In a night of records, our Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale soared 30% above its high estimate, led by a new auction record for Liu Dan, the second-highest price for Adam Pendleton, and an ultra-rare Renoir that realized more than double its pre-sale low estimate. More by PHILLIPS...

Adrien Meyer sells the top lot of The Collection of Robert F. and Patricia G Ross Weis, Mark Rothko's No. 31 (Yellow Stripe) for $62.1 million at Christie's. Courtesy of Christie's Images Ltd. Margaret Carrigan . April 21, 2026 Christie’s was top of the heap again, generating $3.5 billion in fine-art auction sales, 10.1 percent more than in 2024, although still 9.8 percent down from 2023. In a year-end earnings report, the house noted that the second half of 2025 saw a 26 per

At a glance: Here is a summary of how to strategically invest in the burgeoning contemporary Thai art market: Market Opportunity: The Thai art market is showing unprecedented growth, with exceptional pieces from emerging artists available at attractive entry points of $5,000 to $50,000 . Identify Key Artists: Focus on artists who demonstrate investment potential through institutional validation (e.g., exhibitions at BACC) and representation by top-tier galleries. Navigate the

Installation view of ALLORA & CALZADILLA’s Graft (Phantom Tree), 2025, 50,000 cast flower sculptures made from recycled polyvinyl chloride, dimensions variable. Commissioned and produced by Pinacoteca Agnelli, Turin. Photo by Sebastiano Pellion di Persano. Courtesy the artists. The Shanghai Biennale has announced the full list of participating artists for its 15th edition, “Does the flower hear the bee?,” which is set to open on November 8. The event will present more than 25

Dubai is set to welcome the Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA), which will be located on the banks of the Dubai Creek, a natural saltwater inlet in the city. Designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando and developed by the Al-Futtaim Group, the curved, five-story structure is inspired by seashells and pearls, and will seemingly float on the water. Comprising galleries, libraries, as well as recreational and cultural spaces, the forthcoming institution will host exhibitions, educational

Online-only sales continue to rise even as prices fall. Sotheby's auctioneer conducting remote sales internationally, including from...

Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 was a mesmerizing affair that left an indelible impression on me. While art was undoubtedly the centerpiece of...

Artnet News - Share This Article ( April 1, 2025) The 2025 edition of Art Basel Hong Kong 2025, and its 240 exhibitors have set sail....

There’s no sugarcoating it—sales were down. by Margaret Carrigan April 1, 2025 This article is part of the Artnet Intelligence Report,...