New fair director Sophie Parker's plan to “reward galleries that take risks” was seen in action

The 36 medalists will be honoured at a reception during Art Basel’s Swiss fair

Opening later this week with new leadership, the photography fair is determined to move away from the clichés of supermodels, artful murmurations of birds and majestic beasts

Following the US president’s on-off tariff confusion last month, the fair’s director sought to reassure exhibitors, despite “significant impacts”

Period rooms on the first and second floors are occupied by several first-time participants at this year’s fair

The Belgian collectors tells us about his eclectic choices

Boutique fair, now in its second edition, has taken over two additional spaces in the historical building, with 25 exhibitors and a custom fashion pop-up

Tight timelines for set-up, shipping and deinstallation, plus often extensive travel for staff and clients, make the sector stubbornly unsustainable

A bronze Osiris, a late sculpture by Lee Bontecou and Magritte’s first collage to feature his bowler-hatted man are among the finds at this year’s fair

The entertainment company’s former chief executive has signed a deal reportedly worth $200m to acquire the leading art fair and media brand

Nearly 15,000 visitors attended the fair last week, organisers said

The fair's 12th edition opened with high spirits and swift business in the five-figure price range

The event saw 32 galleries take part to test out Saudi Arabia's growing art market—but organisers maintain it was a non-commercial venture

For its second edition under Frieze’s ownership, the Windy City’s art fair aims to extend its international impact, including deepening ties with Korean galleries

The fair’s programming included events with local institutions and stands devoted to non-profits and collectives

Lower price points and Dubai's enduring status as a tax haven buoyed sales

The new scheme, managed by Art Dubai, will provide up to half the stand costs for galleries to exhibit at major fairs

Long overlooked or stereotyped, African contemporary art is finally receiving global attention, writes Wim Pijbes, former director of the Rijksmuseum

A tight-knit community of patrons and a resilient state economy keep sales strong in Dallas despite macroeconomic headwinds

The Texas fair has a record of resilience, largely shielded from economic dips that affected the US at large, but this year’s edition will be the art market's first major test since President Trump's new tariffs

Art market experts believe fairs might need a radical rethink in order to remain viable

While a 22% VAT rate is a pressing issue for the art trade in Italy, the country is also benefitting from the arrival of wealthy individuals from the UK

There was an uptick in sales of traditional art at last month's Tefaf Maastricht fair

The São Paulo fair is benefiting from renewed interest in art from the Global South, says founder Fernanda Feitosa, thanks in part to Adriano Pedrosa’s 2024 Venice Biennale

The IFPDA Print Fair's crowded preview and the launch of the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair echo recent signals that the medium is increasingly in demand

Shin Min wins MGM's $50,000 award for her portrayal of the “harsh reality” faced by fast food workers in South Korea

While there were fewer US collectors, and Chinese spending remains lower, the increased Southeast Asian presence and an "exponential growth" of Gen Z buyers is notable at this year's edition of the fair

As Art Basel Hong Kong opens, local dealers are staying watchful over the financial impacts of the American trade war

The art adviser and former director at Tomasso gallery takes the reins from Nathan Clements-Gillespie at a pivotal time for Frieze, which is presently being considered for sale

The Chilean fair, about to hold its 15th edition in the country’s capital of Santiago, aims to bridge geographic gaps and foster dialogues across the continent