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The museum opens 20 October
Russian gallery directors handcuffed by police, but case dropped
In 2007 we noted that strong sales at auction and fairs and more money coming from Russia, Indian and Chinese collectors indicated that confidence in art remained strong
Collectors and dealers praise the quality of art on offer
François Pinault, Bernard Arnault and Claude Berri attended, among many others
The fair makes it clear that contemporary design dictates the taste of the moment
Billionaire François Pinault bought Chen Zhen and Pistoletto
Foreign collectors deserted the fair and the French only buy their own artists
The ailing fair has brought in radical new measures including a party with the President at the Elysée Palace to encourage collectors and improve the standard of exhibitors
Art Basel's status as the leading art fair remains in tact; whilst plans are made to include a video forum and a space for young galleries