new space will “not be a Paris clone”
The curator “didn’t intend to create a stink”, but wanted to distance himself from the expectations of the art establishment
The curator “didn’t intend to create a stink”, but wanted to distance himself from the expectations of the art establishment
Museums are nervous about the impact of the charges
Museums are nervous about the impact of the charges
Museum takes over home of Rooseum
Museum takes over home of Rooseum
British Museum, Victoria & Albert and British Library face claims
British Museum, Victoria & Albert and British Library face claims
Exclusive interview with the head of the national gallery
Exclusive interview with the head of the national gallery
Museum says collector has pledged to donate 30 works
Museum says collector has pledged to donate 30 works
First Duchamp show in Latin America
First Duchamp show in Latin America
Archives reveal the events behind director Norman Reid’s decision to accept only nine of the artist’s pictures
Archives reveal the events behind director Norman Reid’s decision to accept only nine of the artist’s pictures
Sotheby’s was keen to secure consignment
Sotheby’s was keen to secure consignment
The Art Gallery of Ontario reopens with first major Canadian building by Toronto-born star Frank Gehry
The Art Gallery of Ontario reopens with first major Canadian building by Toronto-born star Frank Gehry
Museum curator resigns over claims of censorship
Museum curator resigns over claims of censorship
Sotheby’s was keen to secure consignment
Sotheby’s was keen to secure consignment
Strives to break restitution “logjam”
Strives to break restitution “logjam”
Works by John Singer Sargent and David Wilkie are among the finds
Works by John Singer Sargent and David Wilkie are among the finds
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