Only 15 were let in at a time, but that did not seem to prevent pandemonium

By following Art Basel's example, organisers hope to rival their prosperity

François Pinault, Bernard Arnault and Claude Berri attended, among many others

There has has been talk of an unusually high proportion of sales, particularly of design pieces

As the sheer number of annual events continues to grow, fair fatigue has become a common condition

From 99¢ to $9,999,999

Russian collectors approach fair with care…

The artists have installed a concrete-grey fortification inside the gallery as an anti-war statement

Prices start at $6 for a face towel

Visitors include Charles Saatchi and Anita Zabludowicz

The annual event in Regent’s Park is a new magnet for artists, collectors and dealers

Art Basel '06 fair report

After his intention to step down from Basel goes public, Sam Keller discusses the fair's evolution, his legacy, and pastures new at the Beyeler Foundation

Despite the scruffiness, business is swift in the fair's 11th year

Business is brisk but while the fair’s change of location allowed much needed expansion it leaves collectors hot and bothered

Trends from the fair's first day indicate the importance of the European market

An anonymous Russian collector's investment in Dora Maar au Chat has lead several important works to enter the market

The gallery's loss of one of its stars only contributes to their recent bout of poor fortune

Exhibitor numbers are up 50%, with a few big names such as Hauser & Wirth

The fair makes it clear that contemporary design dictates the taste of the moment

Five satellite fairs keep up the pace

François Pinault was a judge at the vast but inexpensive Geisai fair

The Crafts Council will be hosting the yet unnamed crafts fair at Somerset House

The European Fine Art Fair swells its ranks

Focus is on the decorative arts at Art Basel Miami Beach

The project may span several episodes, following collectors of all types

Many who buy paintings and sculpture are now starting to invest in contemporary decorative arts

Billionaire François Pinault bought Chen Zhen and Pistoletto

Saatchi and Branson among first to race round fair

Art Basel '05 fair report