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Sotheby’s Publishes 2024 Report, Citing $6B Revenues
Sotheby’s has finally revealed that it earned $6 billion in sales in 2024, making it the most successful auction house.
In a press call on Thursday, Sotheby’s announced that it had made a total of $6 billion in sales in 2024. This was…
Indian Court Order Two ‘Offensive’ M.F. Hussain Paintings To Be Seized
A New Delhi court has ordered two paintings by artist M. F. Hussain to be seized after they were accused of ‘hurting religious sentiments’.
The paintings in question depicted the Hindu gods Ganesha and Hanuman surrounded by naked women.…
Joana Vasconcelos brings monumental art to 2025 BRAFA’s Edition
Joana Vasconcelos is the Guest of Honor to 2025 BRAFA Art Fair
Angela Nikolau: Transforming City Skylines into Artistic Statements
In today’s vibrant art scene, Angela Nikolau stands out for her daring and bold approach. Known as the world’s most extreme artist, Angela has transformed rooftopping, a dangerous and spectacular art form, into a canvas for her creative…
Sotheby’s Reveals Linup For Saudi Auction
Sotheby's has revealed the lineup of works up for sale at the upcoming inaugural auction in Saudi Arabia.
Titled "Origins", the two-day evening auction will open on February 8th. It will occur at the historic town of Diriyah, a UNESCO…
BRAFA 2025: Where Art Meets Innovation in a Groundbreaking 70th Edition
From January 26 to February 2, 2025, Brussels will showcase the beating heart of ancient and modern art with the 70th edition of BRAFA, Art Fair at Brussels Expo, featuring more than 130 international galleries.
The presence of prominent…
Two Museums Ravaged As LA Fires Continue Spreading
The devastating fires in Los Angeles continue to cause unimaginable damage to life and property – including two art museums.
Last week, the Bunny Museum at the Altadena was destroyed by the fires. Steve Lubanski, co-owner of the museum,…
What New EU Tax Rules Mean For The Art Market
The new EU tax rules came into effect on January 1st, bringing some crucial impact for art markets in European nations.
Titled “Directive 2022/542”, the new set of rules was first introduced in 2022 and member nations were given a…
The Artistic and Economic Legacy of Ancient Greek Coinage
Imagine ancient Greece, where the introduction of coinage was not merely an economic breakthrough but a profound cultural and artistic transformation. The Greek city-states, thriving on newfound wealth, minted not just coins but also…
The Power of Grain: Ancient Egypt’s Economic and Artistic Legacy
Picture yourself wandering through the golden fields of ancient Egypt, where grain was not merely sustenance but a symbol of wealth and artistry. In this millennia-old civilization, every grain carried a narrative of abundance and control,…