Economics

German galleries block VAT increase

The German federal association of galleries and dealers (Bundesverband Deutscher Galerien und Kunsthändler—BDGV) has, for the moment, won a major battle to keep VAT rates down on the purchase of... MORE

Published online: 15 May 2013

 
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Published online: 15 May 2013

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Published online: 11 May 2013

Starry night for Tate in New York

Celebrity friends help museum fundraise in style

Published online: 11 May 2013

Norwegian government steps in on Munch Museum row

Funding is contingent on local politicians settling their differences

Published online: 06 May 2013

London South Bank plans threaten Unesco World Heritage Site status

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Published online: 26 April 2013

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As the art world descends on Art Basel Miami Beach, we ask leading market experts about how art compares with other asset classes, while art advisers give their views on what to buy.