Art dealers
'Like launching a start-up': the modern day growing pains facing commercial galleries
The increasing professionalisation of the commercial art world yields new complexities for dealers
In person: Pilar Ordovas on playing hard to get and striking out on her own
The Spanish-born independent dealer discusses working with Larry Gagosian and why she won't do art fairs
Banksy's former agent quits gallery world citing snobbery and the death of subculture
Steve Lazarides leaves Lazinc in Mayfair to pursue solo projects
Dealer Karsten Schubert—champion of YBAs including Rachel Whiteread and Gary Hume—has died, aged 57
The German-born gallerist and publisher was a key figure in the London art world for more than 30 years
'Olyvia's soirées': adviser launches private selling events in format devised by Adam Chinn
Olyvia Kwok launches series of invitation only events in London and New York offering financing against big-ticket works for collectors looking to circumvent auctions
Dominique Lévy: ‘I just don’t think big is better’
She started off as an apprentice clown and did a stint as a currency trader, but it’s as a dealer in works of art in the vanguard of social change that Dominique Lévy has found her true calling
Conversations with Bacon: Marking Grey Gowrie's 75th birthday with his poem on the artist
Gowrie, a former UK arts minister, art dealer and chair of Sotheby’s and the Arts Council, is also a poet
Eighth edition of PAD London puts collectors in the right mood
Dealers also praise the friendly atmosphere
Flipping art: filthy lucre or a sound business plan?
In 2014 we noted that market speculation can offer rich rewards, but in the long term, it may do collectors more harm than good
‘Poor door’ opens to let in new collectors as galleries reach out to a wider market with souvenirs and branding
From limited-edition works to T-shirts and tote bags, galleries are diversifying to suit the market
Strife within management at Knoedler over selection of new director after Lawrence Rubin's departure
Fights at the top cast doubt on the venerable gallery's future
Collector Eskandar Maleki sues long-time friend and adviser Amir Shariat over profits
Maleki alleges deals were undisclosed, Shariat countersues for malicious falsehood and defamation
What's On in Paris: Nostalgia is back in '94 with Antoni Tàpies and Jean-Pierre Bertrand retrospectives
Also, Meyer Vaisman's grandiose taxidermies and Elaine Strutevant's almost-replicas
Western dealers push for trade sanctions against Iran to be repealed
Galleries and artists see improvement after temporary relaxations were implemented to discourage nuclear proliferation
Global mega-galleries are putting the squeeze on smaller operators
The empire builders are changing the rules
All aboard: from the Biennale to Basel
Artists weigh in on exhibiting at both events in quick succession
Art Basel, the final stop that brings art fair marathon to a close
The fair is one of the final Modern and contemporary events this summer
Dealers spark intrigue at Art Basel 2013 as 20th century masterpieces jostle alongside the contemporary
Art Basel '13 fair report
Air of malaise at Paris fairs
A scheduling clash and an unfriendly tax environment slowed business at most fairs
Californian collectors hit by tax rise
The rates for use tax and sales tax has increased to 7.5%
How a group of dissident artists was almost catapulted to international stardom by a marketing error
The story of Moscow's underground art of the 1970s
Tribal art attracts Modern collectors
A new breed of buyer is crossing over from modern and contemporary art and acquiring the top pieces in every field
“LA is tricky, slippery, invisible”: Interview with dealer Shaun Caley Regen
…but that didn’t stop the contemporary dealer opening Regen Projects’ biggest ever space with a first-class show last month
Obituary for Carla Panicali
Art dealer who forged a successful business in Italy and New York from the 1950s.
Dealers' efforts pay off at Art Basel 2012 as buyers seem unruffled by economic troubles
Art Basel '12 fair report
Specially commissioned chess sets a testament to collectors' faith in Design Miami/Basel
They contributed to more than 100 lights and classic pieces occupying the booths
The final leg of the summer fair marathon
Is there enough time, energy and art for three major events—Frieze New York, ArtHK and Art Basel—in six weeks?
Collectors continue to expect—and find—the best at the 43rd edition of Art Basel
Dealers upbeat as first waves of visitors to the fair put any economic worries aside
Interview with dealer Sean Kelly: Marina Abramovic, art fairs, and expanding off the beaten path
The British-born dealer may be a reluctant power-player, but his new, larger space reflects his place in the pecking order