For decades, the global art marketplace has been concentrated in established cultural centers such as New York, London, and Hong Kong. Today, however, wealthy Gulf countries are reshaping the map of the international art world, with new...

When Patriarch Nikon made a bold move to harmonize Russian religious art with the broader Byzantine tradition, he could hardly have predicted that the consequences of his decision would go down in history as...

Blue-chip art as people know it today did not always have a smooth and fairytale-like path to global fame. Some examples of extraordinarily expensive, famous artwork had to go through a difficult period of criticism, rejection, and...

The recent introduction of new U.S. import tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on goods from more than 60 trading partners has raised concerns across many industries, including the art market. Collectors, galleries, and...

Not long ago, you would need to buy an airplane ticket to stand in front of a Rembrandt or admire a masterpiece by another world-famous artist. Things have changed dramatically over the past decade, as many leading...

The feeling of having no ideas for art at hand is well-known to every artist. Having a prepared surface with nothing to put on it can feel overwhelming and frustrating. If your mind is a flat gray...