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Behold a terrible beauty

Artists are responding to a decade of global conflict, but will their work find favour with collectors?

Published online: 14 June 2013

 
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Why some pictures go for more than others

All other things being equal, a grouse sells for more than a duck, roses beat lupins and everyone loves a pretty woman

Published online: 14 June 2013

The great ‘whether to separate’ debate

Galleries are increasingly splitting their sales and curatorial teams. Some, however, are sceptical

Published online: 13 June 2013

Importance of being abstract

Abstract art dominates the fair as collectors seek less flashy works and artists begin to update the form

Published online: 12 June 2013

Put your feminist foot forward

There are plenty of pieces to be found at Art Basel by older female artists, whose work is increasingly valued

Published online: 12 June 2013

Chinese ink makes a big splash

Contemporary artists are breathing new life into an old art form

Published online: 25 May 2013

A dog is for life, not just Christmas

Santa will be bringing a few presents for pooches this year. The luckiest might wake up to find an architect/designer-designed home at the...

The best of 2011

It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? Ai Weiwei was arrested, the September 11 Memorial opened in New York, a massive forgery ring was...

Paul Smith on trend with Mr Moore

Art and fashion, always cosy bedfellows, snuggle up once more with the news that UK designer Paul Smith has teamed up with the...