Art Market
Was Frieze Seoul worth the hype?
The art fair’s first edition in the South Korean capital raises interesting questions for international dealers
What can Documenta teach the market?
This year’s Documenta is possibly the most challenging edition yet – so why is much of the art market failing to attend?
Around the galleries – the ‘grand exhibition of Italian art’ returns to Florence
The Biennale Internazionale dell’Antiquariato di Firenze remains rooted in tradition – but it welcomes some modern sensibilities this year, too
How early Tuscan Renaissance works made an unexpected return to the market
These once-overlooked pieces are making a comeback – and with few on the market, they’re more collectable than ever
What not to miss at Masterpiece
As the eclectic fair returns to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Apollo picks out four highlights
Parcours des Mondes is back in full force
This year’s event aims to entice a wider range of collectors and exhibitors back to the galleries of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris
Around the galleries – London Art Week takes a musical turn, plus other highlights
The dealers of Mayfair and St James’s have banded together with the Philharmonia Orchestra for a special series of concerts this year
A question of ethics – the market for African and Oceanic art
As museums make promises to return looted works of art, provenance is now of paramount importance in the market
Can the UK art market bounce back?
As the UK falls behind in the global market, Jane Morris considers the route to reclaiming its competitive status
Around the galleries – BRAFA lights up Brussels, plus other highlights
Despite its position in this summer’s packed calendar, the Belgian art fair is confident in its unique offering
Documenta returns to its radical roots
Jakarta-based artists’ collective ruangrupa’s curatorial vision for the 15th edition of the fair puts a spotlight on artists from the global South
Bright young things – the rapid rise of contemporary art’s newest stars
The next generation of contemporary artists may be emerging in the primary market galleries but just how secure is their future?
What to see at TEFAF Maastricht 2022
With 243 participating galleries and dealers, the first summer opening of TEFAF Maastricht promises a diverse offering of art and antiques.
Beyond TEFAF – the shows to see while in Maastricht this month
Besides TEFAF, there is much more to see in Maastricht – Maria Howard selects the shows and fairs to note beyond the walls of the MECC this month
Beyond Rubens – drawings by the lesser-known Flemish masters
Rubens may dominate the field, but there are other names worth seeking out – and plenty of surprises to be found
Around the galleries – Frieze hits New York, plus other highlights
A more local, intimate Frieze returns to the Shed – and Apollo picks out four of the best shows at London Gallery Weekend
What not to miss at TEFAF New York
TEFAF New York returns as a single edition this year, with antiquities, jewellery, design, modern and contemporary art all under one roof
The art world’s problem with Russian money
As the number of global billionaires has ballooned, the art world has become increasingly reliable on questionable funds from Russia and elsewhere
A shiny future for Hispanic silver
Silversmithing has had a turbulent history on the Iberian Peninsula. The market is quiet, but showing new signs of life, says Emma Crichton-Miller
Why the art market is finally taking note of British Surrealism
It isn’t easy to define a made-in-Britain equivalent to the Paris Surrealists, but collectors are increasingly drawn to the uncanny side of British modernism
Sterling efforts – what to make of the London art market’s resurgence?
Recent auction results suggest a return to pre-pandemic levels – but with turmoil engulfing Europe, this raises some difficult questions
Around the galleries – a tour of Geneva’s Old Town, plus other highlights
The convivial event offers visitors the chance to roam the medieval streets of the Swiss capital in search of art ancient and modern
What not to miss at Asia Week New York
Devotional textiles from India and a rare edition of a work by Hiroshige are among the highlights of this year’s event
ARCO Madrid makes the most of having the stage to itself
While most art fairs have been postponed, the Spanish stalwart is celebrating its 40th birthday in style
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